Obituary of Ms. Catherine McLean Mullin

       July 25, 1936 - April 6, 2023

Catherine McLean Mullin passed away peacefully at Scarborough Centenary Hospital April 6, 2023.

Catherine was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She arrived in Canada in June 1957 with her lifelong friend Frances Gibbons.

Cathie was predeceased be her long-time partner Leo O’Neil in 1996.

Cathie always had a positive attitude in life. She was a member of the Toronto Housing Tenant Board for 15 years which allowed her to pursue her passion for improving services for seniors. At her own apartment complex, she was greatly involved with the Seniors’ Recreation activities. She even headed up gardening at 65 Greencrest Circuit for 8 years.

Cathie attended Port Union Seniors Center where she enjoyed many activities including card games.

Cathie was an active member of her church – Guildwood Community Presbyterian. Guildwood Community Presbyterian was a big part of Cathie’s life. She was a longtime member of the choir. She enjoyed Bible study group, was active with Church sales and teas and always looked forward to the Women’s Church Retreat on Lake Simcoe in September. Cathie truly enjoyed being with her friends at her church.

Cathie enjoyed life to its fullest. She loved theatre, musical presentations, bus trips for seniors and travelling to visit friends.

As Cathie had no siblings or children of her own, she considered her friends as her adopted family. She made great efforts to stay in touch, be involved and to visit her “family” at every opportunity. Cathie took great joy in being a part of “her” family and spending time with her special friends.

Cathie will be greatly missed by “her” family and many friends.

Thank you to the caring team at Scarborough Centenary Hospital.

Also, a special thank you to her church family and everyone who helped and supported Cathie in recent months.

A simple prayer and memorial service will be held Sunday April 23 at 1 pm at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, followed by a time of fellowship and the celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church in Scarborough would be welcomed at  https://guildwoodchurch.ca/ 

Catherine wished to be cremated and she will be interred in Sudbury District, Ontario at a later date. She will be close to her Northern Ontario family friends.

Arrangements for Catherine have been entrusted to Ogden Funeral Home.