Obituary of Mary Katherine Mackin
<p>The family of Mary Katherine (Horgan) Mackin, loving wife of Gregory Mackin wish to announce her death on Saturday May 25, 2013 at Saint John Regional Hospital, born in Saint John on June 11, 1932. She was the only child of the late Grace (McManus) and Cornelius Horgan.</p> <p>Mary graduated in 1949, from St Vincent’s High School, in 1953 from Nursing at St Joseph’s Hospital and 1954 from St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto in Operating Room Technics program. She worked at St Joseph’s Hospital in Saint John for a number of years eventually leaving her role to devote her life to bringing up her family.</p> <p>She was a member of Stella Maris CWL and Knights of Columbus Council 6595 Ladies Auxiliary. Mary was a lifelong member of Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and Stella Maris Parish in East Saint John.</p> <p>She took her greatest pride and joy in the lives of her family and grandsons.</p> <p>Besides her husband Greg, she is survived by her daughter Kathy (Michael) Hogan and sons Kevin (Louise) and Mark (Brenda) and daughter-in-law; Connie Mackin. She was predeceased by her son Dr. Michael Mackin.</p> <p>Mary was blessed with six grandsons and took great joy in them, Sean and Mark Hogan, Christopher Mackin and Matthew, Joshua and Christian Mackin.</p> <p>Mary was also survived by a brother in law and several sisters in law as well as many nieces and nephews.</p> <p>Resting at <strong>Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John</strong> with visiting on Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 and Wednesday 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday May 30 2013 at 12:00 PM from Stella Maris Church, Bayside Drive. Interment will take place in St Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who wish remembrances may consider donations to ALS society of New Brunswick, Stella Maris Church Renovation Fund or charity of one’s choice.</p>
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