September 3, 1932 – July 24, 2013
Robertshaw, Joan Kathryn (nee Thoburn) –
After an interesting journey through life, this trip is over.
Joan Kathryn, widow of Alfred Robertshaw and daughter of the late William N. Thoburn and Merle Jameson, passed away on July 24, 2013. Will be sadly misssed by her dear Aunt Hazel Awde, her special friend and travel companion, Everard Hambro, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Past President of the Hamilton Branch of the Canadian Women’s Press Club and Past President of the Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Friends and family will be received on Sunday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where the Service for Kathy will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment Grove Cemetery. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
We were saddened by Kathy’s death. She was a loving and caring person. Our condolences to her family. Rest in peace, Kathy.
Mary Farlam & family
Saddened by Kathy’s passing. I’ll miss our chats. Condolences to her friends and family.
Freda Crisp
I worked with Joan at CKOC long, long ago. She was Joan then, then changed her first name to Kathy when she went on air with Mary Garden’s Market Basket; we already had a Joan on air – Joan Pritchard who became another dear friend. Since those CKOC days, I have seen Joan rarely at CKOC oldtimers reunions, the last one being at my home about 10 years ago. Ah, those were the days.
Memories of Kathy are of her enviable style, poise, and artistic authority. I will ever remember her performance in the Guild’s impressive production of “All About Eve”. Kathy’s “Margot Channing” made entrances that should be text book studies for all beginning female actors. Theatre and style were Kathy’s legacy to us.
Kathy was a leading lady in every sense of the word, never missing an entrance. Dim the marquis for Kathy but not for too long as she would prefer the lights to remain up and the show to go on. Although our Guild family is now sadly
diminished, we are sustained by our wonderful memories of Kathy – who epitomized the very essence of stage presence. Her admirable optimism, stamina and strength enabled a full life and the respect of us all. May your travels continue Kathy.
Missing you so much – Enid Aaron
I first met Kathy at The Players Guild in 1979. I was new, and she was an impressive, beautifully dressed lady who told me a lot about the Guild history and her own part in it. Although by the time I arrived Kathy was not acting, she never missed a Guild show, and was always supportive to me as an actor, and as a person. I was sorry I never had the opportunity to see her on stage. She seemed to me an immensely strong woman who met life’s challenges well. I looked for her at every show I was in, and she was always there to give a hug and say ‘well done.’ I shall miss her common sense approach, her support when needed, and her commitment to the things in which she believed. My condolences go out to Everard, her good friend, and to her family. I will miss you, Kathy.
A leading lady in every sense. Will miss you.
Jan & John
kathy and alf were not just fellow members,but we knew one another before the guild,charlie and elsie robertshaw were our neighbors and between the four of them convinced lillian and I to join about 1963.It changed a lot of lives,we met jack and doris letts and our daughter valerie married jack letts jr.,and I think kathy would agree, it was fun !
When I first became interested in The Players’ Guild Kathy was an encouraging and helpful force. She supported my artistic interests and gave advice and comments about the work I was producing. She was always a glamorous and sophisticated woman and had grand opinions on everything. It was always fun to speak with her and to hear her views on theatre, life and the world in general. Kathy will be sadly missed . She was part of the fabric of The Players’ Guild during its golden years. She was one of the characters in its story. I’ll always think of her whenever I go into the building with the red door on Queen St. S. —Gary Smith
Oh, the memories of this ‘great’ lady of the Guild! When I was but a teenager Kathy and Alf were incredibly supportive and nurturing of my interests at the Guild. I then had the pleasure of directing Kathy in All About Eve! What a great pleasure that was – over the years I could always count on Kathy for an honest opinion of my work. She brought a ‘touch of class’ to everything she did – we are all much better for having known Kathy – she will be missed.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear
Kathy will be sorely missed by all of us who visited the Guild. I am sad that I never worked with Kathy, but her cheerful greetings graced my every meeting with her. I thank you Kathy, for all those good memories. You will indeed be sorely missed. Love, Liz
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