Passed away peacefully on Saturday 25th June 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved partner of Brian Wood and loved mother of Wendy, Clifford, Donald and the late Andrew.  Messages, cards and flowers may be sent to Brian at 100B Cement Lead Rd, Blue Spur, RD 2 Hokitika 7882, or may be left on Catherine’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.  The funeral service will take place in the Blackball Workingmen’s Club, 19 Hart St, Blackball, on Saturday 9th July, commencing at 1.30pm.  Following the service, Catherine will be laid to rest in the Blackball Cemetery.