Obituary of Mary Teresa Trainor

TRAINOR: Surrounded by the love of her family, at Parkwood Hospital, London, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, Mary Teresa Trainor of London, formerly of Mount Carmel, born October 20, 1922 in Dromore, P.E.I. Daughter of the late John F. Callaghan (1972) and Bridget Ann (Kelly) Callaghan (1951). Cherished mother of Richard Trainor (Mary Anne), Wendy Thomson, Earl Trainor (Johanne), Cheryl Haug (Thomas), Heather Holness (Michael), and Pamela Trainor Brooks (Keith). Loved sister of Grace McInnis, Gertrude Wilflin and Augustine Callaghan (Tena). Adored grandmother of Jeff Thomson (Allyson), David and Maggie Trainor, Josh Haug (and friend Jolene), Meghan, Ben and Nicole Holness. Loved aunt of Louis, Betty, George and Kenny Callaghan, Jon Cavanaugh, Imelda Callaghan, Hope Praught, Bill Wilflin, Harold and Reg Trainor and many great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother James Callaghan (1999), sister Dorothy Creemer (2000), sister-in-law Mary Callaghan (1990), brothers-in-law Earl Creemer (1987), Henry Wilflin (1981), Tom Rose (1945), Albert McInnis (1990), son-in-law Lorne Thomson (2002) and nephew George Trainor (2006). Mary was a member of the Catholic Women’s League for over forty years. She will be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her faith in God, her tremendous inner strength, her integrity and strong set of values, her generosity and capable hands, her sense of humour, her immeasurable love and her “camera happy finger” which preserved her family’s growth from childhood to adulthood. Sincere gratitude and thanks is expressed to Dr. Geming Tu for his excellent care over many years, to Dr. Cathy Faulds and to the staff of Parkwood Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit for their expert care. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. C.W.L. prayers at the funeral home Friday at 3.30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Ray Lawhead Celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society or Jesse’s Journey would be appreciated.