BALSDON, Katherine Naomi (nee DASHNER) Passed away peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Vernon C. Balsdon. Loving mother of Greg and his wife Claudia and Bruce and his wife Andrea. Dear grandmother of Mary and Leona. Predeceased by her brothers George and Andy. Katherine will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax, on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Erskine Cemetery. Katherine was a longtime member of Pickering Village United Church and the Ontario Chapter of OES. If so desired, donations to the Pickering Village United Church or the Arthritis Society of Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca