Edna Gormley

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edna Dorothea (nee Lunney) Gormley, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday November 13, 2014 at the SJRH. Born in Saint John on December 2, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Cyril and Eva (nee Bourque) Lunney. Beloved wife and best friend of 56 years to Ken Gormley. Edna was a proud and loving mother to Susan M. Gormley of Summerville, Peter K. Gormley (Anne Marie) of Quispamsis, Barry D. Gormley of Summerville, Chris C. Gormley (Theresa) of Summerville, Cathy M. Cusack (Tom) of Summerville. Nanny Edna loved and cherished her grandchildren Mathieu Foley, Sean Gormley, Leeanne Gormley (Neil Titus), Patrick Gormley, Jennifer Cusack, Chase Gormley, Michael Cusack, Ty Gormley, Nick Cusack and great grandson Isaac Gormley-Titus.
She is survived by sisters Clara Graham (Eugene), Patricia McIntyre (late Paul) both of Saint John, Sister Hilda Lunney (S.O.S) of Toronto; brothers, Bernard Lunney (Nancy) of Quispamsis and Daniel Lunney (Carol) of Riverview; Sisters in law Avia Duggan (late Clyde) of Milford, Mass, Connie Gormley (late Bill) of St. Catherines, Mary Gormley (late Leo) Saint John and Betty Gormley (late John) of Shannon and Brother in law Donald Gormley (Gale) of Saint John as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by sisters Marie McCann (late Stephen), Gert Lunney and Mary Eva Saunders (late Ben) and her brother Cyril Lunney in infancy and Sister in law Marg Titus (late Lloyd). With grace and dignity, Edna fought a hard and long battle with Alzheimer’s and never once complained. Her home was always open and you never left without a smile. She was a beautiful seamstress and there was nothing she could not make. Edna enjoyed playing Rummoli and was one of the founding members of the Stork Club. Edna was the heart and soul of her family and will be sadly missed. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Edna worked at Singers, Eastern Bakeries and Revenue Canada in accounting as well as owning and operating a grocery store with her husband Ken.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Church on Tuesday November 18 at 10:00am with a reception to follow in the church basement and interment at 2:30pm in St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Chapel Grove. Donations to Alzheimer’s Society, IWK, St. Bridget’s Building Fund or Donor’s Choice would be appreciated by the family. Donations and Remembrances can be made on line at www.fitzpatrickfh.com.