Obituary of Kathleen Phelan
PHELAN, Kathleen - It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen Phelan (nee Duffy), our loving mother and devoted wife to our father Patrick. She passed quietly and peacefully and surrounded by her family in the early hours of Sunday, September 3 at the age of 75. Kathleen's life was dedicated to her family and she will be sadly missed by all, including her husband Patrick of 50 years as of this past May, and her five children Chris (Daisy), Terence, Colum (Natalie), Kathleen and Patricia. Her fourteen grandchildren will always cherish her and the time they spent with her, including Crystal (Robbie), Cirissa and Christopher; Kaitlyn, Abbey, Ellie and Cora; Emma and Owen; Isabella, Ivory, Gemma, Nicholas and Christian. She is survived by her older sister Vicky (Jim) McCabe and her younger brother Brian (Phyllis) Duffy. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Ellen Duffy, her sister Ellie (Jackie) McCabe and her sister Isabelle (Neil) Sommers. She is loved and will be missed by her many nieces and nephews here in Canada and in Ireland and her loving friends. Kathleen leaves behind memories and a legacy of the most special kind - family. She was most invested in the care and support of her children and grandchildren and always had a loving gesture and kind word to say. She worked hard in her devotion to her family and her love and support was constant and strong. A special thank you goes to Father Andy Goodwin, and all the supportive and caring staff at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Thank you for your time, your special care and your support to our family. Also, gratitude is sent to Dr. Rosloski for all of his care to her since her arrival to Canada from Ireland in 1974.The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Tuesday, September 5th from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place on Tuesday at 3p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street, St. Catharines on Wednesday, September 6th at 11a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.