Obituary of Cecile Gahan

GAHAN: Cecile (nee Sterling) - A resident of Chatham, Cecile Gahan passed away at Riverview Gardens on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 80. Born in Pain Court, Cecile was the daughter of the late Dominic and Theresa (Couture) Sterling. Beloved wife of the late Raymond James Gahan (1977). Loving mother of Edward Raymond (Kristine) Gahan of Charing Cross, Karen Cecile Ann Blondie of Chatham, the late Kevin Gahan (2012) and Shelley Lynn (Rick) Holmes of Kent Bridge. Mother-in-law of Connie Gahan of Chatham. Proud Meme of Sarah Blondie, Roger Blondie (Meagan), Tyler Holmes, Kerilyn Holmes, Kattie Holmes(Salim), Teena Weaver (Greg), Jamie McDonald, and Maxine Hutchings (Brad) and several great-grandchildren. Dear sister to Rosaire Sterling. Predeceased by her brothers Donald, Lionel, Clifford and Jerry. Sister-in-law to Betty Sterling, Ann Garrod and Yvonne Whittal. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Cecile enjoyed knitting for the Goodfellows, and was involved at Riverview Gardens, knitting hats for the neo-natal program at the Hospital. She also enjoyed Bingo. Cecile was a member of the St. Joseph's CWL for many years. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday, September 4, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, 180 Wellington St W. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 5, 2016 with Fr. Matt Kucharski officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations made in memory of Cecile to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lung Association or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/181400949" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/181400949">Cecile Gahan</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>