We were saddened to learn that Catherine Broughton, a former Regional President and former member of SI Ashford and SI Maidstone passed away at the end of September 2020. Catherine was married to Tom Broughton, who was a Toastmaster and they had twin daughters and three grandchildren. She lost her hearing during her 40s and when she was a Soroptimist, she had assistance from a Hearing Dog, Athena. Catherine was an active Soroptimist (member of SI Ashford) and South East England Regional President in 1995-96. Soon afterwards, she transferred to SI Maidstone as she was living nearby at Boughton Monchelsea. First impressions of Catherine were of her professionalism, wisdom, and her gentle sense of humour, which resulted in many smiles and lots of laughter. Athena was a great icebreaker and wherever they went, Catherine was always warm, caring, and helpful and acted as an advocate for