We’re going through a tough time right now. Sadly my mom died back on October 4th. It happened quite quickly – from the time of diagnosis (cancer) to her death was only a month. We got to spend a lot of time with her during that last month and I’m grateful for the time we had. I’m not sure I really want to say much about it right now, but I wanted to capture the obituary that my dad wrote, which is posted on the York Funeral Home website, just so I have it preserved if and when they take it down.
Beth Haggerty
Her death occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on October 4, 2007. Beth died from several sudden fast moving cancers discovered on September 4, 2007 following severe shortness of breath for a few days. During the short period of hospitalization all her family were able to be with her from these early better days until the end. In the beginning she could talk and enjoy time with them. The company of friends, and calls from many others brought Beth much comfort at a time when she knew what was happening to her. Father Jack Dolan and Sister Dora Bougois frequent visits with their pleasant conversations were thoroughly enjoyed by Beth and Her Family.
Beth was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, and worked her early years as a nurse in Montreal. She spent many years at home raising the family before returning to nursing at the Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton.
Beth was predeceased by her mother, Beatrice (McGuiggan) Cronin and her father, Raymund Joseph Cronin. She is survived by her husband, Ed Haggerty; daughter, Kathleen Haggerty; sons, Kevin (Amy Hunter) Haggerty and their son, Liam, Michael (Lori Woodside) Haggerty and their children, Emily, Megan and Matthew, Sean (Jennifer Penney) Haggerty and their children, Cicely and Aidan; and a chosen son, David Knott (Lee) of Calgary; two brothers, Bapst (Jeannie) Cronin and Frank (Janet) Cronin; many nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral. Following cremation a Special Family Mass will be held at Holy Family Church on Hanwell Road, Monday, October 8, 2007 at 12 noon.
Friends are welcome to come to this Mass. No flowers by request. People can, if they wish, donate to the Cancer Society or charity of their choice.
Just discovered this while surfing. Very sorry to hear about your mom. I remember her from Montreal in the 60′s before she married – very fun, smart, and full of life. We were cousins – my grandfather was her Uncle Len. I knew she married your father, but I moved away and lost touch before her children came along. We live now in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Look us up if you’re in the neighborhood.
I remember you Steve although it was a long time ago. Your father and Audrey were Godparents to our daughter Kathleen (kevins sister). We took Sean Michael and Katie along with Aunt Molly to Montreal by air for Katie to be christened by Father Dick Cronin. It was a very fast paced weekend.
I enjoyed pouring and having many good drinks of scotch with Uncle Len.
You may not know that Beth’s brother Bapst has also died. Frank , Beth’s twin brother is well and lives here in Fredericton( retired philosophy professor). Fergus kept in contact for a long time and kept the Cronin history records; however I haven’t heard of him for about six years. Ed Haggerty
I got the godparents wrong. It was Lenoard and Audrey that were Kathleen’s god parents.
Ed Haggerty