ANN O'LEARY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann Clare O'Leary on December 10, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Waterford, Ireland, Ann trained as a nurse in England, making her way to Boston, where she joined her sister at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear hospital. In Boston, she met her future husband, Donal, and together they moved to Canada, where they planted roots, started their family and formed lifelong friendships. As a lover of travel and a bit of an adventurer, her suitcase was always at the ready and she took great joy both in exploring new destinations and returning to places such as Dublin, Ireland and of late, St. Andrew's, New Brunswick, that were close to her heart. Ann was elegant, gracious, generous, funny, humble and full of gratitude. Dedicating over 35 years volunteering at Michael Garron Hospital, she was community focused, caring and formed many special friendships during her time there – volunteering brought her so much joy. Ann dearly loved her family, which extended across the ocean to Susan (Ritchie) and Conor (Nicola) Brennan. Ann touched the hearts of so many with her lovely smile, twinkling blue eyes, gentleness and generosity of spirit. She will be deeply missed She was predeceased by her father and mother, Dermot and Amelia Mackey (Donohue), and sister, Mary Padgham; and is survived by her husband, Donal; daughters, Deirdre (Tom) and Una (Mark); grandchildren, Niamh (Ryan), Clare (Mark), Keiran and Aidan; and great-grandchildren, Oaklee and Hunter. The family expresses their gratitude to the palliative doctors and caregivers, for the warmth and kindness provided to her during her time at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital. A service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure's Parish, located at 1300 Leslie Street, Don Mills, ON, M3C 2K9. A reception will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, kindly send a donation in Ann's name to either Michael Garron Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society.