Obituary of Catherine Verrall
Catherine Verrall, born in 1929, spent her life being the change she hoped to see in the world. On Sunday, March 7, 2021 she returned to the mystery of creation. She will continue to be an inspiration to many.
Catherine was a life-long activist, writer and educator, who passionately engaged others to work on countless causes. In Halifax, Toronto, Hamilton, Brantford and Regina she took action, tirelessly advocating for a more caring and just society. She was a wife, mother and grandmother, but in no ways conventional.
Catherine was a retired teacher, never a retired activist. Environmental and social justice, peace and public transportation, these issues all came together in her culminating work, “Every Bite Affects the World: An Earth Care Cookbook for Joyful, Mindful Eating”, published in 2016 and created with the help of a host of friends.
In 2015 Catherine’s iconic pink bicycle was traded for a “trusty walker”. She saw this and every other experience as an opportunity to learn and grow. She loved walking in nature, reading, CBC Radio 2 and dandelions.
Catherine saw the environment as encompassing the whole cosmos and recognized the inseparable link between the well-being of humans and the natural world.
She felt extraordinarily blessed with numerous caring and insightful friends and her loving family. Predeceased by parents Anna Gunn and Rev. JPC Fraser; sister Nancy Fraser (Ian Harris); husband Rev. Arthur Verrall; and chosen daughter Catherine Lambert (Judy Crump). She is survived by her children: Krys (Bill Burns), Ann, Elizabeth (Mike Burns), Martin; and grandchildren: Leah Gerry, Hannah Gerry, Marshall Burns (Jen Graf) and Piper Burns.
Her message to us all – “Carry on and notice the magic all around”.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Every Bite Affects the World Project ℅ St James United Church, 4506 Sherwood Dr. Regina, SK S4R 4B4
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Catherine
Verrall 1929 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan