It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Kate. She passed away in Victoria on November 22, 2019. The third of seven children, Kate was born to Ed and Mary Glover on February 11, 1946 in Kilwinning, Scotland. She was predeceased by her parents, her nephew Zachary (1972-1992), and her brother Ed (1947-2003).
She leaves to mourn her passing her sisters Marga, Pat (Henning), Joan, Anne (Larry), her brother Steve (Laurie), her sister-in-law Elizabeth (Ralph), many nieces, nephews and their families.
After attending the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton and Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Kate enjoyed a successful career with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, eventually becoming director of communications for the Pacific Region.
Throughout her life, Kate demonstrated an unwavering commitment to family. Upon retirement, she pursued her passion for all thing’s food related, eventually qualifying as a professional chef. She enjoyed inviting family to share meals at her Oak Bay townhome for many a special event. She took great pleasure in planning and hosting her annual Christmas Eve dinner, then quickly following up providing delicious offerings for our large family Christmas dinner.
Kate will be missed by her entire family. We all recognized her generosity, her intelligence, her easy conversation, and her kind quirkiness.
The American author Joseph Campbell wrote “the privilege of a lifetime is being who you are”; Kate was certainly one of those who lived her own life, and she did it her way.
“Rest in Peace Kate”
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Kate on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 12:10 pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street in Oak Bay.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Sue (McIntyre) Maines
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Marlene Miller Very sorry to hear of Kate’s passing. I was always delighted
to spend time with Kate when she was visiting Joan. We
enjoyed sharing our love of cooking anytime we were together. Kate was a rare bird and will be greatly missed.Marlene Miller
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Kathy & Bill Burton I was just scanning the obituaries this morning to find a name I knew in the 70’s. Kate and I met while working a summer job as waitresses at the Reversing Falls Restaurant in Saint John, NB. She was such a joy and a wonderful, fun-loving person to work with. My husband, Bill and I moved to Vancouver but lost touch during 1971. Our condolences for your loss of Kate – Blessings to all. Kathy & Bill
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Susan Cox I was saddened to hear of Kate’s passing and know you will miss her. What a legacy of kindness, generosity, humour, intelligence and love she leaves behind. My thoughts are with you.
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Bev Bowler My deep condolences to Kate’s family and friends. I worked with Kate for many years at Fisheries and Oceans. She gave me my first job there and was a kind and generous supervisor who always supported me and her staff. I admired her intelligence and work ethic very much. Kate had a wonderful ability to make us feel like we were a team, working together and this has always remained my model of best practices in the work place (and outside of work as a friend). I will always remember Kate with great respect and fondness.
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Mary T. (Hansen) Chisholm Although we had lost touch since our time together in high school (St. Vincent’s Girls High School–class of 1962) in Saint John, NB., Kathy was always in our thoughts and in our conversations whenever many of us got together. We did miss her! Following in her father’s footsteps she shined in “special math” and was devoted to many school activities..one being head of our Red Cross organization. On behalf of our class a donation will be made to the STV Scholarship Fund. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of her family.
Mary Theresa (Hansen) Chisholm
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Patricia Broadhead (Spain -friend of Joan) Please accept my deepest condolences at your loss of Kate. What an extraordinary and generous spirited woman! I know you will miss her deeply.
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Elaine J Bell I was so very sorry to learn of Kate´s passing. I am also glad that I met Kate in Puerto Vallarta when she and Joan came to the PV market from Bucerias where Pat, Joan and Kate were staying . It was such a hot day and we all relaxed with a beer in a bar on the beach before we all headed back to our places.
What an incredible and interesting woman-a great loss for friends and family.
Elaine Bell
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Lynda Hornby My sincere condolences to all the family. I was very saddened to hear of your loss and my thoughts are with you.
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Lytnda Hornby My sincere condolences to all the family. I was very saddened to hear of your loss and my thoughts are with you.
Lynda Hornby
I remember Kathy joining our class at St. Vincent’s – fresh from Scotland and her lovely Scottish accent. She appears in many of our group photos as we’ve looked back at those happy school days. Sincere condolences to all her family on the loss of such a dear sister and aunt.