With the direct permission of Kitty’s sisters, Marie and Nancy, we have spoken about putting together a GoFundMe to help support the family during this incredibly difficult time.

The funds raised will help with the costs of the hall and gathering space, food, and some of the other expenses involved in bringing family and loved ones together to honour and remember someone so incredibly special.

We also want everyone to know that this fundraiser has been created with the family’s permission and is the only authorized GoFundMe for Kitty’s family. All funds raised will go directly to Nancy and Marie to help with the upcoming gathering and the expenses associated with honouring their sister.

Losing someone you love is difficult enough without having to worry about the financial pieces that come with bringing everyone together. Our hope is simply to take a little bit of that weight off this family and allow them the space to grieve, remember, share stories, and celebrate Kitty’s life together.

As always, if anyone has questions or would like to confirm that this fundraiser is authentic, please feel free to message Nancy Guitar directly through Messenger or pop by The Thrift, where Nancy volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out, offered support, shared memories, and simply shown this family that they are not alone.

I know many of you will see Kitty’s family tonight at the vigil, and we hope to see as many people as possible there to support them, honour Kitty, and respect whatever the family’s wishes may be during this incredibly difficult time.

For those who are able to contribute, thank you. For those who cannot, sharing the fundraiser and showing up with love and support means just as much.

Thank you, everyone. Please continue to keep Kitty’s family and loved ones close in your hearts.