Born in Halifax to the late Catherine (MacEachern) and John Joseph (Dick) Brady, Cathy lived with her family until her arrival at L’Arche Cape Breton in 1996. Predeceased by her sisters Shirley Adams and Marie Barbour and nephew Ryan MacNeil, Cathy is lovingly mourned by her sister Pat (Lonnie MacNeil), her brothers Rick (Gloria) and Brian (Maura), special nephew Kevin, many other nieces and nephews, and the entire community of L’Arche Cape Breton.

Cathy was a sweetheart, plain and simple. Fiercely independent, yet filled with tenderness, she appreciated a good cup of tea, a haircut, and a piece of pie with ice cream. She was a graceful dancer and a joyful singer. She brought beauty into the lives of all she met.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 10th, from 10:00am-9:00pm and Sunday, September 11th, from 10:00am-1:00pm at Shalom House, L’Arche Cape Breton, Iron Mines. A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at the L’Arche Cape Breton Chapel in Iron Mines on Sunday, September 11th at 3:00pm. Family and friends are invited to join the L’Arche community for a reception immediately following the service at the Angel’s Loft, Orangedale. Committal will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sydney Memorial Chapel.

Family flowers only. Donations in Cathy’s memory may be made to L’Arche Cape Breton, 3 L’Arche Lane, Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0.

Swing low, sweet chariot, comin’ for to carry me home…