With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Derek Roger Cathcart on October 17, 2022 at 74 years of age. He was a larger-than-life presence who quickly forged enduring friendships in every room he entered. He will be missed by his wife, Dr. Jeanne Watson; his children, Stephen Cathcart and Jonathan Lowenstein (Sarah Jennings Lowenstein); his granddaughter, Elliot Lowenstein; his sister, Heather Wonham (David Brigden); and nephew, Miguel Wonham (Huidan Sun). He is predeceased by his parents, Mary and Neil Cathcart; and Stephen’s mother, Vivian Cathcart. Derek will be fondly remembered by family and friends in Fort Frances, Rainy River, Bracebridge, Peterborough, Scotland and South Africa; classmates at the Richard Ivey School of Business; and colleagues at Abitibi Consolidated, TD Bank, First Canadian, among others. He had a big heart, a vast library of knowledge, and loved to mentor and provide practical advice to others. Derek travelled the world, found love and friendship, and left his mark. His void will be impossible to fill. A service will be held in Toronto at Morley Bedford (159 Eglinton Ave W) at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, or we ask that you reflect and find time to do something kind in honour of him. We will cherish his memory.
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Topic: Derek Cathcart Memorial Service
Time: Oct 29, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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We are so incredibly sorry for your loss Stephen, Jeanne, Heather and family.
I have so many fond memories of Derek. He was like a big brother to me from the time I was 20. Great turkey dinners, picking out cars, seeing movies and endless stock market chat. We have secrets that will be lost with us.
Hope you are quoting funny Irish limericks with your Mom and Dad
I have not seen Derek in maybe 50 years but had been neighbors in FF during 50’s and 60’s. Both while living on Cornwall and 3rd Street (Hudson Hill). Would have been neat to touch base with him when he became locally involved with the mill. When I think of him what comes back is some of his “goofy quirks” . One of which was him always saying “Yubba dubba doo “ !! Possibly b 4 the Flintstones!! And being able to stick the outside of his ear into the inside!! At that time who would have predicted he would become a successfull business man. My condolences go out to his family. A personal hug to Heather. RIP my friend. You were a character!!! Lanny Cyr
Our most sincere condolences to Derek’s family and a big hug to Heather and family.💙
Larry and Dianna Loveday