In Memoriam: Kathryn ("Kathy") Sainty, KC

  • January 30, 2024

The memorial service will be Saturday February 24th at 1pm at St. Faith's Anglican Church, 7284 Cypress Street, Vancouver.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy's memory can be made to the Larry Huddart Scholarship at Pearson College, Victoria B.C. or St. Faiths Anglican Church, Vancouver.


With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kathryn ("Kathy") Sainty KC, on January 27, 2024.

Kathy was a valued and trusted friend, colleague, and mentor to many in the legal profession. She was generous with her time and spent countless hours volunteering both in and outside of the legal profession, particularly in the support of women. Kathy served as Chair of the Women Lawyers Forum, BC and was involved on the BC WLF Executive in various capacities for eight years, after which she served as the Chair of the National WLF from 2018 to 2019. As a leader and mentor, Kathy was known for her kindness, dedication, and unfailing sense of humour.

Kathy also made notable contributions to the legal profession through her career. In 2001, after serving as Legal Counsel to the Chief Justice and Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, she was appointed a District Registrar of the Court and in 2010 she became the Registrar of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, serving in this role until 2014. After this time, Kathy obtained mediation training from Harvard Law School and pursued her passion for alternative dispute resolution. As a mediator, Kathy helped bring many disputes to a consensual resolution. She was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2015.

Kathy’s optimism, even in the face of challenges, was an inspiration to many. Her positive impact on those around her will be felt for many years to come and she will be deeply missed by those who knew her.