Viola Jean Catling Obituary

In loving memory of Viola Jean Catling (Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario), who departed this world on June 17, 2025 at the age of 92. Viola Jean leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola Jean Catling to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Allen Catling; her parents, Theodore McCoy and Mary-Ann McCoy; her siblings, Patricia Belleau (late Jim) and Barney McCoy (late Flo); and her parents-in-law, Charles and Loletta Catling.

She is survived by: her children, Colleen Aikens and Mel Catling; her grandchildren, Cora-Lee Aikens, Jason Malkki and Michael Golden; her children, Nancy Hutchinson (George), Rob Catling (Karen), Leah Malkki (Norm), Karen Groat (Dennis) and Darrin Catling (Brenda); her grandchildren, Corinne Onovo (Jerry), Lauri-Ann Grenier (Scott), Jillana Golden, Mandi Lippens (Shayne), Kyle Catling (Chantelle), Randi Catling, Dylan Catling (Chandra), Travis Deline, Jennie Gillies, Brittney Deline, Cole Grenier (Shan), Connor Grenier, Cassie Grenier, Alexa Golden, Carson Golden, Ethan Lippens, Oliver Lippens, Grayson Catling, Caleb Catling, Hunter Catling, Atlas Catling, Autumn Catling, Peyton Grenier, Ryker Grenier and Sadie Viola Grenier; and her great great grandchild Sadie Viola Grenier. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2L9). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM. A burial will be held on Friday, July 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sylvan Valley Cemetery.

Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) to Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.