Obituary of Katrina Nicole Seckar

Katrina Nicole Mann Seckar (Katya)

Katya passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at home after undergoing extensive treatment for cancer. She was born in Campbellford, ON on December 3rd, 1981. Loving daughter of Allison (Mann) Townsend (Geoff) and the late John Joseph Seckar. Devoted partner of Chris Mutton and mother to twins Everett and Forrest. Sister to Dalila (Tim) of Codrington, ON and Nicholas (Erin) of Florida. She was cherished by her extended family: Joss Mann, Toronto; Gwyn Mann and Allan Rodgers, Peterborough and their children Luke, Nanika and daughter Grace, Brooklyn NY; and Gemma Rodgers, Sultan Chaudhry and their children Idrees and Safa, Hamilton; Chris, Toronto; Portia Mann and Dan Burritt, Vancouver; Drew and Maria Mann, and their children Cathy and Vince, Bowmanville; Chris's parents Wayne & Carol Mutton, and sister Hayley, her husband Charlie Martin and their children Claire and Roger, all of Peterborough; and Valerie Geen “Granny V”, Prince Edward County.

Family burial will take place at Shiloh Cemetery in Hilton, ON. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Katya was diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung, a very rare cancer, on February 7th, 2024. At the time of her diagnosis, she was fourteen weeks pregnant with twin boys. In order to ensure the safety of her children, she declined treatment until after their delivery. Katya deeply valued her caring doctors, nurses and health professionals who treated her with respect and compassion.

Katya was an enthusiastic traveller, participating in a one-year exchange program in the Netherlands, Canada World Youth in Brazil, and a study semester in Panama as part of her environmental sciences degree at McGill University, where she carried a full scholarship. Over the course of her life, she was fluent in French, Spanish, Dutch and Brazilian Portuguese. 

She carried her passion for the environment into her professional life, educating the public in ways to protect our natural heritage. She was an educator at EcoSource and later an education specialist with the Region of Peel. Her dedication was well noted by her team members. Katya served as president of the Ontario Society of Environmental Educators from 2015 to 2017.

She took great enjoyment in music, singing with her friends and unwinding with Karaoke. She was an avid reader, loved cozy weekend afternoons with tea and board games, and weekend escapes to the country.
 

She was loved by many. Her kindness, empathy, warmth and gentle nature created many lifelong friendships. These relationships were of the utmost importance to her, and she remained devoted to spending time with her friends over her lifetime.

Arrangements entrusted to Hendren Funeral Homes, Norwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to DAN Women & Babies Program at Sunnybrook, Odette Cancer Program, NanKind and VHA Home Healthcare by clicking on the links provided or by calling the Funeral Home at 705 639-5322.