Sadly our sweet Kate had to leave us last night. She departed in a haze of song and love surrounded by family and good friends. She is irreplaceable and we are broken-hearted. Til we meet again dear sister. ♡
The pic of Kate was taken by David Gahr in 1970 when Kate was in NYC with Roma Baran.
Nick says:
So sorry to hear of Kate’s passing. I know words are not enough, but thoughts and condolences from my family to yours.
Craig Brazier says:
So many great moments listening to Kate and Anna. A sound yet unduplicated. Her lovely voice will be greatly missed.
Aindriu MacGabhann says:
“Sleep is a river , flows on forever, and for your boatman choose John o Dreams”
We will all miss you,sleep in peace.
Jane A. Nelson says:
Dear Anna,
I and thousands and thousands of the McGarrigle Sisters’ devoted fans, are so very sad. Your music is so beautiful – I have been watching and listening to several of your songs this morning in honour of Kate. And laughed my way through your baking the ski cookies with Martha Stewart.
I am also one of three girls and have grieved deeply over the loss of our youngest sister 4 years ago. You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you, Jane and all your families.
Jane Nelson
Westmount
Robert Guth & Therese Norris says:
Deepest sympathies to Kate’s family and friends over their loss. As long time fans of her music, we have been fortuante to witness the evolution of talent over the decades and the rich inheritance of her children. In our hearts forever… Robert & therese
Robert Fontanetta says:
My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Kate’s music brings great joy. She will be missed by many.
Robert Fontanetta
Roland says:
How terribly sad; deepest condolences to all the McGarrigle tribe. I am so glad to have seen Kate and Anna – and extended musical family – play together on several occasions: absolute highlights of my concert-going. As Anna says, irreplaceable. RIP Kate.
Diana says:
I had the priviledge of seeing Kate and her entire family perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in December. She was such a talented and charming lady. The loss to her family will be beyond comprehension.
Sleep peacefully, Kate. Your devoted fans will not forget you.
Susan Young says:
Goodbye, Kate. Thank you for the gifts you shared with us.
Thoughts and prayers to Rufus, Martha, Anna, and the whole family on this sad day.
Belinda says:
Lost too soon but that sounds like the way I would want to go when the time comes. Condolences to all the family.
Lise Creurer says:
I am so sorry to hear of Kate’s passing and of this profound loss for the McGarrigle family. I had the pleasure of seeing her perform with Anna more than a dozen times. Her presence on this earth and voice in song helped define the Canadian cultural landscape.
Rob says:
Such sad news. Her rendition of Proserpina at the London Christmas concert was a revelation and will remain with me always. RIP.
kata says:
Rest in peace, dear Kate…the world feels a little bit smaller without you here…Condolences to family and friends…
JOHN LANGILLE says:
I am very sad to hear this. my thoughts are with the family. one of my favorite musical families
Wouter says:
Our condolences from the netherlands. our thoughts are with rufus, martha and the other friends and family
Saz says:
So sorry for your loss.
I feel honoured that I attended ‘A not so silent night’in London in December and got to see you all at long last.A lovely night. Not so silent. This is now a very poignant memory.
Thinking of you all.
Saz x
Callum Smith says:
A brief yet beautiful message Anna. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Michael (catweazle) says:
How sad. I saw her only last month at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time. Love to Anna, Martha, Rufus and the whole family. May she rest in peace.
Rachael says:
I am deeply saddened to hear this news.
Kate was an inspiration and such a beauty, inside and out.
My thoughts are with you all xxx
Jo Gedrych says:
Dearest people, I’m so sorry. I lost my beloved wife to cancer just six months ago and it still hurts. I’ve known your work and loved your songs from the very earliest days, Mendocino still makes me cry, as does heart like a wheel. Dancer with bruised knees and the french album still get played frequently. I will never forget the Cambridge festival appearances. Kate will never die while those of us who loved the music still remember the vibrant human being who helped create it. May she rest in peace.
Lov and respect Jo
Liz T says:
What incredibly devastating news for the whole family. I am so glad and lucky that I was present to witness the Royal Albert Hall show in December. To think I almost never went, due to another commitment, but came to my senses. I will never forget that night. Heaven reverberates to a sweet voice today.
With love
Liz, London, England
Lynne Perkin says:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kate was a wonderful woman and she will be much missed. I would like to send mine and my families love and sincere condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynne
degreezero says:
May she rest in peace.
egil horne mikkelsen says:
Been following you girls for decades. This is a very sad day. Talk to me of Mendocino…
campbell says:
anna said it all.
thank you kate from here to that other shore.
campbie
Candy Harmon says:
What a terrible loss of a real light in the world. Hold on to the love she no doubt left you with all. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and by people she never met. (Me included!)I got to know about her from being a fan of Rufus and Martha. The stories and comments at their shows seemed to bring us into the family circle. Please take some comfort knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Phil Shopland says:
Such sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way to send her on her way.
Kevin says:
A wonderful woman who will be missed by so many, but none so much as her beautiful family.
My condolences to you and the loss of your mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Miles Baker says:
thanks for the music-your art will stay forever
Ruby and sisters says:
Kate was a wonderful,gracious,talented lady with great strength of character.
These qualities have been so generously passed on to her children,of whom she was so proud.
We admired her courage tremendously,especially at The Royal Albert Hall in London 2009,a concert indeed to remember.
And so, we can only pass on to you all, our combined sympathy and sadness upon hearing the news today.Our hearts go out to your hearts.
Sweet kate indeed,we will all miss her.
Terence Larkin says:
It always seemed to me that Kate spent half her life making music of extraordinary beauty and deep emotion, and the other half tuning…
She was unique and wonderful and will be much missed.
No more candlelight
No more romance
No more small talk
We will love you always.
Andreas Nietmann says:
I was saddened this morning when I heard that Kate had died. I cried.
Rest in Peace. Sing with the Angel’s Choir!
Andreas
Jeffrey Sokolow says:
We are at a loss for words. Our hearts go out to you. The music the McGarrigle sisters made together will long endure. Thank you for bringing such sweet joy into the world.
Samantha Parton says:
Dear Anna, I am so sorry to hear about Kate’s passing. What a devastating loss for your family; for Canada, for the world. Your music together has been a big soundtrack to my life. Thank you for all of it, for who you are, for all you and Kate have given. Many, many blessings and thoughts to you today.
Sam
Mae says:
Anna thank you for sharing your beautiful sister with us, we will miss her smile and cherish each word she wrote and every note you played together.
Robert says:
You are one of the few singing groups that I trusted. I purchased all of your discs. The death on Kate has moved me deeply. I met Kate one night at The Bottom Line. She was so nice.
Sara says:
A true Canadian treasure has left us. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Mitch Melnick says:
Montreal has lost one of its angels. Peace to extended family.
Bry says:
a thousand and one blessings to Kate and her family. Thanks for all the great music.
julian aley says:
1st and 2nd LP’s are two of my favorites. Thank you for the music.
Georgina Sparrow says:
Dearest family, especially Rufus and Martha
I was so saddened to hear of Kate’s death. I was at the concert at the Albert Hall on 9th December. It was a magical night and I will treasure the memories of hearing you all sing and celebrate christmas.
Rufus – I text my children everyday and whisper – \your’re special\, just like your mum did to you. I will see you in Ipswich later this year.
With love and sending you the strength to get through the sad days ahead.
Georgina x
Claire says:
I’m so sorry to hear about Kate, may she rest in peace. I’m drowning myself in her music here in Ireland.
Dirk S. says:
Somewhere in Flanders (Belgium)French Record and Heartbeats Accelerating will be played tonight. Thanks for years of beautiful music, meeting the sisters after a concert in Bruges is a memory I still cherish.
hillybilly says:
it was beautiful, the night at the Royal Festival Hall, thank you, and am very, very sorry for your loss
fhaedra says:
We will miss her everywhere. But her voice will carry on and we will listen.
Sincere condolences to all of Kate’s family.
jan says:
Can only agree-we followed kate and anna for years and were at the albert hall-we were even due to come out to cnada this year and hoped we might see them-feeling for you Anna-our thoughts are with you
blair says:
The angels are sounding a little more sweeter,thanks you Kate,peace is with you now.
Nicole Reith says:
Dear family,
I can hardly express my sadness. I have never loved music more than yours, and Kate will be sorely missed. I wish you the best in coping with your loss.
Ian Probert says:
So, so sad to hear this. Kate was a beautiful singer and a beautiful person.
Can I send my deepest sympathies and love to Anna, Martha, Rufus and Loudon. At times like this you need to know that people are thinking about you.
Much love,
Ian
Elizabeth says:
Love to all of you, who have given so much to me.
