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Barry Peters donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Monday, June 20, 2022
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Carolynn Gregory donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Friday, June 17, 2022
Maddy & Ben,
Please know that we are keeping you in our daily prayers and thoughts.
As you both know, your mom was a special lady. Always positive, smiling and willing to listen and help. I have many personal fond Skating Memories with your mom which I will cherish forever. xo
Wishing you peace, strength & healing in the days to come.
Please remember, when the days seem long, please know there are so many people who care about you, who think about you often and who will support you always.
Take care of each other,
Carolynn (Batten), Ken & Elyse Gregory xoxoxo
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Beth Begin donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Monday, June 13, 2022
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Cathy Watkins posted a condolence
Sunday, June 12, 2022
To Cherie’s family,
Cherie and I were in the choir together at Holy Trinity Church, when we were about 10 yrs old. We also went to John N Given and Tecumseh SS together. A very optimistic and positive person! My sincere sympathies for your loss.
Cathy (Ross) Watkins
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North Toronto Skating Club donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Maddy and Ben. We have been very fortunate here at North Toronto Skating Club to have had Cherie assisting at test days, club competitions and just sharing her knowledge as a judge to our skaters. Your mom was such a nice and amazing woman and she will be missed by many skaters. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Keep strong, your mom is watching over you.
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The Ashton-Newman Family donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Hold on tight to your memories.
Your mom was a very special woman.
Our heartfelt sympathies to you Maddy, Austin and Ben.
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Sophia Dinham donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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Sophia Dinham lit a candle
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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Our deepest condolences to Maddy and Ben, families and friends. May your happy memories comfort you during this time. Cherie was an exceptional individual, she was cheerful, kind and smart. She will be greatly missed.
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Theresa Klachan donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Friday, June 10, 2022
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MAC's Skating Schools - Alma Moir and Carol Moir donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Friday, June 10, 2022
We are very fortunate to have known Cherie with our mutual love of skating. She certainly will be missed by all.
Maddy & Ben, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Alma Moir / Carol Moir
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Maryl DeJong donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Lorna Schroder donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Craig Walker posted a condolence
Thursday, June 9, 2022
My deepest condolences and am so sorry for your loss and I went to tecumseh secondary school with Cherie and I used wait on Cherie when I used to work as a waiter at the Parkfield restaurant here in Chatham and she was a wonderful person for sure.
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Skate Canada donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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The Fox and Guidolin Family donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Thursday, June 9, 2022
In memory of our beautiful friend. Love to you Madelyn and Ben.
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Karen, Steve and Josh Andari donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Cherie was a wonderful friend and skating buddy. We will all miss her greatly. She was a champion and cheerleader in the truest sense. Everything she did she did with heart and soul, with dedication and determination, and above all else with loads of love. Ben, Maddy and Austin, we are here for you if you need anything - please reach out to us anytime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Louise Kosik donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Lynda van Leeuwen posted a condolence
Saturday, June 4, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Cherie. I was her kindergarten teacher and I have fond memories of her as a student and watching her skating talents when my own children took figure skating lessons. Her loss is a sad blow for all of us in Chatham Kent. Sincere condolences to her children.
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Kara Smith lit a candle
Friday, June 3, 2022
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Our love and thoughts will be with you both over this painful loss, Maddy and Ben. We went to high school with your mom, and I can quite honestly say she was one of the smartest, kindest, and most generous people I have known. I feel so blessed to have known her when all of the joy of life, and you two, was still with and ahead of her. Please know she was loved, Kara Smith & Rod Hetherington
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Sharon Gruszka posted a condolence
Thursday, June 2, 2022
My sincere condolence to Madelyn and Benjamin on the loss of their dear mother. I worked with Carolyn at the RBC and your Mom skated with my daughter at the Chatham Figure Skating Club. Cherie was always a joy to watch on the ice as she always had a
smile on her face and could tell she just loved skating. I hope all the wonderful memories you hold close to your hearts will help you during this very difficult time.
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Lisa Buesnel donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Morris & Cindy Cimoroni posted a condolence
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Our sincerest condolences. What a wonderful person she was and such a great influence on so many. May you cherish your beautiful memories and carry them with you always.
Morris & Cindy Cimoroni
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Michelle Devos posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I have so many memories of Cherie when we were kids skating together. My prayers to her family
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Christine deNijs posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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I am so very sorry and give my deepest condolences. I have many great memories from being on the Maple City Ice Crystals with her and the Chatham Figure Skating Club. She was always a positive and happy person and was full of life! She made you feel like anything was possible. She's gone way too soon but has left a mark on anyone's heart who made her acquaintance. May She Rest In Peace.
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Rita SaundersAT6nD lit a candle
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Madelyn and Ben, my sincere sympathy to you and your family, What a brave and courageous and unselfish person she was, Hugs.
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Janine Guenther donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Janine Guenther posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Dear Madeline and Benjamin. Your mom and I met through judging some time in the late 80's early 90's. We had so many good times together at so many rinks across Ontario. While it has been so many years since we had an actual conversation, I feel like we could pick up exactly where we left off. She was an exceptional individual. I am lucky to have known her. All of the memories are blessings.
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Pete Anderson posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
To the Family of Cherie.
So Sorry to hear of her passing. I worked with Bob Anakin at the Harvester and Carolynn was a relative through the Guyitts. My Grandfather and your Grandfather were brothers of the Guyitts from the Clearville-Morpeth area. I have not seen Cherie for years. Again, so so Sorry to hear she passed at such a young age.
Pete Anderson Highgate
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Abigayle Diemer posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Cherie was a very special and memorable lady in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent skating communities. She judged some of my greatest skating accomplishments, and she will be missed. She was a judge who valued the art of figure skating and always gave fair and thoughtful evaluations. Many of us are fortunate to have had a judge like Cherie to be apart of our skating memories. My condolences to her family and friends especially Madelyn and Ben.
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Nancy Ravenhorst donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Lesley Struck posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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I knew your Mom when she was just a little girl having worked with your Grandma Carolyn at RBC for many yrs
She was always a bright light , full of enthusiasm .
She has taught you well
May your memories of her sustain you always
My Deepest Sympathy to all who were lucky enough to come her way
Lesley Struck
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Cynthia Thrasher donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Denise Turner posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
A beautiful young lady I remember her from the Royal Bank on King Street she was very professional and fun all at the same time always with a smile
God Bless
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Liz and Stan Sowinski posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Madelyn, Benjamin and family
So sorry for your loss. We knew Cherie and her Mom Carolynn through the Royal Bank.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Marlene Kuri posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Our families knew both Cherie and her mom from RBC..both quintessential professionals and such good, warm people. Thinking of her family and friends at this sad time.
Martin & Germaine Schaap, Frank, Marlene & Kate Kuri
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Joanne Bennett posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Carolynn Cheri’s mom and I worked at RBC
Both having children the same year1967 We often did day trips together going to my family cottage for the day with the kids. Five years ago on my sons 50th birthday Cheri and Maddie came to Toronto. Only Cheri would do this. Always told her Mom/Dad would be so proud of her. . Cheri was an outstanding women/mother/friend. RIP Cheri
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Kelly Scott posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of this beautiful soul. I can remember being on a vacation in Disney world and bumping into the three of you. We ended up going mini putting and having a great time together. It was just a small thing but what I loved most about it was it really did show the kind of person Cherie was - always willing to have fun when it was available and always willing to extend a kind invitation to those in need. Her love of life will forever be etched in my mind with her beautiful smile. Maddie and Ben you have lost your mom at such young ages but I definitely feel like she fit a lifetime of memories in the time you did have together. I know you will hold and cherish those memories forever ❤️
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Lynda McFadden donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Raquel Bennett Ahearn donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Bridget Scheuerman posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I send sincere condolences to Madeline and Benjamin. Your mother was a very special person, but you already know that first hand. I judged with your mom for many years, and admired her total devotion to the two of you, and her ability to juggle all aspects of her life. She left this earth far too soon.
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Mary Rose Weir donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Kathy Bedford posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I have great memories of working with Cherie as well as her Mom.Maddie and Ben, know that she will still be at your side in her spirit just as she has been during her life.
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Kathy Bedford donated to Canadas National Ballet School Foundation/Fondation de lÉcole nationale de ballet du Canada
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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