Cathy Petronski

Obituary

Petronski, Cathy Fern (née Buck), passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026 in the warm, loving home she created. She left this world surrounded by the comfort of her favourite 1970s music playing on the radio and with her beloved boys right by her side.

Cathy loved her family deeply and she was the absolute heart of it. For 46 years, she was the devoted wife of John, her steady presence at home allowed John to travel for work. As a loving mother, she gave everything to her boys, Kyle and Jake. They grew up knowing that their mom would always answer the phone, the door would always be open, and the fridge would always be full.

Her role as a doting Nana to Sage Petronski brought her immense joy. Sage could always count on her joyful greeting of “Hello little Mister” followed by a wonderful flurry of gifts, snacks, stories, or other surprises that made him so happy. Their zoom calls were a constant source of stories, jokes, and pure happiness.

Cathy also loved the water throughout her life. Her passion started early, earning medals and breaking records with the Richmond Hill swim team at just 10 years old. In later years, gathering her family around the backyard pool and enjoying simple pleasures at the beach with the kids was a favourite thing to do. Cathy was also an avid gardener with an eye for beautiful flowers that brightened up the yard and brought her favourite birds around the house.

Cathy is predeceased by her parents Ivor & Ethel Buck. She will be sadly missed by her siblings, Dennis (Debbie), Carol (Mike), Cindy, Sandra (Ray) and by John siblings, Frank (Sylvia), Cathy, and Stan; as well as, many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

John and the family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Chapman, Dr. Khan, Dr. Billings and Dr. Reeves, as well as the dedicated Home Care nurses and the compassionate nurses and staff at the Southampton Hospital, for their wonderful care and support.

A gathering will be held at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation in memory of Cathy.