Catherine "Kitty" Patricia Penney

Reunited once again with her beloved husband, Michael (1982), after many years apart, and her son, Garry (2024).

Loving mother of Judy McGregor, Denise Kent (Tony Kretzky), and Michelle (Ian “I.J.”) James. Adored "Aunt Kit" to many nieces and nephews.

Proud Nanny of Jenny (Brock), Michael, Cameron (Steph), Kayla, Neil (Rachel), Sam and great-grandmother Nanny to Julianna, Everleigh, Wesley, Landon, Scarlett, Isla, and Abby.

Kitty was predeceased by her sons-in-law, Garry McGregor (2004) and Frank DiBattista (2017); her parents, James and Elizabeth Flynn; and her siblings Michael, Rev, Tom, May Hawco, Gertrude Quinlan and Vince.

Kitty was a woman whose sharp wit, infectious laughter, and wonderfully inappropriate sense of humour brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Even the briefest moments spent in her company became the most treasured of memories. Each gathering with her elicited the legendary stories that are shared again and again with fondness and nostalgia for the good times in Kitty's kitchen. She had a remarkable way of making every occasion feel special, and her presence ensured all her loved ones attended every event, no matter how big or how small.

Kitty lived a modest, but incredibly rich and fulfilling life. She was born and raised on Bell Island, Newfoundland as the youngest of seven children. She worked as a switchboard operator until she married Mike and began raising her four children. In 1966, after the mines closed, she joined many other families in the exodus to Ontario, eventually settling in her beloved Cambridge until her final days. She taught her family to find joy in the simple things, make do with the cards they are given, to laugh and dance through even the most difficult times, and to believe that "god willing, everything will be just fine b'y".

Her unwavering faith in God and St. Jude remained a guiding presence throughout her life. Her family finds comfort in imagining that the biggest kitchen party heaven has ever seen is now underway. Kitty is once again surrounded by those she loved, sharing her favourite songs, dancing and celebrating. The memories she created, the happiness she inspired, and the lessons she shared will live on in the hearts of her family, who will miss her dearly until they meet again.

Friends and family will be received at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 6th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Parish, 210 South Street, Cambridge. Kitty will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband at Mount View Cemetery. All are welcome to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments following the service at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew Street, Cambridge.

As expressions of sympathy, donations in Kitty's memory to the Alzheimer's Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Pandey and the staff at Fairview Mennonite Home for the kindness, compassion and care they provided to Kitty. They also want to thank dear friends of the Penney family who have been a source of strength and assistance over the past several months.