Comments on: RIP: Philanthropist Cathleen McFarlane Ross

By: David

David — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:28:52 +0000

Having met Cathleen in the late seventies, I just assumed she would always be there for me. I will truly miss her spirit, possitive outlook and all the amazing things she made happen. Palm Beach and Niagara on the Lake will not be the same.
Cathleen you will forever be in my thoughts.

By: lovelee

lovelee — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:36:58 +0000

Never knew u,but from what i have heard thus far u were a beautiful women. and whenever that is lost the world mourns. Beautiful people are hard to find nowa days. I pray for comfort for your family and friends.

By: feel sad

feel sad — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:49:25 +0000

ms.mcfarlane was one of the last of the old guard palm beachers.
I worked on worth ave. in the 80s. she would take her early morning walk up the ave. she never failed to pause, and greet me with a “Good morning, how are you”

she never met a person that she considered beneath her.

she was a truly great lady.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:34:24 +0000

Goodbye Cathleen, you achieved your goal, you left this world a better place than you found it. What a legacy,
We will miss you.
Steve, Dave & Rod

By: Chris and kimberly Ross

Chris and kimberly Ross — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:53:40 +0000

To our fellow Scot: It’s hard to believe we were just together for Scottish Sunday 2 short weeks ago at the Royal Poinciana Chapel…donning our “Ross Clan” tartans and you donning your usual warm and friendly smile! Though the pipes have sounded for you much too early, we surely know you’ve been met with the words “Well done my good and faithful servant!” Rest in peace till we meet again!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:03:49 +0000

Thank you for all the good work you have done over the year, including recent efforts to help Sacred Heart in LW and upcoming plans for the implosion fundraiser.

By: obie one

obie one — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:27:12 +0000

God bless her.

Condolences to family and friends.

Thank you, Ms. McFarlane for all that you did!

By: Salad tosser

Salad tosser — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:52:19 +0000

The world is a litte less brighter today.

By: HM

HM — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:05:39 +0000

Any Palm Beacher who recognizes the fun of watching a building across the Lake go ka-blooey….and turns it into a genuine, low overhead fund raiser, not the obscene million dollar ‘feel good’ orgies the well heeled throw at MarALago to ease their own conscious….is okay in my book.

To quote Ernest Borgnine….”You had a lotta guts, lady. A lotta guts.” Rest in peace.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:37:17 +0000

What an amazing woman. Just a few weeks ago she donated $10,000 to keep Sacred Heart School alive. I hope her family and friends find comfort and peace during this time.