Only Sarah and Steve will remeber me but my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. I was shocked by the quick turn of health for Cathy. Cherish each day together.

Steve: laughter and shouts of glee are what I remember about visits to your family. We Melnychuks visited you Plevaks often in Frankford. Fun! Many, many - MANY - years have passed. The bond between your mom and her sister (my mom's mom, Olena Hnatchuk, of Espanola) must have been strong indeed. And yet the bond between husband and wife.... Sorry to hear of your wife's passing, Steve. Condolences and sympathies. peace, Stephania Melnychuk Taylor

Shocked and saddened. The world has lost a great lady. My condolences to all family and friends.

Mrs P i still cannot believe you are gone, you are missed so much. you are a beautiful person. and taught me so many things. this place will never be the same. thanks for the magic teas on nights and all the laughs. you will never be forgotten. love Donna (chicken girl)

My sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

Steve, I’ve not seen you for years – decades, actually – though my family often visited yours in Frankford when I was growing up. I really enjoyed those visits, and looked forward to each one with a great deal of anticipation. Your Mom’s visits to see us in Oshawa were also very much enjoyed. I felt as if my own fairy godmother had come to spend time in our home. She and my Baba – her sister, Olena – were very close to each other, and both remain special to me. You have my sympathy for the loss of your wife, Catherine. Dave Melnychuk

Dear Sarah, Rebecca and Mr. Plevak: Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother and wife. Know that you are in our thoughts at this time and that our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Mary, Mike, Michael, Christian and Thomas

Cathy I will miss you so much. You helped me when I needed it and you always had my back. I will miss those teas that you would make us on nights. You always talked about Steve and the girls. My condolences to them. You were a wonderful nurse. I will miss you. God Bless. Love Margarita Stumpo xo

Oh Cathy! I can't stop crying knowing you left us. I miss you so much. You'll always stay in my heart and thoughts. Love you Cathy! My deepest Condolences to your family. I'm sorry for such a great loss!

Steve, Sarah and Rebecca, I am so saddened to hear about Cathy. My thoughts are with you at this time. Wayne

Steve, Sarah and Rebecca, I am saddened to hear of Cathy's passing just as I was when I heard of her terrible illness. Yesterday afternoon, after I heard the news, I actually decided to do something completely mindless and travelled off to, where else, The Mall. As I walked through I remembered the times we shared there together, and we were there alot! There were memories at every turn. Almost every store has a story attached to it! So many fond memories came back to me. Shopping for gifts for coworkers, having lunch and a few laughs, Christmas shopping for you girls. My how she loved to spoil you! We even bought our Keurigs together at Sears one day! The day I had my meltdown while shopping for a mother's day gift for my mom who had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer... the person I reached out to was Cathy. She dropped everything, came and got me, and we went and had coffee together. She listened, while I cried. She was a good friend!

I will love Cathy forever because she blessed my life and the world, by giving birth to my best friend Sarah,my son's Godmother, whom we love dearly.I remember her as always being so full of love, for her family and anyone that crossed her path. She gave such great advice to me when I was a new mom and she was always such and easygoing and friendly person, it was easy to fall into a long conversation with her.My heart is with Mr Plevak, Sarah and Rebecca for losing such a treasured jewel, and such an incredible person.She will remain strong in our hearts forever. Love Rach, Jay, Kai and Family <3 "Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives." ~ Anonymous

To the Plevak Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you, and I hope that you are staying strong together during this difficult time.

Cathy was an amazing person. She had a magical way of making me feel special. I always felt 'at home', her hospitality was amazing, and I have countless memories that will remain legendary. Notably, those cold winter nights having endless bowls of chili, along with her incomparable belgian cookies and raspberry tarts. I will miss her. My deepest condolences.

Sarah - we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Cathy Cathy will be sadly missed by all. we worked together for over 30 years she was a great nurse and taught me a lot.My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

So sorry to hear of your wifes passing. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

Dear Steve,Sarah and Rebecca.I was shocked and saddened to hear of Cathy's passing.I worked with Cathy for many years at Henderson Hospital and we job shared also.Cathy was a lovely lady and a wonderful nurse.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.Sincerely Jean Lanigan

Dear Cousin Steve,Sarah and Rebecca. We are saddened to hear of Cathy's passing. We haven't seen you for a while but you have always been in our thoughts. Wishing you great strength to deal with this difficult time in your life. Anne & Bill Melnychuk & Family

To the family of Cathy. My deep felt condolences for the loss of such a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, uncle, nurse and friend. I worked with Cathy at the Henderson Hospital and admired her from the first day I met her. During those difficult shifts on Rehab we always managed to smile and laugh with Cathy on shift. She will always be remembered as a wonderful person who touched so many lifes. Sincerely, Ja nice Millette

Steve, Sarah and Rebecca,I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy was special because she was my friend, friends are special people because they are chosen and in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life. Cathy, I will have memories of you as my colleague but none I'll ever treasure more, than to simply be your friend.

My mom and I wanted to send our deep felt condolences upon hearing of Cathy's passing. Sarah and I went to school together and my mom and I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Cathy on a few occasions during that time. She was a wonderful lady and our thoughts and prayers go to all of the family during this difficult time. Sarah & Jo-Anne Richardson

My condolences to you and your family at this sad time.Cathy and I worked together a few years ago.She was great nurse, person and fun to work with. Sincerely Beverly Wardell

Steve, Sarah, Rebecca & Snelling Family Diana and I are out of the country and were deeply saddened yesterday when we received a call from my Mum to tell us that Cathy had passed away. Such an unfortunate and sudden situation in the hospital to take her in the prime of her life. The lives we live with family and friends in the different stages of our lives are so precious, the memories of times spent with Cathy and all the Snelling's will be with me forever. We pray that God gives you the strength and the peace to remember all those good times you spent with Cathy. Tom, Diana & Family

Uncle Steve, We were shocked to hear of Cathy's passing. Love and prayers to you, Sarah and Rebecca. Chrissy and family