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Mary Patricia «Pat» (Downey) Fitzgerald
1930-2024
Mary
Patricia «Pat» (Downey) Fitzgerald passed away on
October 5th, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Mom spent two weeks
in the hospital during which her family ensured she was never
alone.
Mom was
predeceased by her parents, Bert and Annie (McQuarrie) Downey, her
brother Alban and her sister Pauline in infancy. She was also
predeceased by her former husband and close friend, Frank Fitzgerald,
her son-in-law, Joe Melanson and granddaughter, Erin
Melanson.
Mom is
survived by her children Bert (Rhoda Frampton), Pauline Melanson,
Sheila (George) Harnish, Stephen KC (Fonda Bushell), Ann (Bill
Cunningham), Dennis and Irene Fitzgerald (Dewaine Innis). She is also
survived by grandchildren, Lori Riley (Paul), Tom Melanson (Megan),
Claudia Melanson (Brandon MacDonald), Colin Harnish (Ashley), Julianne
Harnish, Gina Harnish (Adam Cooper), Sarah Fitzgerald (Matthew Grant),
Emily Fitzgerald MD (Giles Ayers), Henry Fitzgerald (Tyeena Keats) and
Genevieve Cunningham; great grandchildren, Gus and Mae Riley, Makai
and Quinn Harnish; and former daughters-in-law, Paulette Fitzgerald
and Vanda Nauss; sisters-in-law, Jean Fitzgerald Murphy and Patsy
Fitzgerald Greene; and many members of the Downey, McQuarrie and
Fitzgerald families and a multitude of
friends.
Mom was
born on February 8, 1930 in Corner Book, NL. She grew up there and
spent wonderful childhood days in the Codroy Valley, NL. To the end,
she liked to tell stories of her times in the Codroy Valley as well as
growing up on the Westside of Corner Brook. Mom was a devout Catholic.
Her Church was her rock in happy and sad times. Mom loved to sing and
sang in school and church choirs from a young age. She sang in the
choir of Holy Redeemer Cathedral in Corner Brook and St. Joseph’s
Church in Kentville. She rarely missed a practice or a session. Mom
loved her entire interaction with her friends and fellow congregants
especially doing various church readings. She was proud to be a
Eucharistic Minister who provided Holy Communion to housebound or
hospitalized persons. Mom was an active member of the Catholic Woman’s
League for over 50 years. Mom loved live performances and
was an avid supporter of the arts. She was very well known throughout
downtown Kentville through her almost daily visits to the various
shops especially Chisholm’s where she fed her addiction to the
literary world. She liked to meet her friends for drinks and meals at
Rosie’s. There was always a special visit on St. Patrick’s
Day.
Mom
loved to travel including when she was very young to Toronto or
Montreal shopping for the latest fashions. Mom started her working
career with Newfoundland Customs just after high school and then
became an executive secretary at Bowater Pulp and Paper prior to her
marriage. She then held various administrative positions while raising
her family.
Mom was
the solid rock that kept our family together for many years ensuring
we had a love of reading and a solid education. She was extremely
proud of her children’s’ and grandchildren’s’
accomplishments.
Visitation will be held at the White
Family Funeral Home, Kentville from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. On Wednesday,
October 9, 2024. A funeral mass will be held in St. Joseph’s
Church, Kentville at 10:00 am on Friday, October 11, 2024 with a
reception in the church hall. Interment will be held at a later date
in Corner Brook, NL. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the
charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. For
online condolences and inquiries, please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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19302024
Décès pour la Ville Kentville, Province Nova Scotia
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