Friday, July 20, 2018
To Rod and Irene and to all Catherine's family, my sincere sympathy on her passing. My memories of her go back to 1940 when her and Leo were married and she became a cheerful, friendly and genuinely good neighbour to all of us in Pomquet River. She was possessed of the two great gifts of being able to rejoice with us when we rejoiced and to grieve with us when we grieved. And perhaps, best of all, to laugh with us when we laughed.
God in His goodness left her with you for many years. Now the time has come for parting. But you will see her again and your hearts will rejoice and your joy no-one can take from you.
I have to offer the Masses here this weekend. Otherwise, I would be attending her funeral. I will be there in spirit and I will offer my Mass at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday for her. May she rest in peace.
