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Wednesday
29
January
Visitation in the Parish Hall
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Holy Name of Mary Parish
149 King St. N
St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday
29
January
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Holy Name of Mary Parish
149 King St. N
St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
Burial
St. Marys Cemetery
150 Cain St.
St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
Reception following the burial
Westover Inn
300 Thomas St. St. Marys, Ont.
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Wayne Jones posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
We extend heartfelt condolences to the entire McCotter family.
Cindi and Wayne Jones
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Shelley Hill posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
My condolences to your family. May the wonderful memories you have surround you in this time of sadness.
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Amy Elston posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
To the McCotter family,
Mrs. McCotter was an excellent teacher and a kind person, encouraging everyone to be the best they could be. You always knew she truly cared. I'm sorry for your loss.
Amy Elston
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angela_o_shea@yahoo.co.uk posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
May you be comforted knowing your wonderfully loving Mum and Grandmother is at peace. A heartbreaking time. Dymphna will be sorely missed by all of us. Angela Curran O’Shea
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Ciaran McCotter donated to St Marys Healthcare Foundation
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I owe my fondest childhood memories to the warmth and hospitality of this amazing woman, and I am so sorry I didn’t get to say a proper goodbye. Thinking of you all during this challenging time - she will be immeasurably proud of shaping such beautiful children/grandchildren ❤️
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Anna Doupe donated to St Marys Healthcare Foundation
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was a great neighbor and always enjoyed a little wine and cheer at our neighborhood Christmas parties! Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jeff, Anna, Emmett and Gabby
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Ray Coddington posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To Stephen and family my sincerest condolences to you all. Never an easy time saying goodbye to mom. Know that u lost her here but she will forever watch over u all as an incredible guardian angel.
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Pamela Robson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Dear Stephen, Damien, Kevin, Niall and families,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the entire McCotter family.
Gord and Pam Robson and family
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Jonathan Elston posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Dear McCotter family,
I was sad to hear the news about the passing of Mrs. McCotter. She had a very positive impact on me during her tenure as teacher, and I consider myself lucky to have been in one of her classes. May your family have strength during this difficult time.
Jonathan Elston
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Angela Lane posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. McCotter’s passing! I saw her back in November and we had a good chat! She told me to live everyday, see all that I can see and do all that I want! Don’t waste any time as time is precious! I will miss her dearly! She was an excellent teacher and a special lady! It was a pleasure and a privilege to teach 3 of her wonderful grandchildren, Jack, Declan and Seamus XO Angela Bazinet Lane
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Jessica posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Sending sincere condolences to the McCotter family for your loss, May the spirit, faith, principles and character of you Mother (Mother-in-law), Grandmother and Sister live on through the generations to come. With love,
Jessica and Grant
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Mary Jane Osborne posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
We are so sad to hear of Cathy's passing and we send our love and our deepest sympathies to all of you McCotters. We all will miss her so much. Sincerely, Mary Jane and Bill Osborne
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Ashley Benner Swarthout posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
McCotter Family,
Condolences on the loss of Dymphna. I always loved chatting with her while working at the Westover and found it impressive that she took her time to take me to a political candidate rally in Stratford to increase my knowledge. Such wonderful memories of a lovely lady.
Ashley Swarthout (Benner)
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Veronica Brehm posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Cathy was a good friend and colleague. We both taught at St.Mike's when it was still located on Grange Street. As well, we both were firm supporters of the OECTA Association, spending many nights collaborating during meetings and contract negotiations. Cathy was a no-nonsense person who approached life head on based on firm, logical and ethical beliefs. Many a serious situation was lightened with her sharp sense of humour that found reflection in her mischievous Irish eyes.
I value and hold dear the memories of times spent together. Rest in peace my cherished friend.
Till we meet again.
Veronica Brehm
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Joanne Griffin posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Sending love and condolences from Ireland to our Granny Bernie, to Stephen, Damien, Kevin, Niall and your families, especially Dympna's beloved grandchildren, and to all who loved her. Thinking especially of all of Dypmna's family in Ireland at this sad time. Suaimhneas síoraí uirthi ( May she rest in peace). Joanne, Sadhbh & Éanna Griffin
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Glenna Day Hicks posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Sending my condolences to Stephen,Deanna, John, Declan and Seamus. I am sure you all will miss her so very much.
Aunt Glenna
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L. H. Cook posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Dear McCotter Family,
Condolences on the passing of Cathy. I had the pleasure of her being on the Teaching Staff, St. Patrick's Dublin, Ontario. Tom Sawyer Play was one of our best productions. Many pleasant memories of her time in teaching echoes messages posted by others. Nothing wrong with her Politics either.
Prayers for all. RIP Cathy.
Larry Cook
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Cheryl Firby posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Sincere condolences to the McCotter Family. Ken and Cheryl Firby
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James Maloney posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
I had the pleasure of having "Mrs. McCotter" as my teacher in both Grade 7 and 8. She was a strict and no nonsense teacher, but allowed you to grow and spent the extra time/effort with you to become a better student. Fond memories of knowing her throughout my Grade school days. One of the best!!!
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Jessie Thompson posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Stephen, Damien, Kevin and Niall and families,
Thinking of you all and remembering a Mom, who above all else, was so proud of, and fiercely loved, her boys.
She’ll be with you always.
Greg and Jessie
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Declan Mc Cotter posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Dymphna was incredibly kind to our family on many memorable Summer vacations in St Marys making Church Street a home from home.
Sincere condolences from Declan Maria Rory and Ciaran, and deepest sympathy to Phelim Stephen Damien Kevin Niall and all concerned.
Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a Anam/a hAnam
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Richard and Phil Barry posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Sending deepest condolences to all the McCotter family, especially Bernie on the sad passing of Dympna. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Dympna rest in peace.
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John, Stacey, Scott, and Jack Rietmeyer posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Sympathies to the McCotter family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
John, Stacey, Scott, and Jack Rietmeyer
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Astrid Segeren Wagner posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Condolences to the McCotter Family especially to Stephen and Deanna, Jack, Declan and Seamus. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish your wonderful memories. ❤️
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John & MaryLou McCarthy posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
To the McCotter family please accept our condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The McCarthy Family
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Lu Anne MillionKelly posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Mrs. McCotter taught our oldest son Joshua Kelly. We always respected her ability to bring out the best in her students. She was direct, had clear expectations and was devoted to her students. When we would meet long after Joshua had graduated, she never failed to ask about his wellbeing. Condolences to the McCotter family.
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Heather and Ed Parkinson posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Sincere condolences to the entire McCotter family. Such a beautifully written dedication to your Mother. I got to know slightly when I owned the store. She brought in her sister visiting from Ireland. I truly admired her. There is a special place in heaven for a woman who raises four boys. May she rest in peace.
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Nancy & Lorne Eedy posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
There is nothing like a lad’s devotion, dedication and love for their Mother. The McCotter boys showed a cornucopia of caring evident to their community in St. Marys, and further wonderful ties to their family roots in Ireland. ‘ All’ with parents still living can take the example here, gather some inspiration, not just expressing your love to a parent but be involved in the sunset years of their lives … like the McCotter boys did on a daily basis.
In retrospect as witnesses to this through the years
and now in reflection on the loss, thank you.
The Eedy family.
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Joan Stapleton posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
My Heartfelt Sympathy Stephen,Damien,Kevin,and Niall.Cathy’s life was Your Life.She was so proud of Her Boys.I was so fortunate to call Cathy my friend for many years We were teachers in Dublin On.and also enjoyed ourselves socially on many occasions- Memories,I will treasure- RIP,Cathy and may God hold you in the Palm of His Hands❤️
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Julie Docker Johnson posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Stephen, Damien, Kevin and Niall, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Your Mom played a very important role in my life. She taught me a lot about being a "small but mighty" Mother. I have so many memories of sitting in the lounge having fabulous political discussions, her visiting me when the computer system went down and I will always remember the day that together, we served Mother's Day Brunch. Her love and dedication to her family was unshakable and inspiring. Thank you Mrs. McCotter for all you did and all you that you taught me. Rest in Peace. With Love and Gratitude, Julie
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Francine Looby posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
I had the pleasure of getting to know Cathy at St Columban School when I was starting my career and she a respected teacher. I loved working along side her. She was a great colleague and I learned a lot from her. She was a friend. I am sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Francine Looby (DeGroot)
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Andrew Nickel posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear Stephen, Damien, Kevin and Niall,
Our condolences for the loss of your mother.
Sincerely,
Andrew and Trish Nickel
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Delia Campbell posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
Rest easy Dymphna xx
Love always Delia Campbell
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Randy Coddington posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
To all the family I send my heart filled condolences. Many memories growing up with the boys. Godspeed
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Ruth Kapelus posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
My thoughts and heart to the McCotter family. She raised four lovely men, all who are a tribute to their mother.
May her memory be a blessing and may you all find comfort from those memories and from her faith.
Sending all my love, Ruth
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Richard t Kennedy posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Thoughts and prayers are with the Mccotter family at this sad time..
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Helen Pate posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Dear Stephen, Damien, Kevin, Niall and family members my sincere sympathies at the loss of your mom.
Helen Flanagan Pate Knight
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Lauren Eedy posted a condolence
Sunday, January 26, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the McCotter family during this difficult time. God bless.
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Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home Ltd.
47 Wellington Street South, PO Box 304
St. Marys, Ontario
N4X 1B2
Canada
Phone: 1 (519) 284-2820
Text: (519) 520-0478
Fax: 1 (855) 719-1796
Email: andrew@hodgesfuneralhome.ca
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License by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario
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