Passed away on September 16, 2015 at the age of 86 after a brief illness, surrounded by her children. She was born in Fox Harbour, Placentia Bay on December 15, 1928 and graduated from St Clare's School of Nursing in 1949. She lived in Labrador City and Montreal before settling in St John's in 1972. She retired from St Clare's Mercy Hospital in 1992. She was a devote parishioner at St Pius X Parish and a long-standing member of the Catholic Women's League. She was a loving wife to Gerry (d 1973) and an ever-loving mother to John (Nancy House), Anne (Ernie Yip) and Marie (Bill Stirling). She was an amazing Nana and will be sadly missed by Liam McCarthy; Meghan and Nick Yip; and Jenny, Evan and Alex Stirling. She will be remembered fondly by her siblings Betty Carroll (d Kevin), Tony Healey (Maureen), Adrian Healey (Theresa), and Frank Healey (Ethel). Predeceased by her parents Mary (Davis) and Peter Healey, her in-laws James V. and Julia McCarthy; siblings Teresa McCarthy (d Vincent), and Michael Healey (Agnes). She leaves a large circle of family and friends with many treasured nieces and nephews, including the special gang from 5 Appledore Place. A very special thanks to neighbors Erin and Gail Dempsey, and all the wonderful residents and staff at Meadow Creek Retirement Center and the staff of Ward 4South A at the Health Sciences. Visitation at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road on Friday from 12-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. from St. Pius X Church, cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gathering Place or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Mom, we love you and
will miss you always.