Collier (Conrod), Katherine Joyce – passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022 at the age of 75.
Born in Halifax, to the late Gerald and Margaret Conrod, Katherine’s formative years were spent in Musquodoboit Harbour where she attended grade school prior to the family moving to Dartmouth where she attended Dartmouth High and then on to secretarial school in Halifax.
Promptly hired by the federal government, her 35 years of service included clerical positions in Personnel, Treasury, Policy/Planning and ended as Procurement and Administration in the Oceanographic lab at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, from where she retired. She had occasions to go to sea on research vessels such as the Hudson and Acadia, which cemented her as one of the crew. She was a well-respected member of her team offering in depth knowledge of policies and procedures and also acted as union representative for crew members.
Katherine married Joseph Collier in 1979 and together enjoyed all life had to offer. They travelled extensively throughout North America, the Caribbean and Europe always bringing back interesting and quirky tales to share with family and friends. Her favourite place to travel was the Maritimes. She was always on the go exploring beaches, backcountry fishing, accompanying Joey in his 4x4 on prospecting trips and enjoying time on their boat or camping with their large circle of friends.
Family was very important to Katherine and she set an example of how to live life, she was vibrant with a wild sense of humor, full of adventure and left a legacy of exciting and vivid memories for all who had the pleasure to have her as part of their life. For her family she was a pillar of strength, a fierce protector, an avid cheerleader, a wise advisor and a lively party planner. She led by example and was the first person others would turn to for advice or to share an accomplishment.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Geraldine (Julius), Calgary; brother, Cameron (Mary), Musquodoboit Harbour; nephew, Michael (Cathy); nieces, Katherine, Marianne, and Karen (Tom); 4 great nephews; many extended family members and a large circle of dear friends.
Cremation has taken place, celebration of life will be held at later date with interment in Saint Thomas Anglican Cemetery, Musquodoboit Harbour.
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