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CATHERINE DOWNEY Obituary

CATHERINE "KAE" DOWNEY (nee DONEGAN) Longtime Wardrobe Mistress/ Dresser from 1980-2010 in Toronto Theater and Member of IATSE Local 822 Passed away on Sunday December 21, 2014 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Joseph Marshall for 64 years. Loving mother of Michael (Madeleine), Patti (Bob Harrison), James (Susan), Teri (Gary Gerus) and Kelly (Joseph Mondino). Cherished grandmother of Marty, Bobby, Marlena, Sarah, Jessica, Pietro, Jaymee and Michael. Dear sister of Mona Lewis and Jack Donegan. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Sarah Donegan and her brother James. Kae will be fondly remembered for her quick wit and sense of humour. Many great memories were had travelling with Joe to Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Great Britain, Europe, across Canada, skiing in St. Moritz and many annual family trips to Florida and summers spent at Balsam Lake. Visitation will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421, on Friday December 26th from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 27th at 11 a.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.

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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 23, 2014.

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January 19, 2015

Just a short note of "Thanks" to all who were able to leave condolences on this site. Your words and thoughts are greatly appreciated. Mother was great lady with a fantastic sense of humour… and she is being missed.

Thank You again…. The Downey Family

December 27, 2014

Micheal et Mado, nos pens

December 27, 2014

Micheal et Mado, nos pens

December 26, 2014

Dear Joe & Family Please accept our sympathy. Kae was a wonderful lady.I worked with her on many shows & sure was fun to be with. Loved to laugh & really enjoyed her work. She will be greatly missed.Sincerely Myrna & Tom Taylor. Toronto.

Diane Brisson

December 26, 2014

Dear Michael, Madeleine and family.
Our deepest condoolences, it is always so sad to lose a loved one.
With Love
Diane and Gerry

December 25, 2014

Michael, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My condolences to you, Madeleine and your family. It is never easy...we send our love and prayers, Audrey and Family

Mike and Carla Kenny

December 25, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of your family. We will surely miss her great smile and laughter. She loved and lived life to the fullest and we will miss her visits to her beloved Florida. Kae was a wonderful lady and an inspiration. Thinking of her great family during this time of sorrow.
Mike and Carla Kenny

Bev&lLou DiMonte

December 24, 2014

We have many fond memories of good times with the Downey &Donegans.
May Kay rest in peace.
Deepest Sympathies to all the family

Newton Family

December 24, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Michael Downey and all of his family. May your dear Kae rest in peace and may she live forever in your hearts...
With love,

Peter, Claire, Patrick and Isabelle

Roy Laurence

December 23, 2014

Toutes mes condoléances à Michael Madeleine ainsi que la famille Downey, dommage pour une si belle maman partir si vite,du courage à tous De Laurence Maurice

Lucienne Rodrigue

December 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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