Catherine Mary Heffernan

Catherine Mary Heffernan, Forest, Ontario, Canada and formerly of Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Peacefully, at North Lambton Lodge, Ontario on Friday, September 8th, 2023, at the grand old age of 95.

 

Catherine was a proud and dedicated teacher with the Catholic School Board for many years. She retired in 1988 to Forest, Ontario along with her lifelong friend and fellow teacher Kay Beadon. The two gals kept busy gardening, travelling and countless hours of volunteering their time to the community and to their beloved Catholic Church.

 

Catherine leaves behind two brothers-in-law; John and Peter as well as extended family in Ireland. Predeceased by her sisters; Patricia, Josephine, Eleanor and Mary and brothers; Andrew and James. Catherine also leaves behind her dear friends Nellie and Joe Boere of Forest, Ontario who always made sure she was cared for and loved.

 

A special, heartfelt thanks to the staff of North Lambton Lodge and in particular, the caregivers in the Oak wing for the care and compassion shown to Catherine during her ten years of calling North Lambton Lodge home.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church, Forest on Catherine's birthday, Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 11 am with visitation one hour prior to Mass.

 

Catherine's Mass will be livestreamed at www.forestfuneralhome.com

 

Catherine's mortal remains will travel the Atlantic one final time as she makes her way back to Callan, Kilkenny, Ireland to be buried in the family plot. Details of the Memorial Mass and burial of ashes to follow.

 

If desired, memorial contributions to St. Vincent de Paul, Forest Mission Committee or the Forest Food Bank would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Please also leave your messages of condolences for The Heffernan Family on the link below.