The death occurred at the Western Hospital, Alberton, on
Wednesday, March 31, 2021, with her loving family by her
side, of Catherine Aletha McKenna, of the Rev. WJ Phillips Residence,
Alberton, age 82 years. Born at Elmsdale on November 26, 1938, she was
the daughter of the late Ronald Anthony and Gertrude Eloise (nee
Cameron) McKenna.
Dear sister to Norma (late Basil) Griffin of Alberton and
Dale (Eileen) McKenna of Alberton. She is also survived by her many
nieces and nephews, and by her brother-in-law, Bernie McCluskey, of
Moncton.
She was predeceased by sisters, Joan McCluskey and Aileen
(late Carl) Shea.
Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. No
visiting hours to be held. A private family funeral mass will be
celebrated on Monday, April 5, 2021, from the Sacred Heart Church,
Alberton, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Andrew MacDonald, celebrant. Interment
later in the church cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorials to PEI Mental Health
would be gratefully appreciated.
The family of Catherine McKenna offers their deepest
gratitude to Island EMS, Provincial Intergrated Home Care
Program, our Provincial Health Care Hospitals and the many working
behind the scenes. Thank you.
Mona Broderick and Phyllis Matthews...you were part of her
life line. Thank You.
Chad Matthews...Catherine would be so happy to have you
part of her funeral...Thank You.
Rev. WJ Philips Residence...her home. We always
heard...take me home. You were her home. And her family in many ways.
Everything you did for her was a gift to us...Thank
You.
Father Andrew (Sacred Heart Parish, Alberton) and Rooney
Funeral Home (David Smith) your assistance and guidance meant very
much to us at this time. Thank You.
To all we are thankful for the gifts, condolences, messages
and just chats.
Catherine had some challenges...for many of us those
challenges taught us to grow, to see things in a new way, to keep our
mind open for new ways to learn...please continue to do
this.
Be Truthful,
if you tell the truth, you don't have to remember
anything!
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