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REITKNECHT: Catharine (Garrett) of Strathroy formerly of RR2 Grand Bend

June 29, 2022 By Haskett Funeral Home 7 Condolences

REITKNECHT: Catharine (Garrett) of Strathroy formerly of RR2 Grand Bend

Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in her 70th year.  Beloved wife of the late Gerhard (Gary) Reitknecht (2013). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Christina (Tina) Reinhart (Wayne) of West Lorne, Paul Reitknecht (fiancée Kendall Sheppard) of RR 2 Grand Bend, and Jamie Reitknecht (Shelbi Parizeau) of Grand Bend. Dear grandmother of Brigitte and Kaitlin; Makayla, Connor, and Nora. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rob Garrett (Kim) of Cary, N.C., Helga and Slavko Kirn of St. Thomas, Regina Trudgeon of London and Irene and Rick Irwin of London.  Dear aunt of Dillon and Addison and several nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the staff at Strathmere Lodge (Parkview) for their care and compassion. 

Cremation with private family arrangements. Haskett Funeral Homes, LUCAN entrusted with arrangements.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family. 

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  1. Paul Augustine

    July 4, 2022 at 9:26 AM

    To the family: We are very saddened to hear about the passing of Cathy.

  2. Ron FOX

    June 30, 2022 at 8:35 AM

    Tina, Wayne, Brigitte, Kaitlin and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences and know we are think of you at this most difficult time. Without doubt we will get together in person at our happy place at the lake and remember your Mom. We are never father away than a phone call.

    Ron, Jan, Shannon and girls

  3. Shirley Bryce

    June 30, 2022 at 7:44 AM

    To all the Reitknecht family…..so sorry for your loss, Cathy was a very nice lady.

  4. Ken & Kitty Stubbs

    June 29, 2022 at 8:43 PM

    Very sorry for your family’s loss.

  5. Andrea Raaymaker

    June 29, 2022 at 6:27 PM

    Paul, I’m so saddened to hear of your moms passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all.

  6. Sandra and Mike Herrington

    June 29, 2022 at 5:53 PM

    Tina, Paul, and Jamie,
    I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing.. I have many memories of her from visiting your house so often as a kid! She always treated me as one of her own. Keep strength in all the good times and know how much she loved you all.

  7. Eleanor Visakaly

    June 29, 2022 at 5:45 PM

    Sorry for your loss Paul and family

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