Born in Vancouver, BC on November 28, 1969; Cassandra moved on, freed from her courageous battle with ovarian cancer on October 12, 2010. She never lost her zest for life through these past two years. Cassandra will be deeply missed by her parents, Doug and Cathy Brown; her twin sister, Candace Brown and especially her young niece, Caitlin Olson. “Auntie Cassie was fun. We loved her.” Also left to grieve and grow from Cassandra’s tremendous spirit are her loyal and loving extended family, true friends from early childhood and those gathered throughout her short but meaningful lifetime. Cassandra was a true free spirit who made the best of each day and each experience. She was generous and loved people, all animals, helping others, laughing, travelling, camping, shopping for a bargain, clothes, shoes, purses, jewellry, cooking, nail art, Betty Boop and her truck. She had natural artistic abilities. So important to her was the amazing care from Dr. Michels, Dr. Soulier, Dr. Margaret Smith, chemo nurses, Caly, Marie and Ana Maria, nurse Jo in RP1 and the beautiful and respectful staff and volunteers at Victoria Hospice for ensuring Cassandra’s last weeks were full of grace and dignity.
No service by request. Private celebration of her life at a later date. Cassandra believed strongly in the need to raise the profile of ovarian cancer. Please consider a donation in her memory to BC Cancer Agency information and research or Victoria Hospice Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
27 Responses
Doug and Cathy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, words seem inadequate….
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care.
In memory of Cassandra
I knew you most of my life crossing paths here and there at different times and different places always taking life in big bites and willing to share it with forever friends and brand new ones.
A true essence of spirited woman ” I really am a pussycat,
just don’t piss me off”.
We were lucky enough to have you with us in Australia for awhile andI feel thankful for the time, you brought us love and sense of family. We look forward to returning to spend time remembering you with your family though with a wistful heart.
You fought hard and well
and we will always miss you!!
Love Susan Tara and KierenXXXOOOO
Dear Doug, Cathy, Caitlin and Candace —
Those awesome freckles, that amazing smile, that great laugh and caustic wit – we’re not forgetting.
lots of love and chocolate jubes to come.
xo Sara, Lindsay, Molly and Kate
Dear Cathy, Doug and Candace,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Cassandra from our present moments. I will always treasure the time I knew Cassandra as part of her Cancer Care team. She had such a shining vibrancy of spirit, and love for life and all the experiences it offered her, especially in relationships with the people she cared for. Cassandra inspires me to continue providing compassionate and quality care for other women who experience ovarian cancer.
All my best,
Dr. Margaret Smith
Doug and Cathy. There is nothing I can do or say that can make you feel better in this tragic loss–except to say that Suzanne and I send our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Doug and Candace. My deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. My thoughts are with you all.
Matthew
Kathy, Doug and family,
I am sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful, brave daughter and sister.
Sincerely, Patti Buchanan.