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Adrian and Julia O'Hehir on 14 October, 2023 at 5:21pm

David and Stephen,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mother Catherine.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
As you know Catherine loved you very much and you were always at the heart of everything she did.
She was a wonderful role model and parent and did a fantastic job of raising the two of you into fine adults.

Catherine - may you Rest in Peace.
with love from Adrian, Julia and Stephen

Susan Lee on 12 October, 2023 at 2:10pm

We are so sad to hear of Catherine’s passing. Thinking of David, Steven and all the O’Hehir family at this difficult time. Sending all our love, Susan and Karen.

Karen Bourne on 12 October, 2023 at 1:58pm

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Steven, David and all the O’Hehir family, from your loving cousins Karen and Susan.

Brendan & Sue Stringer on 12 October, 2023 at 11:53am

Dear Catherine,

So many warm, fond memories: Always feeling so safe and comfortable in your serene presence. We will always remember that lovingly amused look (wonderfully dry smirk) on your face as you sweetly humoured those around you. Eternally grateful for how loving and accepting you were. You embraced our whole family. We are lucky to have had you as our Auntie. May you now rest peacefully. Always in our hearts.

With much love,
Brendan, Sue and all the kids xx

Kalli Lontos on 12 October, 2023 at 7:20am

Dear Catherine
I was very sad to hear of your passing.
You are such a beautiful person with a heart of gold, always loved our conversation together.
Even in pain you never showed it and always had a lovely smile on your face.
May you Rest in Peace with no pain now 🙏
Love and thoughts are with your beautiful family always

Jilska Williams on 11 October, 2023 at 11:52pm

We worked many years together at the nursery. You on night duty and me on days. When we did work together, I enjoyed our little chats. You were always a quiet person. I shall miss you Cathy. RIP

Sally O’Brien on 11 October, 2023 at 8:11pm

Aunty Cathy,
You will be very missed, I was saddened to hear of your passing. May you find peace with our family who have passed. I hope you & dad manage to have a great catchup now, this was one of dad’s most treasured photos of the family.

My love and thoughts are with Stephen, David & family always xx

Lisa Sinclair on 10 October, 2023 at 8:59pm

I worked with Cathy on night duty at monash medical centre in the neonatal ward. Cathy was an amazing compassionate nurse and always so lovely to work with. My condolences go out to Cathy’s family. May you rest in peace Catherine .

Wendy Fernandez on 9 October, 2023 at 6:14pm

To a dear friend, Cathie,
You have been such a wonderful friend, nurse and mother, never complaining despite the pain and your health issues, courageous till the end.
I will miss you at our regular dinner catch-ups.
May you Rest in Peace now my friend ❤️❤️🙏🏻

Helen McKenna on 9 October, 2023 at 4:03pm

Rest peacefully Cathy.
We will miss you at our regular catch-ups Cath.
Such a proud, courageous and hardworking nurse, and mother, who rose to the challenge always, and never really complained, ever ,despite your immense pain.
May it be perfect peace.

Jaqui Frigo-Korte on 9 October, 2023 at 12:41pm

To Dear Cathy , in fond and grateful memory. I had the pleasure to work with you and the benefit to learn from you many years ago when I started at Monash in The Nursery(SCN /NICU )
Cathy You then also, over a night shift, and my own 3rd baby’s first night , cared for my youngest daughter in NICU when she arrived via a whirlwind code green emergency. Reassuring me that Angelica was going Ok and looked after as I was unwell and unable to go to her. Reassurance not just as a colleague alone but as her mother. Those times will always stay with us. Our other colleagues /friends caring for her in the daytime. That baby is now 19! 🙂
RIP dear Cathy and be so so proud of all you achieved.
With love and care from Jaqui and our family💕🌷🌻🙏🏼

Catherine (Cathy) Collins on 8 October, 2023 at 9:36pm

Cathy, your life was enriched with your 2 Sons, Stephen and David. You were blessed with happiness when Stephen and Maria, made you a wonderful Grandma to Leo. You are now at peace, no more pain RIP. We are blessed with our own memories over many years. Helen, Bob, Lauren & Kellie & Partners.

Geraldine Lorenz (Scanlon) on 4 October, 2023 at 11:27am

It was a pleasure to know you and to work with you Catherine. The most loving and caring person, especially to the little babies you nursed in SCN/NICU despite not feeling very well yourself at times. Rest in Peace Catherine.

Margot Patching on 3 October, 2023 at 6:14pm

It was so good to meet you in the Hydro Pool years ago you were an inspiration to us all!! You so enjoyed our afternoon teas, which was a big effort to get to!! Your suffering is over now Catherine, rest in peace!! Margot

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