It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Catherine Wylie. Mom was known for her generosity, never hesitating to lend a helping hand or to pull up an extra chair, the “more the merrier” was always her motto. Mom was a real force of nature, unrelenting in her pursuit of greatness in the boardroom. She paved the way when the internet first came onto the scene creating the first Canadian online shopping website back in 1998. She then moved into the charity space providing countless charities with the opportunity to move their fundraising online. She ran her companies for over 30 years, however, Mom liked to say her biggest accomplishment was us, her children Kyle (Ashley), Jennifer (Glen), Kaitlin (John), Wylie (Jesse) & Alana (Colin). She loved us fiercely and was always there when we needed her. She relished her role as Glamma, a term coined when her first grandson Ethan was born, she is the proud Grandma of 10 grandchildren. We will miss her. In lieu of flowers please make a donation on her behalf to either Family Services North Shore or Victoria Single Parent or Canucks Place
I worked with Catherine for the past 2 years. She was a bright light to us at CAF and the many people she worked with. I will truly miss her. She was a kind and compassionate person who would help anyone. Blessings to her family.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and colleague of more than two decades, Catherine Wylie. Catherine was a true visionary, leading the way in the ePhilanthropy movement and helping nonprofits navigate the digital world. She stepped in when I needed her expertise to bring international grantmaking to Canada, and she worked her magic with her sharp intellect and generous heart. Catherine was more than just a brilliant businesswoman; she was a trusted friend who made dreams a reality. Her legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her.
With deepest sympathy,
I worked with Catherine 2022 to 2024. She was an unstoppable positive force and a joy to work with. She had such a generous spirit and laughed easily. I’m so sad to learn of this news and my best wishes to her family and to everyone whose life she lit up.