Anna Corrigan

Anna was born on January 2, 1924 to James Vincent McKenny and Charlotte Freeman in Read, Ontario. She passed on January 2, 2025 in Oshawa at the age of 101. Anna was the beloved wife of Bernard Corrigan (dec. 2012) for 60 years.

She was the second child in a joyful Irish Catholic farm family of 10 children. Anna is predeceased by Margaret McGuinness (Ed), Donald (Jean), Lorne (Frances), Leo, Vincent (Eileen), and Helen Hanley (Basil). She is survived by her brother James (Marina), sisters Mary Corrigan (Patrick dec.), Bernice Corrigan (Frank), and sister in law Marion McKenny.

Anna was a dedicated parishioner at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church in Oshawa and was a 70 year member of the Catholic Women’s League.

Anna is the adored aunt to 67 nieces and nephews. She was a quiet woman who loved being involved in her family’s social events. She was a friendly neighbour who made an effort to get to know people in a personal way. She exhibited a positive attitude towards life and had an amazing memory for names and dates of birthdays and anniversaries. Anna finished most conversations with some type of humour, so your visit ended with a smile. She had a strong work ethic and was incredibly independent well into her 90s. Relatives and friends enjoyed visiting Anna in her home where she made everyone feel welcome, included and most of all, loved.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, ON. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 486 Enright Road, Read, Ontario. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery will follow with a reception in the Parish Hall.

Donations can be made to: give.camh.ca in Anna’s memory.