Peacefully, with family at her side at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, on November 21, 2011 in her 92nd year. Born on January 4, 1920 in Edmonton, Alberta, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Claude, on August 17, 1971. Mum is survived by her daughters, Claudia Parish (Kelly Folk) of Victoria, BC; Kathleen Parish de Valencia (Salvador Valencia Navarro) of Mexico City; Patricia (Dennis) Singer of Francois Lake, BC; son, Daniel Parish (Cleone) of Houston, BC and daughter, Maureen Parish Moulton (Gary Moulton) of Courtenay, BC; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and their families.
Mum will be missed by friends in her church, social groups and many in Courtenay, Houston and Telkwa, BC who will remember her generous and friendly pioneering spirit.
The family are grateful for the loving care that Mum received from the staff during her two year stay on ECU 2 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. We wish to extend a special thank you to Dr. Terri Trottershaw for her care and sensitivity to Mum and the family during Mum’s final hours.
A Family Mass was held at the Franciscan Friary, officiated by Father Anthony, on Tuesday, November 22nd. Special thanks to our dear friend, Armande Morton for her beautiful musical contribution. Private cremation with interment in Houston with her husband, Claude, at a later date. Tributes, if desired, may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be offered below.
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Kathleen was truly one of a kind and I will miss her deeply and for a long time.
I do have some docs I’d like to share with the family, would a member of the family please email me… I’ll reply with what memories I have of Kathleen.
Kathleen was more than mortal, greater than the sum of her parts, a Lady, a comedian, … she was a gift…
I was sad to read this news. I thought she was a great woman and made me feel welcome when I moved to the Comox Valley – I’m sure you will all miss her.