Gertrude Elizabeth McCarthy
1928-2018
Gertrude
Elizabeth
McCarthy
Benoit’s Cove,
NL
June 15, 1928 – May 24,
2018
It is with great sadness that the family of
Gertrude Elizabeth McCarthy (nee Hickey) announce her passing on
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the
age of 89 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her
children, Eileen Raimondo (Gino), Bridgette Compagnon (Frank), Michael
(Velita), Carol Caines, Howard (Sheila), Ches (Marilyn), Mary Barnes
(Eric), John (Wanda), Al (Karen), Kathy (Rob), Theresa (Glen), 21
grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Gertrude also leaves to mourn her sisters Mary McCarthy (Rob) and
Dorothy Companion, her brother Jim (Leona), sister-in-law Vera Hickey,
brother-in-law John Lauretig and a large circle of relatives and
friends. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband Ignatius (Nick). Her
parents Mary Ann and James Hickey, her infant son Ignatius, grandson
Brad McCarthy. Brothers George, Jack, Nath, Leo, Martin and sister
Monica Lauretig, son-in-law Gary Caines and brother-in-law Ross
Companion. We wish to thank the residents and staff of the Lohnes
Complex for their loving support and friendship. And we could only
watch in awe and feel grateful to the team at the Palliative Care
Unit, we cannot thank you enough for the wonderful care that our
mother received. Family and friends may visit Fillatres Funeral Home,
218 Curling Street on Friday, May 25 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. and
7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May
26 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in
Benoit’s Cove, with Father Jim Robertson
officiating. Internment will follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in
Benoit’s Cove. Donations may be made to a charity
of one’s choice. The family guest book may be
signed by visiting
www.fillatre.ca.
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