Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Burnaby at the age of 83. Her final days were spent with her loving and devoted family by her side. Predeceased by her husband, Shaun and granddaughter, Melissa. She is survived by her children: Cathleen (Garry), Patrick, Sharon (Robert), Dianne (Doug), Christine (James), Maureen (Mark) and Kevin (Carol), and grandchildren: Shane, Sarah, Liam, Ciara, Erin, Nicole, Bryna, Chris, Trevor, Tom, Samantha, Natalie, Megan and Siobhan; also by her brother Frank Gleeson and many relatives and friends. Her early married years were spent raising her family and supporting her husband. She gave unselfishly of her time and talents to her church and community. She will be remembered for her love of life, sense of humour and feistiness. Prayers to be offered on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver Burnaby from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver 10:00 am. The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the Palliative Care Ward at Burnaby General Hospital for their compassionate care of our mother. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the BC Cancer Society.
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