August 25, 1934 – September 21, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen McDonnell of Kamloops, BC, on Tuesday, September 21st, 2021, at 87 years of age. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband Eugene (Gene) McDonnell, her children Colum (Gail) McDonnell of Kamloops, Eileen (Don Clovechok) McDonnell of Kamloops, Valerie (Mike) Logan of Kamloops, Sean (Sayaka) McDonnell of Kamloops, and Kevin McDonnell of Calgary, her grandchildren Matt (Michelle) Logan, and Erin (Eric) Logan, her siblings Tom (Brigid) Burns of Northampton, England, Mary Kiley of Newry, Northern Ireland, Teresa (Colman) Byrne of Kamloops, and sister-in-law Mary Burns of Newry, Northern Ireland. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Joseph & Eileen Burns, grandchild Storm, brothers Eugene, Francis, Sean, and sisters Bridie and Clare.

Kathleen was born on August 25th, 1934, in Newry, Northern Ireland, where she was the third child of nine born to Eileen and Joseph Burns. Kathleen married Gene on August 1st, 1956 – they had just celebrated their 65th anniversary this year. Kathleen and Gene immigrated to Canada in 1963, and settled in the Vancouver area, eventually moving to Kamloops in 1972. Kathleen & Gene raised 5 children, with just a few headaches here and there. Kathleen was one of the founding members of the Irish Cultural Society. She was also a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which she attended faithfully and enjoyed meeting everyone after church for a wee chat.

Kathleen will be tremendously missed by her family and friends. Heaven has gained an angel, and we know she will be singing her Irish songs with her dearly departed parents, sisters and brothers. It will be quite the party!

There will be no celebration of life due to COVID. A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, September 27th, 2021, at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Father Sean Wenger officiating.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the RIH nurses and doctors on 6 North, and the nurses and caregivers at Ridgeview Lodge Care Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s memory may be made to the SPCA.

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• Date : 2021-09-21
• Location : Kamloops