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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Caitlyn Hie, who left us far too soon in the early hours of November 5, 2026 at the age of 38, during a complicated transplant surgery.
Born on July 17th 1988 to Kelly Hie in Oakville Ontario, Caitlyn was a goofy, easygoing kid who just wanted everyone to get along.
Caitlyn received a life saving liver transplant at just 17 years old, and embraced life afterwards as a gift. Caitlyn lived with an open heart, a fierce loyalty to the people she loved and a sense of humour that was sly and quietly lethal. No one loved a groan-worthy pun or dad-joke quite like Caitlyn.
Caitlyn channeled her deep empathy and patience into her job as a disability support worker, where she was a dedicated advocate and a true friend to the clients in her care. When she wasn’t working, she loved being outdoors, fishing, and spending quiet hours in the calm of nature. She was also heavily involved in an online gaming community that helped her connect with friends around the world, a blessing when her health made travel difficult.
She will be devastatingly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother Kelly Hie, her sister Tara Snell (Adrian), her brother Wesley Dehmer (daughter Penelope), her fiancée Kris Yankey, as well as Uncle Tim (Pam), Uncle Chris (Julie), Aunt Stacie (Dave), and Aunt Sheryl (Bill). Her cousins Matthew, Evan, Scott (Lauren), Derek (Jenna), Emilie (Daniel), Connor, Matt, and Stephen will also never be the same without her presence.
Caitlyn is predeceased by her beloved Nanny, whom we expect is currently beating her at Scrabble.
A celebration of Caitlyn’s life will be held on Monday November 16th at Paletta Mansion (4250 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington ON) from 4 pm-9 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Caitlyn’s memory to the Transplant Program at London Health Sciences Foundation, specifically to the Patient Assistance Program https://lhsf.ca/choose-care/transplant-program
In Caitlyn’s memory, her family humbly requests that you consider becoming an organ donor, speak with your family regarding your wishes and register at https://beadonor.ca/
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3 Guestbook Entries
November 9, 2026 | Sana Scott
We met Caitlyn a few times through Tara and remember her as a quiet, sweet, and kind person, always with a smile. We offer our deepest sympathies to Tara and the entire family for your loss.
May the many cherished memories of Caitlyn bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Sana and Douglas
November 9, 2026 | BILL CRAIG
So sorry to hear this news condolences to the whole Hie family
November 9, 2026 | Debbie Seymour
Kelly and Family
So sorry for your loss.. I am thinking of you all….