GLEASON, Catherine
Posted: July 24th, 2018
GLEASON
CATHERINE THERESE GLEASON, beloved wife of John “Jack” Gleason of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the age of 74 years.
Cathy was predeceased by her mother, Rose, her father, Lawrence Irvine and her sisters, MaryAnne Lomax, Margaret Steele and Patricia Imeson.
She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” of 53 years, her children, John (Angela) of Lethbridge, Paul (Judy) of Red Deer, Laura Kerr (Jim) of Lethbridge, and Tim of Calgary. She is also survived by her sister, Sally (Gerry) Pittman of Lethbridge, and sister-in-law, MaryLou Staddon of Kingston, Ontario. Cathy has 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, which she cared for greatly and enjoyed spending time with any time she could.
Cathy was born April 16, 1944 in Lethbridge, Alberta and was educated and spent her entire life here. Throughout Cathy’s life, she had many different interests and jobs, and touched many lives in the process. She had the uncanny ability to bring out the best in everyone she encountered.
Cathy enjoyed helping out people wherever she could: from volunteering at the schools when her children were small, being the Sunday Mass organist at St. Patrick’s Church for over 35 years, a typist long before computers for University students for their theses, lead secretary for the engineers at Alberta Environment and Executive Secretary for the 2009 Alberta Winter Senior Games.
Cathy was always a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Cathy supported and was involved with many community musical endeavors, to which she immensely enjoyed to watch and also participate in.
We would like to thank all the staff at Chinook Regional Hospital and Homecare for all their kindness and care.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Wednesday, July 25, at 7:00 P.M., with Deacon Frank Peta officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, July 26, at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant. Cremation will follow with an interment at a later date.
For those wishing to honour Cathy’s life, memorial donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Paul (Judy) our thoughts are with you through this most difficult time. Judging by the many accomplishments your mother achieved you must be very proud of her.
regards
The Hardys
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing – shocked, indeed. She was a real fixture for the neighbors in the cul-de-sac on 30th street and it was only just the other day that I was reminiscing about babysitting for her and Jack when I was about 10. I am sorry not to be able to see her again and send my love and best wishes to all of her family.