[BCFSN] [BCFSN_Members] our beloved Network founder has died

[Cheryl Thomas]

I add my voice to this message - so sad - such a loss to all community, and
to the family. Cathleen was and is an inspiration .  Her leadership is
noted. It will be missed.

To Abra, Heather and who have been here since 'the beginning' - and to all
those who knew and loved and respected Cathleen for her many contributions:
 Take care of yourselves. Know that I/we join with you in ceremony to
honour these many contributions as we all strive towards a healthier and
more just food system for those that follow.

In sympathy
Cheryl

On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Eisler, Corinne [VC] <
Corinne.Eisler at vch.ca> wrote:

> Abra- you are on my mind.  Thank you so much for making the journey to see
> Cathleen and take our messages before she passed away.  I hope you are
> doing alright, as this must have been heartbreaking to do this.  Take care
> of yourself, Corinne
>
>
>
> *Corinne Eisler,* Dip., Nutrit., RD
> Registered Dietitian, Healthy Eating Co-ordinator, Healthy Living Program,
> Vancouver Coastal Health,
> 5913 West Boulevard,
> Vancouver, B.C.
> V6M 3X1
> ph:  604 267-4435
> fax:  604 267-3993
> email:  Corinne.Eisler at vch.ca
>
> *quote:  "I've never met a nutrient I didn't like." * C. Eisler
>
>
>
> *From:* Members [mailto:members-bounces at bcfsn.org] *On Behalf Of *Abra
> Brynne
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 21, 2016 5:35 PM
> *To:* BC Food Systems Network; members at bcfsn.org
> *Subject:* [BCFSN_Members] our beloved Network founder has died
>
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> As was communicated earlier, the woman who brought us together to found
> the Network, Cathleen Kneen, has been struggling with cancer.
> She asked me to come visit and I arrived in Ottawa in time to read to her
> the notes and messages of love sent by so many. She died early this morning.
>
>
>
> There will be a small ceremony in Ottawa later this week. The family knows
> that there will be events held in various parts of the country over time,
> as the many who loved and respected Cathleen come together to celebrate her
> and to support each other. The Gathering of the BC Food Systems Network
> will hold some sort of a circle for Cathleen this year, of course.
>
> If you want to reach out to Brewster or any of the family, it is best done
> by email, as this can be managed and responded to as and when the family
> feels able to.
>
> Now we will all have to adjust to a world without that warm voice,
> wonderful laugh and boundless wisdom in service of community and people.
> She brought out the best in each of us and helped us understand the role we
> each can play in nourishing our communities.
>
> in good food,
>
> Abra
>
> Abra Brynne
>
> abra at foodshed.ca
> PO Box 684, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4
> ph: 250.352.5342
>
> cell: 250.777.2480
>
>
>
> "How are we going to live together?" Mahmood Mamdani / Brewster Kneen
>
>
>
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-- 
Cheryl
*Food for thought...*
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others." - Mahatma Gandhi
Alabama: “You can take me out of the country, but you can’t take the
country out of me.”

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