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Obituary
It is with broken hearts, but with appreciation for a life well lived, that we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa Mary Anne (McGowan) Keenan at Bobby’s Hospice, after a short illness, on November 27, 2022.
Theresa was born February 23, 1934, to George and Annie (Quinlan) McGowan of Saint John, NB. She lost her father George, a Saint John firefighter, in 1941 while he was fighting a fire on Dock Street. This left her with an acute sense of devotion and loyalty to her mother, siblings and to her family in general. Throughout her life, she would demonstrate a tremendous sense of generosity and would give her last dollar to anyone in need of shelter.
Theresa graduated from Mount Carmel Academy in 1951 and worked in various administrative positions with CHSJ, the Oland‘s Brewery and the National Harbours Board. She met her husband Duncan at a CYO dance in 1954. They would go on to marry in 1959 and would share 63 years of marriage and two children together.
She is survived by her loving husband Duncan, her children Rob (Holly) and Lisa (David), her beloved grandchildren Julie (Robert), Mitchell (Ashley), Teresa, Hayden and Dominic. She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Barbara Morrow, her brother Donald McGowan and sister-in-law Claire McGowan.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers George McGowan, Murray McGowan and sister Mary Furze.
We wish to thank Bobby’s Hospice for their exceptional care of our mother.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fundy Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 4, 2022, between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Saint John on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 12:10 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Theresa’s memory may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or to Romero House.
February 23 1934 November 27 2022 (age 88)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Theresa Mary-Anne McGowan Keenan February 23 1934 November 27 2022 (age 88)..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick