Cathy Shortt

Its difficult to sum her up in such a small space. But I will say you would have to travel far to get a better nurse or person. Rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all Cathy’s family on her passing may she rest in peace.
A wonderful nurse we won’t forget as we always enjoyed her home visits and she always enjoyed a cup of tea and toast after her drive up from cork , rest in the arms of the angles.

Sincere condolences to Cathy’s family. She was an exceptional nurse and did so much for her patients.
RIP Cathy

My deepest condolences to Cathy's family, friends, colleagues and patients on her sad passing. I had the honour and privilege of working with Cathy, learning from her amazing teaching, knowing she was a friend. She was an inspirational woman and always ready with a smile and the chats when I'd meet her walking her babies in Ballincollig. She will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. Rest in Peace now Cathy. It's well deserved❤️

Sincere sympathys to the shortt family on the sad passing of cathy.

Cathy was our cysticfibrosis specialist for our son Conor and daughter Valerie and we are extremely grateful for all her years of care and support.both are late 20' Valerie had a baby boy in December and conor is very good also.
This would not have been possible for all the great work done by Cathy and her team .
Rest in peace Cathy.

Sincere condolences to the Shortt family on the very sad loss Cathy . She was an exceptional colleague in CUH with her depth of expertise and professionalism. She will be sorely missed by anyone who worked with her and indeed by her many ex patients. She was also great company in
Mary Os! Rest in peace Cathy

May her gentle soul rest in peace. Condolences to Cathys Family at this very sad time

My condolences to Cathy's family, colleagues, and friends. I was saddened to hear of Cathy's untimely passing. I first met Cathy 25yrs ago when i was underaking research in the area of CF. Cathy was so helpful in advising me on what areas of research really mattered in making a difference to the lives of young patients and their families. She was a straight talker, a wealth of knowledge, and most importantly cared for her patients and families with unselfish dedication and love. Thank you Cathy and rest in peace now.

Pauline, so sorry to hear of the death of your sister Cathy.

The love she has shown throughout her life will now carry you all through the difficult days ahead.

Sisters hold a special place within our hearts forever.❤️

May she sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Catherine Hyland. (nee Williams)

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I was heartbroken to learn of Cathy’s passing.

It was Cathy who was there for my parents on the day I was first diagnosed, rousing them from their fear with her characteristic pragmatism and reassuring smile.

She would go on to be a staple of my clinic visits in the first two decades of my life. She was endlessly patient and a great listener, always in my corner, and always ready to crack a joke if the situation called for it.

It was difficult to imagine clinic after she retired, just as it is difficult now to imagine a world without her in it. She was truly a formidable human being.

Neither I nor my parents will ever forget Cathy and all she did for us over the years. It was a privilege that we knew her, as I know it was for all who did.

Sending my love to her family, and to her colleagues at CUH, who carry the legacy of her life’s work. I know they will continue to make her proud.

I was so sorry to hear of Cathy s untimely passing . An amazing lady & true advocate for patient & staff alike .i had the privilege of working with her while she built & expanded CF facilities in Cuh. Deepest condolences to the Shortt family & extended families on your immense loss . May her gentle soul rest in peace .Gone too soon.

My deepest sympathy to Cathy's Family, friends and CF family on this terrible loss of life taken too soon. Cathy always full of wit and always had a smile on her face. It was a pleasure to work with her for a few years.

My sincere condolences to Cathy's family & friends on her untimely death. Cathy was a wonderful Nurse, a fantastic advocate for her patients & a great support to the multidisciplinary team in CUH. May She Rest In Peace.

Deepest condolences to Cathy s family & Extended Family,Cathy was our daughter Rachel’s first cf nurse, She was brilliant at her job & Came to our house many times,Hope you are Catching up with Rachel there in Heaven 💕May you Rest In Peace Dear Cathy .

Our sincere sympathy to the Shortt family on the passing of your beloved Cathy, may her gentle soul rest in peace. Cathy was an exceptional CF Nurse Specialist and we will be forever grateful to her for the exceptional care she took of our niece. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences to the Shortt family.Cathy was such a great friend to our brother Kevin throughout his life,Cathy was not only was Kevin nurse,she was a great friend to us,
May she rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Podge and all the Shortt family. Ar dheis dè go raibh a h-anam.

My sincere condolences to Cathy’s family, friends and the CF team. Thank you for sharing Cathy with us.

I met Cathy when I was 8 years old. From that day on, Cathy become one of the central figures in my life. Cathy was our second Mom, someone who knew that you needed reassurance but who also knew you needed to be tough. She would come into the ward every morning at the start of her shift and every evening before she left. It was something she continued to do when I was an adult. When she had to choose between paediatrics and adults, I was so relieved she decided to ‘follow her adults’ and stick by us until her retirement.

It is hard to put into words the woman that Cathy was. But for me, as a patient, Cathy was Cathy. She was the person who was by my side through it all. She delivered all her advice in a no-nonsense manner while never dismissing how unfair things could be. Everyone in my life knew Cathy. ‘What did Cathy say?’, ‘Did you see Cathy?’ She was a powerhouse, fearless and never took no for an answer. She ensured her patients had that trait too, a stubbornness to push beyond limitations.

Cathy, you taught me how to take care of myself, and to never give up. I am here today because of you. You trained a team in the CUH that you can be proud of, who take care of us as you showed them. I will continue to try and make you proud.
Rest now and the angels in Heaven will take care of you as you have taken care of us.
I love you and miss you.xx

My sincere and deepest condolences to Cathy's family and friends on her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this extremely difficult time. May Cathy Rest In Peace

Sincere condolences to Cathy's family and many friends on her death.
My first contact with Cathy was as a student nurse in St Michael's ward in Our Lady's Childrens Hospital, Crumlin in the early 80's.
Our paths crossed many times in subsequent years.
Cathy was a true advocate for her patients, an educator to many and has left a legacy for nursing and the CF community.
May Cathy rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Cathy’s family and to her friends and colleagues in CUH. A wonderful nurse specialist and patient advocate. May she Rest in Peace. Regards Áine (ex CUH)

Deepest sympathy to the shortt family on the passing of Cathy may her gentle soul rest in peace

Rest in peace Cathy…. That is if the gang that have gone before you give you any!! I hope you and all your special cf patients are sipping cocktails!! Condolences to your family on such a massive loss, Cathy was definitely one in a million.

Deepest condolences to the Short family on the sad passing of Cathy, such a wonderful lady who will be missed by so many people but especially by her loving family.

To Noel, Pauline, Michael and family our sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of Cathy. Lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to Cathy's family.
I am so deeply saddened to hear of her passing .
I first came across Cathy when I was a student nurse in Crumlin and Cathy was my mentor in Our Lady's ward. We crossed paths many times after that both professionally and when I required her expertise in a personnel capacity.
She was kindness personified.
May she Rest peacefully

To Cathy’s family, her CF colleagues and all those who loved Cathy our sincere sympathy on your great loss. Cathy came into our lives in 2000 when I was overwhelmed with the diagnosis I’d be given. I can remember Cathy taking my tiny baby in her arms and calmly talking me through my many questions. She was kindness personified and she was always at the other end of the phone for my many crisis phone calls! Cathy dedicated her life to all the CF patients that passed through her hands and she was an extended part of all CF families. RIP Cathy, you deserve the best bed in Heaven with those angels guiding you home that you helped here on earth. Your name will always be connected with the wonderful advances that our CF patients have the advantage of today.

Heartbreaking condolences and deepest sympathy to my darling friend Pauline, to Noel and Mike and to all Cathy's family, great friends and her colleagues in CUH and the C.F. family. She always welcomed me into her home when I'd go down to visit and stay with Pauline. As the saying goes: "mi casa es su casa" my house is your house - and that was so very true. Everybody was welcomed into her home in Ballincollig and we all loved going down to her. The breakfast, the infamous brown bread, the glass of wine, the chats, the opinions Cathy did and had it all. She was just a super woman both in her work and home life, and will be missed more than she will ever know by everyone. Rest easy Cathy and keep you spirit near to all those mourning you. x

So very sorry to hear of Cathy's passing, a fantastic nurse ,colleague and person ,condolences to her family and friends.

So sad to hear of Cathy's passing
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏
She was always available for advice and consultation re Stoma/ Peg care and issues in that area. She was so giving and helpful. She helped so many people selflessly.
Please accept my condolences to her family ,friends, amd CUH friends.
A huge loss RIP.Cathy

Depest sympathy to the shortt family on the passing of Cathy what a kind caring lady rip

So very sorry & saddened to hear about Cathy.
When I first started in CF I was told to ring Cathy she'll help you with all things CF. She was always at the end of the phone with advice and I was grateful of her wise words.
Like many others we had great nights at the CF conference in Killarney.
May Cathy Rest in Peace.

You were a very special person. You will be missed by so many.

Very sorry to hear about Cathy's passing. She was my sister's CF nurse for her 15 years, was there when Joanne passed away and was a fabulous support to our family. A lady. I truly hope she rests in peace and is rewarded for her amazing dedication to so many childreb, adults and their families.

Condolences to all of the family and friends of Cathy. She was a wonderful, kind, professional woman with a serious talent for getting a vein on the first try while chatting away with you.

Sincere Sympathy to Shortt Family on sad passing of Cathy , May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace..

My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Cathy's family, friends and colleagues on her untimely death. Cathy was a true professional and a wonderful advocate for her CF patients. It is a privilege to have known her. May Cathy rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Cathy's family,her CF family,her many friends.
Cathy had a profound and caring impact on the people she cared for.
Cathy came into my daughter's life in 1996 when she was 2 years old and I a very young CF parent who was scared and nervous about my little daughter's future living and managing CF. Cathy was an angel from heaven send into out lives. I'll never forget our first time meeting Cathy it was like we knew her always she was so easy to talk too always putting our minds at ease and always on the other end of the phone. We will never forget her kindness love and support. We will never forget her grin, smile twinkle in her eyes and the sound of her heels coming into the room. We will be forever greatful to Cathy she will live forever in our hearts.

May Cathy's gentle soul rest in peace.

I had the opportunity to work with Cathy before she retired, she had a wonderful presence with patients and staff alike. It is a privilege to have known her.
May she rest in peace.

A beautiful kind lady who looked after my daughter so well, we have alot to thank her for. Sad loss. Condolences to her family. RIP xxx

It’s hard to know where to begin. Saying that Cathy was a special part of the Geraghty household feels like an understatement. Over the past few days, hearing countless stories from her family, colleagues, and patients has only reinforced how deeply she touched so many lives.

I feel truly honored to have known her and grateful to have had her in my life. May she rest in peace.

To the Shortt Family, the CF Team, Friends and CF Family.

Only the most special are lucky enough to meet a real live angel and we have all been blessed to do so through Cathy's life.

The mass yesterday and the condolences here tell us of a unique woman who walked amongst us. We had the privilege of her guidance, advise and fun over the years and will love her forever.

Thank you Cathy, an angel has returned to heaven no doubt to a resounding welcome from her boys and girls who went before her.

As the treatment of CF evolved she always said her wish was to have OAP's with CF (in other words, a long healthy life). Cathy's work will ensure this comes to pass.

My sincere condolences to Cathy’s family, former colleagues and friends. Cathy was an exemplary specialist nurse and a wonderful advocate for her patients and the CF service. Cathy left a tremendous legacy which will endure. We were so fortunate to have known and worked with her. RIP. Tony McNamara (ex CEO CUH)

Our sincere sympathy to you Pauline,Noel and Michael and all the Shortt and Gill family on the passing of your dear sister and
aunt Cathy.
May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Shortt family on the sad passing of Cathy. R.I.P

Sincere sympathies to the Shortt and Gill families on the passing of Cathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to the Shortt family. Cathy was a wonderful light in all the lives she touched. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. RIP

My sincere condolences to the Shortt family on the sad passing of Cathy.
Be assured that you are all in my prayers at this very sad time.
May Cathy rest in the peace of Heaven.
+John Buckley

Cathy, you were a mentor, and a teacher to me in my early days, in Galway, trying to find my way. Your support professionally as our Cf team was being formed was immeasurable. I could ring you for anything, night or day. You set me straight and I listened. Over the years you became one of my best friends, part of my little family, the late night chats with my father Christy in the sitting room, putting the world to right. Cathy, Trish & me, the three muskateers, who travelled the world together, had the best fun together and the best laughs. We,ll leave out the time we almost got arrested at the US border, we could write a book. You were fearless. I can say now, you were one of the bravest people I know. What a wonderful family you have, you were so blessed, I will miss you terribly Cathy. Lady and Sonny will be hugged to bits. Untill we meet again Cath, may god hold you in the palm of his hand.

Ger, Dec & Sally Cait xxx
Athenry

Sincere sympathy to noel pauline & michael on the sad passing of your sister cathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the shortt family.

Deepest sympathy to the Shortt family at this sad time.
May Cathy rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Pauline and family Rest in peace Cathy.you were an institution. May God reward you.

Sincere sympathy to the Shortt family on the sad passing of Cathy.
May she rest in peace 🙏

Condolences to the family, friends and all those who will miss Cathy. A vibrant life taken too soon. A trailblazer in her profession, Cathy improved the lives of those she cared for and has left a lasting legacy in CUH. I was newly appointed CNS in CUH " a few years ago" and Cathy was quite simply my hero and an example to aspire to. May she rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Cathy’s family. I had the privilege of working with her in CUH. She was a dedicated professional and valued colleague who always put her patients first. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the Shortt family on the passing of Cathy,
May her soul rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Shortt family and Cathy's wide circle of friends, a beautiful person,a colleague in our lady's crumlin and cork university hospitals, may Cathy rest in peace

My deepest condolences to all of Cathy's family at this sad time. She was an extremely kind and caring nurse. May She rest in peace.

Very sad to hear of Cathys passing.Sincere sympathy to Cathys Family,Friends and past Colleagues.I had the pleasure of meeting Cathy at many work related meetings and conferences.
It was very evident that Cathy loved and enjoyed her work.Cathy was always very generous with sharing her knowledge and expertise with her Nursing colleagues .Thank you Cathy for your time,work and compassion while working in the Cf Community.You will be missed.