Brock University is deeply saddened by the death of student Kathryn Ann (Katie) Grouchy, who passed away on Oct. 26 after battling cancer.

Katie was in her third year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing collaborative program with Loyalist College.  Funeral services will be held in Belleville, Ont. on Monday, Oct. 30 at the John R. Bush Funeral Home, 80 Highland Ave. Details may be found at: http://www.rushnellfamilyservices.com/book-of-memories/3253219/Grouchy-Kathryn-22Katie22/obituary.php.    

Katie’s tragic death was caused by glioblastoma multiforme, which was also the cause of her sister’s death. In November 2016, CBC News interviewed Katie and her family about her diagnosis.  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/belleville-family-second-daughter-brain-tumour-1.3830915.