SULLIVAN, Monica Cecilia (nee Heffernan)

- Passed away peacefully at the P.R.H.C. in her 83rd year on Thursday, July 17, 2014 surrounded by her husband of 55 years, Bernard and family members. Beloved mother of Gerard (Donna), Kevin (Angela), Edward (Shelley), Peter (Lisa) and Maureen (David Potts). The cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren: Kyle, Lucas, Victoria, Connor, Andrew, Jeremy, Ryan, Evan, Laura Sullivan, and Mary, Samuel, Ellen and Julia Potts and great-granddaughter Catherine Wood. Their fond memories are shared by nieces, nephews and generations of neighbouring children. She is predeceased by her parents Francis Heffernan and Kathleen Towns and siblings Gerald, Sr. Isabel, and Joseph. She is survived by her siblings: Fr. Bernard Heffernan, Carmella LeMoire (Laverne), Helen Condon (Vince), Anne, Teresa Westlake (Roger) and sister-in-law Jean (d. Joseph). A lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph's Douro, longtime member of the C.W.L., Douro Seniors Club and Kawartha Quilters Guild, her presence and contributions to the community will be greatly missed. After a varied working career, home was where family, friends and strangers experienced the bounty of her hospitality. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of B4 and the Palliative Care Unit of P.R.H.C for their consideration and assistance in aiding the family and Monica through her transition.

Visitation will be held at DUFFUS FUNERAL HOME, 431 George Street South, Peterborough from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014 and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (Parish Prayers 5 p.m. Sunday). The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, DOURO on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Douro. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences can be made at www.duffusfuneralhome.com