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GOSS,
Kathleen
Marie (née
McCARTHY) (1955-2006)
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing
of Kathleen Marie
GOSS (née
McCARTHY) on December 29, 2006, at
the age of 51 years. She was recently battling breast cancer
complications, which resulted in cardiac arrest. Kathleen is
survived by her loving husband, Rob, and her two beautiful daughters,
Nicole and Lindsay. She is also remembered by her brothers, Peter,
Brian, and Daniel
McCARTHY; her sisters, Maureen
McCARTHY and
Naomi DIRAGO; her dad, Owen, and his wife, Mary
McCARTHY;
Mary's
family, Cathy
DAVIES,
Cheryle
TILLY, and Bill
McNABB; as well
as numerous nieces and nephews. Kathleen was predeceased by her
mother, Virgina
McCARTHY (née
PORTER.)
Kathleen was born to Owen
and Virginia
McCARTHY in Toronto, Ontario, on June 6, 1955. She
was an active volunteer in the church, including the youth advisory
council, Eucharistic ministry, pastoral care, sacramental preparation,
and Sunday school. In addition, she volunteered at her daughters'
schools within class, on hot lunch committees, on the community
of caring committee, as secretary within the music society, and
as secretary on the parent's council. Within the community she
was a blood donor, and gave generously to many charities. In
July of 2006 Kathleen landed her dream job, as student advisor
within Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. She
will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Relatives and
Friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at Ascension Catholic
Church (1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W.) on Wednesday, January 3,
2007 at 7: 00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Ascension
Catholic Church (1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W.) on Thursday,
January 4, 2007 at 1: 30 p.m. with the Rev. Ignatius Tran, Presider.
Graveside Service to follow in Saint_Joseph's at Queen's Park Cemetery.
Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If Friends
so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Knights
of Columbus Charity c/o Ascension Parish 1100 Berkshire Boulevard
N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3K 3M3. In living memory of Kathleen
Goss, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by
McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre
Street North Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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MURCHIE,
James
Skiffington "
Skiff"
It is with profound sadness that the family of James Skiffington
(Skiff) MURCHIE announces his passing on January 4, 2007. After
a courageous battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of
74 in his home with his loving family by his side. Skiff was
born February 25, 1932 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick and was
the son of the late Verna Ruth
(HANSON) and the late James Skiffington
MURCHIE.
Mr.
MURCHIE worked over 40 years in the food industry,
starting with Dominion Stores and later retiring as President
and Chief Operating Officer of Sobeys Inc. His retirement years
were enjoyed on the golf course and at home with close Friends
and family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Greta
(FORRESTER) of 51 years. Dearly loved and respected father of
Lesley Anne, Cameron, Rory, Greta and son-in-law Bruce. Beloved
grandfather to Jonathan, David, Candace; and Amber and Drew.
He will also be fondly remembered by his sisters Jean (Harold)
and Margaret (Ward). Skiff will be deeply missed by his sister-in-law,
Lorna and his sister-in-law, Betty and brother-in-law, Stan and
his many nieces, nephews and close Friends. Visitation will take
place on Sunday, January 7th 6-9 p.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel,
3164 9th Line (Dundas), Oakville, 905-257-8822. Funeral service
will take place in the chapel on Monday January 8, 2007 at 1 p.m.
Interment will take place in Springcreek Cemetery. If you so
wish, Memorial donations may be made to Dirks Lab, c/o SickKids
Foundation 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2L3 in recognition of Doctor Peter
DIRKS tremendous care and
support to Skiffs granddaughter Amber or to a charity of your
choice. Condolences may be sent to Lesley Anne
SOBEY,
Suite #142,
75 Lavinia Street, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 1N5
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