Kathryn F Donnelly
June 02, 1921 - May 28, 2014
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Kathryn F Donnelly
June 02, 1921 - May 28, 2014
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Kathryn F. Donnelly
Mom, Kate, Kathryn, Grandma Kate or Mammer Tate, whatever you called her and however you knew her, you had to love her. Kathryn Donnelly passed away on May 28th, 2014, just a few days before her 93rd birthday.
Born Kathryn McCready, June 2, 1921, in Olean, New York, this amazing woman’s warmth and strength shone through the many experiences of her nearly 93 years of life. Kate grew up in Olean, one of seven children of James and Gertrude McCready. After high school in Olean, Kate attended nursing school in Buffalo until she married William C. Donnelly and together they had five sons and three daughters. In 1954, Mobil Oil transferred over 100 families to the newly opened refinery in Ferndale, WA, and Kate and Bill moved their family west and settled in Bellingham. Kate eventually went to work in the nursery at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she tended to a generation of Whatcom County newborns. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church for nearly 60 years.
Always a sports fan, Kate was an enthusiastic supporter of her children’s and grandchildren’s sports endeavors, and was a fan of the Bellingham Bells, the Seattle Mariners, and the Seattle Seahawks. Kate’s sense of humor kept her mind sharp and her heart young. She loved camp fires, crossword puzzles, tropicana roses, Christmas, all things Irish, and above all, family gatherings and just plain fun.
Kate is survived by her sister, Mary Hungerford; sons and their spouses Dan and Janice, Bill and Pat, Mike and Kathy, John and LeaAnn, and Tim and Jamie Donnelly; daughters and spouses Kathleen Donnelly, Mary K. And Bob Hanell, and Nancy and Lyall Radke; grandchildren Dan and Heidi, Eirik, Brent and Coral, Rylan, Nolan, Erin, and Nora Donnelly, Kate and Rob Cook, Jason Radke, Holly Radke, Casey and Abby Hanell, Megan and Bobby Kendall; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Bill in 1983.
Kate’s family is grateful to Whatcom Hospice for their warm and attentive care in Kate’s final weeks, and wish to express special thanks to her caregivers Julie, Carol, Lynn and Pat for their loving and skilled expertise.
“Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
Farewell Tribute Information
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014, at Church of the Assumption, 2111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, at 10:30 a.m. Donations Information
Memorial donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Ave, Bellingham, 98225
7 responses to Kathryn F Donnelly
Pat Bergner says:
May 28, 2014
My sincerest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your mom. She was such a sweet lady and a good neighbor,
Babe Quintrall says:
May 28, 2014
While it saddens me to learn of the loss of a loved one like Kathryn, it saddens God even more. He does not want your family to grieve in pain. That is why, through Christ Jesus, God promises to resurrect those in The Memorial Tombs (John 5:28,29). As you await the fulfillment of that promise, take comfort from His word and extend that comfort to your other grieving loved ones with the same comfort. (2 Cor. 1:3,4). You can also find and share encouragement at this site www.jw.org. All the best wishes to your family at this difficult time.
Tania Donnelly Kierklewski says:
May 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Kate was such a sweet and kind lady. I’m just sorry I didn’t get to know her better, having always lived so far away. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tania and Doug
Marsha (McGinnis) Alan says:
May 28, 2014
To the Donnelly Family, Deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a mentor and inspiration when I was a student nurse at St. Joseph Hospital during the summers of 1968-69. We worked in the nursery where I learned loving gentle ways to care for mother and baby. With sympathy, Marsha
Nancy (Sofie) Strickler says:
May 28, 2014
My deepest condolences to your entire family. Losing ones mom is the toughest. She will live on in each of your hearts forever. Nancy