Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at the age of 92.
She is now reunited with her husband Allen Catling, her two children Colleen Aikens and Mel Catling, and her three grandchildren Cora-Lee Aikens, Jason Malkki, and Michael Golden. Cherished and devoted mom of Nancy Hutchinson (George), Rob Catling (Karen), Leah Malkki (Norm), Karen Groat (Dennis), and Darrin Catling (Brenda). Loving grandma of Corinne Onovo (Jerry), Lauri-Ann Grenier (Scott), Jillana Golden, Mandi Lippens (Shayne), Kyle Catling (Chantelle), Randi Catling, Dylan Catling (Chandra), Travis Deline, Jennie Gillies, and Brittney Deline.
Precious great little grandma of Cole Grenier (Shan), Connor Grenier, Cassie Grenier, Alexa Golden, Carson Golden, Ethan Lippens, Oliver Lippens, Grayson Catling, Caleb Catling, Hunter Catling, Nature Catling, Atlas Catling, and Autumn Catling. Great-great little grandma to Peyton Grenier, Ryker Grenier, and Sadie Viola Grenier. Predeceased by her parents Theodore and Mary-Ann McCoy. Dear sister of the late Patricia Belleau (late Jim) and the late Barney McCoy (late Flo). Daughter-in-law to the late Charles and late Loletta Catling. Viola will be missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the amazing doctors and nurses too numerous to name, they worked countless hours to provide her with the compassion, dedication and dignity that our mother so needed. She called each and every one of them her angels and let them know.
We, as a family lost our matriarch, whom she dedicated her life too, for each and every one of her loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and last but not least, great-great-grandchildren. She loved us all with commitment and pride and we were proud of her hard work and accomplishments. She was an amazing singer and guitar player and we always thought if it wasn't for her family keeping her from her dreams, she would've made it to the Grand Ole' Opry.
We were also blessed on Father's Day that she was able to see her precious and newly born great-great-granddaughter Sadie Viola Grenier that now will carry on with her legacy.
Dearest mom, we were so blessed to have you as our mother. You were one of a kind. We will miss you in our home, down at the Echo Lake, at the park and at camp where we shared lots of memorable times. Our bonfires and music, amazing food and laughter and of course our wine and caesars. So cheers to you mom, until we all meet again.
Family and friends are invited to visit at Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East 705-759-2522) on Friday, June 27, 2025, between 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Funeral service will follow on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 pm with Rev. Helen Smith officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Sylvan Valley Cemetery on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 10:00 am, followed by a reception at the Echo Bay Elks Lodge (96 Church Street, Echo Bay). Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.arthurfuneralhome.com