COMMUNITY NOTES - WESTERN PEOPLE (JANUARY 28 EDITION)
The death took place recently in Philadelphia in the United States of Mary P. Colleran (nee Moffitt).
Mary was born in Charlestown, the eldest of five children. When Mary finished school, like most of her friends, she emigrated to Philadelphia where it was home away from home for her with her Aunt Bea, Uncle Mike and cousins.
She soon adapted to the American way of life and was very happy, but Mary never forgot her roots. She made many visits home to her beloved Charlestown. She wrote letters regularly and always included a few dollars in them and, of course, she sent parcels for special occasions.
Later, her sister Kathleen, brother Tommy and sister Attracta joined her in Philadelphia.
Mary loved to cook, and she was known for her Irish style of cooking.
She was a devout Catholic. Her faith was very important to her. She loved the Miraculous Medal and attended the Monday Novena each week.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Jimmy, her parents, John and Margaret Moffitt, brothers Tommy and Val, sister Kathleen Boyle and nephew Michael. She is survived by her sister Attracta, sister-in-law Phyllis, brother-in-law Joe, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Mass of the Resurrection took place on Thursday, January 16, followed by interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia.
Sympathy is extended to all who are bereaved by her passing.
