It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Mary Cathcart (nee Halpin), who died peacefully at Providence Villa in Scarborough on Wednesday 13 September 2023. Born in Brookeborough, Northern Ireland in 1926, she moved to England as a young woman to study nursing and where she married the love of her life, Ivor George Cathcart. In 1953 she emigrated to Canada where she and her husband raised their family.
She is remembered with love by her children Ivor (Virginia), Yvonne (Zafar), Myra (Doug), Denise, Brian (Teresa) and Pauline (Don); as well as her grandchildren Stephen, Michael,Christina, Oona, Matthew, Cameron, Nicole, Cantrys, Shane and Spencer; and her great-grandchildren Atticus, Breauna, Mikayla, Hailey, Izyk, Jack, Logan and Declan. She will be dearly missed by Frances Campbell, a friend for over seventy years and by her extended family and friends in Canada, England and Ireland.
She was predeceased by Ivor George Cathcart, her loving husband of sixty years, her brother Kevin Halpin, her sister Cathleen Henderson and her grandson Ivor Keenan. Our sincere gratitude to all the management and care staff of Pine House at the Houses of Providence for their loving and compassionate care of our mother and the ongoing care of our beloved sister, Denise.
Mass of the Faithful Departed will take place on Monday 18 September 2023 at 11:00 am at St. James, Colgan, followed by interment at St James Cemetery. A reception will follow at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Epilepsy Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Funeral Mass
St. James Church Colgan
2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Tottenham L0G1W0
Monday September 18, 2023
11:00am
Interment
St. James Colgan Cemetery
2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0
Monday September 18, 2023
Gemma Henderson says
To All the Cathcart family.
My sincerest condolences to you all on the passing of Mary . May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. You all will be in my thoughts & prayers. God bless you all and give you the courage as you travel the road of grief.
Gemma Henderson
Enniskillen.
Laurie & Jim Rosie says
The Cathcart family will be held close in our thoughts as you celebrate her life and legacy. Sending you our love.
Sandi & John Tessier says
Our condolences to you Ivor, Ginny and family. Hugs to all of you.
Joan Kwiatkowski says
Ivor, Ginny and Family: Please accept my sincerest condolences to all of you in the passing of your Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and at a peace she has never known before. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sorrowful time. May God bless you all and give you strength to get through the days that follow.
Janet Bothe says
To the Cathcart Family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of her from my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May she rest in Peace.
Cindy Brent & Family says
Ivor, Ginny and family: Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom.
marc ronan says
Sincere condolences from the Ronan family
Dorell & Rick says
So many happy memories of family get togethers! Auntie Mary was always ready for a crowd & was so loving & kind. Both your parents were a big part of my life that I will treasure forever. Sending hugs to all of you. So sorry I couldn’t be there.
Ruth Johnston says
We will be thinking of you all tomorrow as you say goodbye to dear Aunt Mary.
Sending love and hugs.
Ruth & Fsmily xx
Bob and Julie Eagan says
Dear, dear Ivor and Ginny and family. We are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother. We are here for you and know that she is with God. Peace, love and deepest condolences to all of you.
Bob and “Jules” Eagan.
Stephen, Christine Gleeson and family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this time. May she rest in peace.
Bill Butt says
To the Cathcart family, I’m expressing my deepest sympathy and condolences in the passing of Mary. I have many fond memories of her and Ivor when we were younger. Both were special people.
Sending hugs
Bill, Daryl and Sarah Butt.
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn says
Ivor & Ginny, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. Sending loves and hugs.
Begin says
Our condolences to you Ivor and Ginny and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Roger & Linda Begin
Sheila and Bob Fiander says
Ivor, Ginny and family
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts.
Bill & Sandy Clark says
Sending our condolences, love and prayers to The Cathcart Family for the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother & great grandmother. Mary has left many memories that will be in your hearts forever. Mary has been reunited with the love of her life, Ivor George. Love Bill & Sandy Clark
Mary Doldersum says
Dear Ivor, Ginny and family
Ralph and I send you our deepest sympathy and love on the passing of your dear mother.
Our hearts are with you!
Mary D
Carrie & Scott Dawson says
With our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you & your family.
Tom and Lena Raterman says
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. The passing of a parent always leaves a void no matter how old they might be or we are. Their passing reminds us that we are connected to a long list of ancestors each of whom has brought us to this place and time and for which we take their place to honor the love they gave us and to cherish and pass it on to the next generation as both our privilege and responsibility. My grandmother was also a Halpin, daughter of James Halpin, who came from the same area of Ireland, Cavan.