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It is with heavy hearts, the family of Kathy Burley announce her passing at Ed’s House Hospice Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at the age of 42. Kathy passed peacefully surrounded in love by her family. She is the cherished mother of Declan Holmes, Fionn Holmes and Keely Holmes. Beloved daughter of Linda and Jim Burley. Sister of Mathew (Mel) Burley, Craig Burley and awaiting her arrival at Heaven’s Gate, her late sister Jennifer Covert. There is peace in knowing they are once again together. Kathy will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews; Abby, Blair, Tyson, Carter, Devan, Ariel and Owen. She will be greatly missed by her Aunts Shelva (Ken) and Betty (Denis) as well as her cousin Tim Hannigan, as they all spent much time with her. Kathy will be missed by Jonathan Holmes, as well as Thomas Holmes and is predeceased by Gwen Holmes. Her dog Ollie is going to miss her greatly.
Kathy fought a fierce but brief battle with cancer. Her family would like to take a moment to thank all the staff at Ed’s House Hospice as well as Dr. Mulé for all of their care and compassion. As per Kathy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held in the spring at Centreton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.
Linda and family , so very sorry for the passing of Kathy. A heavy heart you must all have. Kathy was a very beautiful woman, and had an incredible smile. Sending love and compassion 😞❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Linda & Jim & Family, Our sincere condolences to read the passing of Kathy, hold memories close to your heart, as I know you will. Sleep quietly Kathy.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. *HUGS* to you all
Kathy, you will be remembered often and fondly and we thank you for your gentle manner, your kindness and humour which brought others much happiness. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Matt and family, we are so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
Jim & Linda, I'm not sure how you are getting through this. There are no words for what all of you are going through again. We wish there was some way that we could remove your pain. There is no question that Kathy and Jenny are together, hopefully that is some what of a comfort. You are in our hearts. We send Love to all of you.
Jim, Linda, Matt & family: We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.
I’m am so sorry to hear this news. Kathy came and walked our dogs for about a year. She was such a blessing. I had no idea of her illness. Thank you so much for everything you did for us Kathy. You will be missed immensely.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Lin and Jim words just don’t cut it sending thoughts and prayers
You have all been through so much. It is so hard to put into words what we would want to say. I offer my condolences at the passing of your beautiful daughter, mother, sister.
Dear Jim, Linda and Your Family. Evor and I extend our sincere condolences to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you journey through your loss of Kathy. May you find peace and comfort in your loving memories. Take care.
Jim, Linda, Matt and Craig We are so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was such a wonderful person. We had so many great times together when we were younger. She was always so much fun to be around, always making everyone laugh with her “one liners”. She will always been in our thoughts. Rest Easy friend Jamie and Andrea Cavanaugh
My condolences go out to the Burley family. RIP
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Linda and Jim, I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. My deepest condolences. Sending much love to you and the family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Uncle Jim, Aunt Linda, and Family...words cannot express how very sad we are for the loss of Kathy. You are in our thoughts and know you are all in our thoughts.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Linda and Jim. I am so sorry to hear of Kathy passing, deepest condolences, keep her memories close at this very sad time . Rest in peace Kathy
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Jim Linda and family. So very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family
Dearest friend, I can’t say words that will alleviate the pain. I know all too well how this feels losing a loved one a mother is no short feat . Your children will have you there as strong as you’ve always been, but the mother that that has raised alone side . She will have to walk beside them unseen, but knowing that she’s with them daily and reminding them of her presence even if unseen the memories and the moments shared with her will console them, and knowing that she is still here, she may not physically be, but she will always be within their hearts and be growing with them daily. My condolences if anything at all you need ! Please , don’t hesitate to reach. We may not be blood family, but you’ve always been my family. I’m sorry for the loss and mostly for your children to bear the loss of their mother is nothing easy and nothing children should ever have to experience. It saddens me to hear this news again may her body rest in peace and her soul walk with her children. God bless Kathy.
Jim and Linda: Linda and I are so very sorry to hear of your daughters passing. Sending our prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Dear Linda, Jim and family, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your daughter Kathy. Thinking of you all with love, Dale Randall
Dear Jim, Linda and family. We are so very sorry to hear about your loss of Kathy. Our most heartfelt condolences.
Dear Linda, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you, and I’m here for you during this incredibly difficult time. With love, Wanita
Jim and Linda, we are so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Our condolences to your whole family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Linda, Jim and Family. Our Deepest Condolences. We are thinking of you and your entire Family in this most difficult time. We wish you comfort and peace now and in the days to come. Take care of yourselves and each other. Fran & Bill Aird
Linda,Jim and Family, Our deepest condolences to you on the loss of Kathy. May your strength and wonderful memories help you through the days ahead. Craig and Dea Hoskin and family
Linda, Jim, Declan, Fionn, Keely & all the family: I am so sorry for your loss. Words are hard to find. Kathy had a "tenacious" personality with a great sense of humor. Back in the day at Grafton Public School, I had the pleasure to teach Kathy in Grade 2. She always spread happiness wherever she went. Thank you, Kathy for sharing Grade 2 with me and leaving me with so many wonderful memories My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Linda, Jim and family, We are so sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing. May your wonderful memories bring you peace.
We are at a loss for words at this sad time. We are all thinking of you & praying for strength & sending Love to help you through this ❤️
Dear Linda and Jim - I send my Deepest condolences, I am so sorry for your loss you’re in my thoughts.
Linda and Jim & family! I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy! My heart goes out to you and your family at this very sorrowful time. So sad!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please take care!❤️🙏
Jim, Linda, Matt, and Craig. I am so shocked and sad to hear of Kathy's passing. She was always a great friend and a joy to be around. It has been a few years since I had seen her, but it was always like no time had passed any time we did catch up. We have all lost a great friend and she will will be greatly missed. The best people always seem to be taken from us way to soon. Thinking of all of you during this tough time.
Our condolences to Jim, Linda and family in the passing of your beautiful Kathy. May the special family memories of happy times together bring you comfort and peace as you cope with unbelievable heartache once more.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Linda and Jim. I was saddened to hear of your daughters passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. 💔
I am deeply saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. I have the fondest memories of her and your family, especially as a dedicated mother to her three wonderful children. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones. Kathy was a wonderful neighbour and community member.
Linda and Jim so sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy
Jim and Linda my heart hurts for you at this time. Kathy was a beautiful person
Jim,Linda and family We are so very sorry to hear about Kathy's passing. I was shocked to hear. Please accept our deepest condolences. The Gill family.
Linda and Jim , and family my heart is aching due to your loss of Kathy, there is really no words to say that will ease your pain . Just know I and my family is thinking of you at this time
Dear Jim and Linda and all of Kathy’s family .. our deepest sympathy to all of you in your very sad loss. We are thinking of you as you go through the days ahead!
Linda , Jim and families I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing . MY heartfelt condolences.to all of you. Susan Davis [ Staples]
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Linda and Jim, Craig and Matt, I am so very saddened to hear of Kathy’s passing. We met at the Michener Institute as students and then were room mates. I spent many weekends at her family home as my family was on the East Coast. I was always welcomed there. We shared many, many laughs through the years. I am so sorry her children and family will be without her. Sending you all strength and love.
My deepest sympathies to Kathy's parents, brothers , nieces , nephews Aunts, uncles and to all her extended family on their great loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Declan, Fionn and Keeley on the great loss of their great mum! May she walk with them and always guide their path.. Sympathies to Jonathan , Thomas and Elizabeth also . May Kathy rest peacefully.
We are so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Sending our sympathy and love to all her family and friends.
Linda and family we are lost on words to say. Please except our deepest condolences. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
Jim, Linda and family We are so sorry to read of your loss. Our most sincere condolences to all. Paul and Debbie
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Jim, Linda and family, we are so very sorry to hear the devastating news of Kathy's passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Jim, Linda and family; Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. At a time like this finding the right words is difficult. Please know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
No words can express the sadness that we feel for your family. Our deepest condolences for your heartbreaking loss. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that she was met with open arms by Jenny. Two amazing women forever in the hearts of so many. Cherish your memories.
Linda, Jim & your entire family. So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Jim Matt and Craig. Our deepest condolences We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Linda, Jim & Family, So sad & sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. My heart goes out to you all. Thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless.
Linda, Jim, Matt, Craig and family… I am so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s death. I remember her well as Centreton neighbours, Grafton Public school days, and baseball. Please know, many people are holding you in their hearts as you navigate your grief once again.
Linda, Jim, Matt, and Craig, I am so sorry for you all. I was in shovk and disbelief when I got the news. Kathy has been a friend for over 30 years. . Bavk in Grafton public school where it all started... I remember joining Brownies together all the way up to girl guides,to watching you play hockey with the girls, having sleepovers at each other's houses that would last all weekend long. I remember listening to collective soul and kearning the Rembrandts had more songs than the friends song. We were up in your room, thinking we were so cool to be hanging out with your sister listening to her music. I remember it was with you where we watched our first scary movie with nudity, and it was alien, and then we had to listen to the gin blossoms new cd. To this day, when I hear the Gin Blossoms I think of us babysitting at Matt's house on Danforth. Remember us making new friends in high school but still sticking with the core group of friends from Grafton. Then we all went on to college and made more memories with new friends. Then life happened in the blink of an eye, and we were going to Jack n Jill's and weddings with our group of friends. Then we all had kids. Again, life happened, and we became busy working parents, still finding time to catch up, Whether it was at the ball diamond, grocery store or farmer's market at your booth ,we always made time for hug anf quivk chat when we saw each other. Always remained friends for all the years. I'm sorry we didn't get that last lunch or drink. You always have and always will be a great friend to us all. You can bet I will raise a glass for you this weekend Cheers, my friend 🧡
Linda, Jim and family. I am shocked and saddened to hear of Kathy’s death. Your family has always been a special part of the community. Please accept my love and sympathy.
Sincere sympathy to the Burley family for the loss of your beloved daughter and sister. As a close friend to Gwen, l attended events at the Holmes house where my path crossed with Kathy many times and shared with Gwen, Thomas, Jonathan and Elizabeth the joy of the arrivals of Declan,Fionn, and Keely. Rest well, Kathy, you leave a beautiful legacy.
Finding the right words to say do not come easy. Know that you are all in my thoughts, and prayers at this difficult time.
Linda and Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for you both and the children. The pain must be immeasurable and my thoughts are with you all. Rhoda
Jim and Linda heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Kathy.
To my dear Linda and family, I am so incredibly sad for you and the loss of your daughter. Please know that I think of you all the time and miss you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With much love, Barb
Dear Linda, Jim and family ~ please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Kathy. Rejoice that she will be met by your beautiful Jennifer. Heartfelt condolence's to all. Veronica, Paul & Asia Campbell
Words cannot express this heartbreaking news. Please know you are all in my thoughts. I am forever going to miss seeing Kathy bringing Keely into the library. She was such a great mother and such a lovely person. Heartfelt condolences from me, Abbey and Eliot. :(
I am sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you guys
Jim,Linda & family. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Gone too soon. Thinking of you.
To all of Kathy,s family I am so sorry for your loss.
Our most heart felt condolences for your loss. Sincerely Tom & Carol Ann
Linda and Jim, my condolences on such a tremendous loss for your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Linda & family. We are so saddened to hear about Kathy’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Linda, Jim and family. With sympathy and love at the loss of Kathy. My deepest condolences. Karen ❤️
Linda, Jim and all of Kathy’s family .. our deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss of Kathy… we are thinking of you as you navigate the days ahead ❤️
Jim,Linda & family Words can’t express the sadness we feel for you on the loss of your daughter. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Ross & Sue
Linda and Jim - Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. My condolences.
Linda and Jim and family. The girls and I are so very sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. There are no words...you raised 2 amazing girls. I am so thankful I got to be a part of there lives.I am sure they are together and watching over us. Love always Grace Lauren and Ashley
Linda Jim and Family. Sending my heart felt condolences to you and yours during this very difficult time !!
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Gone too soon. Thinking of you Linda and your family.
Im am so Lost for words, just know our thoughts are with you, Kathy was such a Lovely person, you have our sincerest condolences. Bev Doug and her friend Emily