Colleen Mary McCarthy

24 Dec 1936 - 27 Aug 2014

Colleen Mary McCarthy

24 Dec 1936 - 27 Aug 2014

(nee Lynch).

24.12.1936 – 27.8.2014

Aged 77 years.

 

Loved wife of the late John. Cherished and loving Mother to Robin and Andrew, Patrick and Anj, John and Michele, Lynette and Peter, Russell and Trish. Adored Grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Kathryn, Kelly and Arthur, James and Sarah, Amy, William, Christopher and Emma, Simon, Ben, Adrian, Elizabeth, Sarah. Great Grandmother to Oscar, Emmitt and Patrick. Loved sister of Maureen (deceased) and Barry, Monica and Gary. Special friend to Theresa.

‘Mum you were an inspiration to us all.

You fought a long courageous battle but now you are at peace.

We will miss and love you forever.’

A heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Princess Alexandra Duchess Wing for their loving care of Colleen during the past six years.

A Requiem Mass for Colleen was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier, on Saturday, August 30 followed by interment at the Western Hills Lawn Cemetery. Tributes may be left at our website www.dunstalls.co.nz    Or posted to the McCarthy Family, c/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.

To The McCarthy Family in grief,

Please accept my sympathy for your loss of Colleen.

Colleen was a good and faithful friend to me and many other people.
She listened to people for as long as they needed to talk and she understood their problems. Her advice was very wise.

Colleen was completely dedicated to her family and she tried to help them all as much as she could, and if she wasn't helping then she was praying for them. Her heart was completely with you all.

I really enjoyed Colleen's artistic side. She had a great love for
music and she copied many tapes of music for me. She also loved the story line in movies and all this gave her great pleasure.

I have NEVER heard Colleen complaining about her own personal hardships in life. And over the 30 plus years of Colleen's increasing paralysis, disability and terrible pain I have NEVER heard Colleen say, " Why Me?," or any other negative comment about her condition. She remained concerned always for others.

For me Colleen is a true Hero!
And you all have reason to be very proud of her.

With Love, Mary Minto

Mary Minto ( 03 Sep 2014 )