Catherine Elizabeth Roadhouse was a cherished woman in the North Battleford community. Her dedication to and passion for the Society was greatly appreciated.
Catherine supported the Society's services and graciously left a generous donation in her will to fund cancer research. Catherine’s gift and long-term volunteerism will be an inspiration to others for years to come.
Catherine's donation, designated to funding cancer research through the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute, will make a significant impact in the fight against cancer in years to come.
We’ve already made great progress through cancer research. Today, 62% of people diagnosed with cancer will survive the disease compared with 1 in 3 in the 1960s. Thanks to Society-funded research, the treatment and the quality of life during treatment has dramatically improved in the past 20 years. Through her bequest, Catherine has truly created a legacy.
The Society is deeply grateful for Catherine's gift and for her 40 years of dedicated volunteer support.
Catherine Elizabeth Roadhouse was born on January 9, 1911. She lived a life full of hard work, determination and the thoughtfulness of others. Catherine was family oriented and had a great relationship with her brother, Fred. She married Carl Roadhouse in 1938. The wonderful couple lived through the Depression and went on to become successful farmers.
Catherine was always interested in community activities and dedicated her time to the Canadian Cancer Society and other non-profit organizations. Another one of her passions was the United Church Women (UCW) in Evesham, where she took on many roles. Catherine was proud to be a part of UCW and was saddened when it closed. “She made hundreds and hundreds of afghans for orphanages, trying to bring some love into the lives of unloved children,” says Susan Conly, Catherine’s friend.
Catherine passed away peacefully on March 24, 2009 at the age 98. Susan was with her on the last morning. “Catherine was holding the beginnings of an afghan in one hand and her crochet hook in the other," Susan says. “Like many pioneer women, (Catherine) was a mover with good old-fashioned practicality and hard work to get things done for the good of the community — not just her church and community but the world. They were visionary women.”