Sister Catherine Fairbairn's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2025 in Pembroke, Ontario

Sister Catherine Fairbairn

December 5, 1936 - February 9, 2025 (88 years old)

Pembroke, Ontario

Sister Catherine Fairbairn's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2025 in Pembroke, Ontario

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Sister Catherine Fairbairn

December 5, 1936 - February 9, 2025 (88 years old)

Pembroke, Ontario

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Catherine Fairbairn Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 9, 2025, at the age of 88, Catherine Fairbairn in Pembroke, Ontario passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine Fairbairn to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Catherine is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Catherine's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl and Loretta (McAuley); her siblings, Bill, Joan Rooney and Sister Anne Fairbairn; and her brothers-in-law, Paul Rooney and Jake Gouthro.

She is survived by: her siblings, Dora Gouthro, Bob (Doreen Cooney) and Bert (Jane Bunston).

Visitation was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church (280 Lourdesview Dr, Pembroke, ON K8A2G4). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Neville Funeral Home



Fri

Feb 14

Visitation

Our Lady of Lourdes Church
280 Lourdesview Dr, Pembroke, ON K8A2G4

Fri

Feb 14

Funeral service

Our Lady of Lourdes Church
280 Lourdesview Dr, Pembroke, ON K8A2G4

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February 10, 2025

William OSullivan wrote a sympathy message

“Sister Catherine was the best English teacher I ever had and a terrific person on all levels. She inspired me to become a literature teacher as well. I know that she helped hundreds of students to find their path. What a loss… Billy O’Sullivan Class of 1973”


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