Obituary of Katherine Cheryl Comeau

 

Katherine Cheryl Comeau (née Cadwell) July 9, 1961 – October 26, 2024

Katherine Cheryl Comeau, born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 9, 1961, passed away in Minneapolis on October 26, 2024. She joins her mother, Patricia J. Cadwell (Appleton), her father, Philip N. Cadwell, and her nephew, Nicholas J. Laidlaw, in eternal peace.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Timothy K. Comeau; her daughter, Christina L. Apolloni (Stephen J. Apolloni, grandchildren Sophia A., Amber R., and Isla E.); and her son, Thomas W. Comeau (Dasie Comeau, grandchildren Thomas II and Javier). Kathy is also survived by her five siblings: Stephen P. Cadwell (Theresa, Alex, Stephanie), Louise Indritz (Claire A.L., Alexandra), Mark Cadwell (Julia Van Etten), William S. Cadwell, and Suzanne A. (John P. Laidlaw, Mattie S., and Jae L.).

 

Memorial Service - Friday, December 20, 2024 - 11:00am

Fort Snelling Chapel, 1 Tower Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55450

Interment - Friday, December 20, 2024 - 12:15pm arrival, 12:30pm start

Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly Area 2)

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Memories of Katherine

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of KCC, a truly remarkable woman whose legacy of kindness, caring, and compassion touched all who knew her. KCC was a loving mother, a devoted friend, and a pillar of strength for her family and community.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and grace, having spent her life dedicated to the well-being of others. Her gentle spirit, unwavering support, and genuine warmth will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Though she may no longer be with us, the memory of her beautiful soul will continue to inspire us to live with kindness, care, and compassion, just as she did every day of her life.

Rest in peace, KCC. Your love and light will forever shine in our hearts. ~ Thomas

 

It seemed to me that Kathy was a stubborn contrarian. If she was told to do something and didn’t want to do it, she simply wouldn’t. Of course, the other side of that was that she forged her own path and made her life HER life. I think that made her someone to admire—she decided what she wanted and then went after it. ~ Mark

 

One of the many memories I have is Kathy’s hair. She always had amazing hair! Being the ‘big sister,’ I tried to help her take care of it, and it might have been an assignment from Mom, but it was a LOT for a little child. She had trouble combing or brushing it, especially the back. There were always knots at the back of her head. Sometimes I would try to help, but more often I would get annoyed (as only a big sister can) that she would not, or could not, take care of it herself.

I remember how happy I was that she asked me to make her wedding dress. She liked what I made for myself for Stephen and Theresa's wedding—a simple floor-length cotton dress with a bright summer floral pattern, a white cotton organdy overdress with lace-edged gathers at the neckline and wrist, tied at the waist with a double-sided satin ribbon. The bridesmaids had a similar outfit with a summer pattern underdress, a white organdy overdress, and a colorful satin ribbon at the waist. I think I also made flower combs for us.

That morning, we went to Horst's beauty school when it was at the Van Dusen Mansion for makeup and hair. Kathy got the full treatment. I was kind of horrified at the amount of makeup she was getting. The hairstylist must have been on 'something' because her hair was all kinds of crazy (in my humble opinion).

When we left Horst's, it started to rain. Guess who didn’t have an umbrella!? Once we arrived at the parlor at Gethsemane, she was falling apart. That crazy hairdo just didn’t hold up! Kathy looked at me and said, “Just fix it.” Once I had her blotted dry, fixed her makeup, and re-coiffed her hair, I helped her with her dress and shoes. When I tied the ribbon around her waist, I noticed the ribbon was no longer floor-length. It was supposed to go around her waist, tied in a bow, with the ends trailing to the floor. But not that day! When I looked at her, a little surprised, she told me, “Not one word!” Yes, ma’am.

I must say, for all the excitement of the morning, she looked amazing! ~ Louise

 

I think my biggest memory of Aunt Kathy is that she was always super welcoming and good-humored. She was fun and chill, a great addition to family gatherings. I’ll really miss that. ~ Claire

 

My memories of Aunt Kathy are that she was always really caring and funny. Over the last couple of years since I met my partner, she made a point of asking at Christmas gatherings when Jess would come out to meet everyone. Unfortunately, Jess can’t do Minnesota winters, but we were going to try this summer when we visited for the state fair. She made a point of making me feel loved and accepted, even when I lived so far away, and I was really bummed they never got the chance to meet.

She had a fun and quirky sense of humor that came out in some really funny one-liners, but they might be missed in a bigger setting. Another memory I have is of her and Uncle Tim’s movie collection. I fell in love with Moulin Rouge and Looney Tunes so much that I would ask to borrow them every time we had a family event at their house.

Though not exact memories, I remember Aunt Kathy and Uncle Tim at every Christmas, birthday, Thanksgiving, special event, etc., as a warm and happy presence—integral parts of my memories growing up. ~ Alexandra