Obituary of Catherine Graves

GRAVES, Catherine Boyce (Cathy) - 57, of Dartmouth, formerly of Bridgetown, passed peacefully Friday evening at her cottage at Rumsey Lake, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Cathy was born on January 10, 1954, the eldest daughter of her dear parents, Marion and Graham Graves. Surviving are her brothers David and Gordon (Cathy), her nieces and nephews, Chad (Aimee, Sadie), Sarah (Joe, Braydon, Carson), Morgan (Thomas), Nicole and Tyler, and her extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Marion and Graham. Daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and above all - friend, Cathy touched so many people in so many ways and will be fondly missed and remembered always for her dedication and sense of humor that she kept until the end. Cathy attended Bridgetown Regional High School and went on to attend the Nova Scotia Teacher's College where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught school in New Ross for a couple of years before deciding that teaching wasn't destined to be on here life's path. For many years, she owned and operated "Tea and Temptations" in Dartmouth and will be remembered for her wonderful menu and flair for hosting. In the midst of her illness, she even obtained her Real Estate License. Cathy was an exceptional cook, delighting all with her dishes and she was a craftswoman without equal, mastering stained glass, needle point,photography, caning, and rug hooking. She loved to travel and was able to fulfill her life long dream of traveling to Greece during the last year of her illness. Above all, she relished every opportunity to spend time with family and friends either at her home in Dartmouth or at her special piece of heaven, the family cottage at Rumsey Lake. Cathy also leaves behind her closest friends, Mary, Debbie, Leigh, Jane, Mike, Elizabeth, Donna, Marge and the 'Hookers' and above all her life long 'amigo' Nancy who was there for and with Cathy every step of the way from the beginning through her battle. Cathy would want to give a special thank you to Dr. Lori Burgess and the VON team of Gwen, Joey, Cindy, Katrina, and Patrina who provided so much care and compassion through her final days. Also to her family and friends who were there for her 24/7 during her final battle. Visitation will be held Friday, September 9 from 7 - 9 pm from the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Bridgetown with a private celebration of Cathy's life with close friends and family to be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Kaulbach Family Funeral Home, Bridgetown. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Annapolis Valley Palliative Care or the Ovarian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com