Obituary of Sister Katherine McKeough

Sister Katherine McKeough (formerly Sister Angela Felix) At Ignatia Hall, Mount St. Joseph, London on Thursday, April 13, 2006 Sister Katherine McKeough of the Sisters of St. Joseph died peacefully at Mount St. Joseph on Thursday, April 13, 2006. Along with her Religious Community, she is mourned by her dear sister Patricia Healey, her sisters-in-law Frances McKeough and Helen McKeough and her brother-in-law Edmond Hutchison. She is a well-loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Katherine is predeceased by her dear mother Katherine Devlin, her father Christopher, her sister Mary and her brothers Tim and Chris as well as her brother-in-law Gleeson Healey. Most of Katherine's life was spent in hospital ministry as nursing supervisor and psychiatric supervisor at St. Joseph's Health Care, London. In the 70's she served as Assistant Executive Director at St. Joseph's Health Care, London. One of her gifts to the Sisters of St. Joseph and to the larger community was her insistence that relationships were at the heart of the matter in living a life of integrity. She offered unconditional acceptance to many and helped them believe in their own goodness. She had an inquiring mind and was not afraid to explore any question. Her warmth and her generous spirit was obvious. With her gifts of insight into human psychology and her thirst for the Sacred, Katherine was the leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph from 1979-1987. After this term of service she lived at 534 Queens Avenue, a home for homeless women and again offered simple friendship and encourgement to many women. The Sisters of St. Joseph as well as many long-time friends recognise that they have lost a mentor and wisdom figure. Resting at Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse, 1486 Richmond Street, London, on Monday, April 17 from 2 - 4 o'clock. Vigil service at Mount St. Joseph on Monday evening, April 17th at 7 o'clock. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Chapel, Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse, 1486 Richmond Street, London on Tuesday morning, April 18th at 10 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. (John T. Donohue Funeral Home)