Catherine Helen Blacklock (Philips)

Jan 30, 1969 - May 25, 2024January 30, 1969 - May 25, 2024

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Catherine Helen Blacklock (Philips)

Jan 30, 1969 - May 25, 2024January 30, 1969 - May 25, 2024


Place of birth

East York, ON, Canada

Most recently lived in

Barrie, ON, Canada

Catherine's favorite hobbies

Travelling, Camping, quilting and crochet, fishing, gardening

Catherine's favorite foods

Tim Horton's coffee, Terry's Chocolate Orange, Diet Pepsi, Oatmeal Creme Pies

Favorite bands and musical artists

KISS, Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, P!nk, Adam Lambert, Mookie Morris

Interesting facts about Catherine

a talented travel agent

Catherine loved nothing more than

Laughing the night away around a bonfire and spending time with her daughters, especially braiding each other's hair

Favorite place in the world

The Carribbean Islands

Favorite TV shows

Canadian and American Idol, Young and The Restless, Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad

Favorite sports

Toronto Blue Jays and Ice Hockey and coed Softball

Name of High School attended

North Park Secondary School Class of 1987, Cawthra Park Secondary School Class of 1987, Orangeville District Secondary School

Name of college attended

Sheridan College[Brampton and Oakville] at Toronto School of Business Class of 1996

Name of Catherine's parents

the late Thomas Ernest Philips(d.2022) and the late Wendy Eleanor Brown(d.1987)

Name of Catherine's siblings

Brother Matthew Philips(Tara) and Brother in-law Jaimie Blacklock(julie)

Name of Catherine's children

Three fiercely independent daughters Eli Blacklock, Lindsay Blacklock, and Rachel Blacklock

Catherine's profession(s)

A highly competitive Travel Agent by trade, later a Dairy Queen Store Manager, Cab Driver, and aspiring entrepeneurships in gardening and her late husband Paul Ross Blacklock's delivery business

Catherine's pets in life

Dearly missed is her missing therapy dog Gypsy. May she meet passed on pets like Dogs Ace, Charlie and Chloe, Cats MeowMeow, Squeak, Boots, Socks, and Casey, Rat Gracie, Rabbits Ripple and Storm, Ferret Whinnie, and Hamster Fluffy at the rainbow bridge

Catherine's Husband

married in September 1995 and widowed in 2012 by the love of her life Paul Ross Blacklock, may they meet again in spirit to watch over their children

Obituary

Catherine Helen Blacklock (Philips), known to many as Cathy or Cat, passed away on May 25, 2024, at the age of 55. She was born on January 30, 1969, in East York, ON, Canada, and had been living in Barrie, ON, Canada, at the time of her sudden passing.

Catherine was a talented travel agent who loved nothing more than traveling the world by cruise ship, laughing the night away around a bonfire and spending time with her three fiercely independent daughters, Eli Blacklock, Lindsay Blacklock, and Rachel Blacklock. She enjoyed braiding each other's hair and trips to Canada's Wonderland; she cherished these special moments with her girls.

She had a passion for traveling, camping, quilting, crochet, fishing, and gardening. Catherine's favorite place in the world was the Caribbean Islands. She one day hoped to step foot on all seven continents. She also had a love for Tim Horton's coffee, Terry's Chocolate Oranges at Christmas, Diet Pepsi, and Oatmeal Creme Pies.

In her free time, Catherine enjoyed listening to bands and musical artists like KISS, Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, P!nk, Adam Lambert, and Mookie Morris. She of course had a love for TV shows such as the Canadian and American Idol, the soap opera Young and The Restless with her mom, Sons of Anarchy, and Breaking Bad. Catherine was a dedicated fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and enjoyed watching ice hockey or playing office co-ed softball.

Catherine attended North Park Secondary School, Cawthra Park Secondary School, and Orangeville District Secondary School, graduating in the Class of 1987. She furthered her education at Sheridan College and Toronto School of Business, graduating in the Class of 1996.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Ernest Philips (2022) and Wendy Eleanor Brown (1987), as well as her beloved husband, Paul Ross Blacklock, whom she married in September 1995 and was widowed by in 2012. Catherine's husband and parents will reunite with her in spirit to watch over their children.

Catherine is survived by her brother, Matthew Philips (Tara), brother-in-law, Jamie Blacklock (Julie), and loving aunts and uncles, Lynda Davenport (Gary), Mabel-Anne Waters (Allan), Sandy Brown (Lara), and Mary Anne. She also leaves behind cherished cousins, Megan, Andrew, Alexander, Kyla, Chris, Jeff, and Damien, as well as nephews Aidan, Conor, and Cole, and nieces Mattie and Lauren.

Throughout her life, Catherine's infectious laugh and magnanimous nature impacted the lives of many. She was baptized into the Anglican faith and later became a member of The Salvation Army Church. She often questioned her faith in God and which bible to follow but later found solace in nature after her children grew up.

Catherine will be dearly missed by all who knew her, including her family, friends, and her therapy dog, Gypsy. May she be reunited with her beloved pets, such as dogs Ace, Charlie, and Chloe, cats MeowMeow, Squeak, Boots, Socks, and Casey, rat Gracie, rabbits Ripple and Storm, ferret Whinnie, and hamster Fluffy, at the rainbow bridge.

A meditative walk and memorial service will be held to celebrate Catherine's life and the impact she had on those around her at Toronto's High Park Labyrith on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 1:30 P.M. EST

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Location

High Park Labyrinth, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Catherine

Born on January 30, 1969

East York, ON, Canada

Passed away on May 25, 2024

Barrie, ON, Canada

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