Meagher Family Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. Chad was a wonderful person, please find comfort in knowing she is in the arms of Angels.

I am so sorry for your loss, Elayne, I want to be there with you and Tom and your whole family. I am there now with you in spirit. Lots of love to you Pat McLean

Chads Eulogy Holy Name of Jesus Parish Kirkland Lake, ON Thursday, December 22, 2016 Good Morning! I would like to begin by saying it is truly an honour and a privilege to assume the role of the Eulogist for Chads funeral ceremony. We sincerely thank you all for joining us here today!! Our parents give us life. Our grandparents give us a sense of who we are and where we came from. Catherine Veronica MacDougall was born on August 3rd, 1922 in Inverness, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, at 14 MacLeod Street, weighing 7lbs. Chad was the 10th of 15 children, for proud parents Alexander and Mary Ann MacDougall. Our world was blessed on that August date and for the 94-plus years that followed.today our world just isnt as great a place and has lost some of its lustre! We are all here to pay our respects and mourn her loss.but conversely, as Father Mitch alluded to in his message to us, we are also gathered together to chronicle a beautiful life that touched so many people eclipsing 9 decades! That cannot be diminished! Chads story is manifested from her early beginnings in the small coal-mining town of Inverness as a young girl..to the family farm in Brook Village, Cape Breton, at the age of 12 and finally the long trek west to Northern Ontario at the age of 26 and calling Kirkland Lake home for the next 68 years of her life, nurturing 59 years of marriage with Nick during that time and an endearing love story that had its beginnings in a quaint little blueberry patch near the MacDougall farm in Brook Village. The Matriarch of the Nick Meagher family..Chad was most proud of her family tree with each branch carrying a special significance..she beamed like the beacon in a lighthouse for the collective success stories of her 5 children, her 8 grand-children and her 6 great-grandchildren. When we reflect on her legacy..the greatest common denominator.clearly.is her intrinsic suite of family values that were a constant theme throughout her life. Her maternal fibre was both vibrant and undeniable.she understood the importance of child-rearing at an early age by staying at home with her mother to help with the day to day routines associated with raising a family of 15 childrena daunting task for us now, but a right of passage in the mid 1930s! This relentless spirit of family would later evolve through her own family dynamic.her 5 precious jewels as she liked to refer to them. There was always a strong sense of pride in her children and grandchildren, specifically their academic excellence and later in their adult lives she marveled at their successful career pursuits and their accomplishments in the workplace!! Chad and Nicks passion for their Cape Breton heritage never escaped them and would materialize into trips down east every other year. They would pack up all the kids and make the two and a half day excursion to Brook Village. They were pioneers really back in the 60s and without a doubt probably invented the Booster Seat! One funny story in this regard..in one of the trips east on a hot July day in the middle of Montreal, the situation called for dire measures when some of the children needed an emergency washroom stop and with no room to pull over and bumper to bumper traffic, Chad fashioned a home-made repository for that sole purpose.and with traffic at a standstill, Chad heaved the contents out the back window..right onto the windshield of an unsuspecting taxi cab that could be seen feverishly applying their wipers in order to see the oncoming traffic. Chad and Nick also had a deep affection for their Catholic faith and nurtured a rules-based lifestyle that transcended time..what was important and rooted into their psyche in the mid to late 1940 s was also very prevalent as they embarked on the millennium. Their template for Life was pretty simple but inherently powerful: Treat people the way you would like to be treated, always be there for your children, respect the teachings of the Catholic faith and, in a spirit of volunteerism, give something back to your community. Chads brand of Maritime wit was a sight to behold.her rebuttals were often sharp and quick and conveyed with a very deft precisionbeen there..got the T-shirt.let me tell you!! There was many a time when you engaged in debate-mode with Chaddy that you left a shell of your former self!! We have long dispelled the myth of the Meagher Look but rest assured there was also a MacDougall version that would rear its head from time to time. Yes.we would engage in playful banter back and forth, but if you chose to cross that line and take it to the next level, well.you had better bring your A game folks! Chad would give you one of these..and you knew it was game on as the hairs rose on the back of your neck! And I am not ashamed to sayI am a pretty competitive guy, but I can attest to the fact I exited that arena with very few Ws. You sort of had the feeling you just had surgical dressing applied to strategic parts of your body.and of course the piece de resistance came in the following phrase from Chad to seal the deal: Ohhh Jerry, Im only teasinya.and she would calmly return to reading the Oran or tuning into her favourite soap opera, The Young and The Restless, after having claimed another victim!!! The qualities she gleaned from the care-giver role throughout her life that was mentioned earlier were firmly entrenched and dotted with instances where her true intellect was on display. Case in point: I accompanied her to a meeting with a lawyer after Nicks passing. Chad was one of the most people-smart individuals I have ever knownand she parlayed this exchange with the legal fraternity into the Gospel According To Chad!! I am not sure why she asked me to accompany her.because after the opening salutation, I was pretty much just a spectator!! It was like she choreographed the entire meeting! She took the lead role and never relinquished any ground.asking the pertinent questions and delivering cryptic responsesleaving the unsuspecting litigator with nothing to do but nod politely in agreement.and open the door for her as she pranced out.it was Classic Chaddy!! Her sharp wit created defining moments that will live with the family forever. Chads mantra includes an exhaustive list and in the interest of time I will include some brief examples: Im my own Granpa! Awwwwhy dont you go put a sock in it!! He couldnt carry a note in a bucket! If she had another wrinkle, shed have to carry it in her pocket!! Hed take a drink out of a dirty sock!! I felt it was prudent to include the 5 Precious Jewels in this eulogy and asked them to share a poignant moment that they experienced with their mother.and here they are: 1) Al recalls the many trips Chad and Nick made to Waterloo. This one in particular included the celebration of a milestone anniversary that prompted Al to remark: You two are looking great. You should shoot for 100 years.to which Chad replied: Yah surewell be down in a hole and youll be dropping food down to us! 2) Cathys reflection of her mom: When I think of my mom the words that come to mind are: love of family, protective, laughter and love of music. She was instrumental, along with my siblings who were still at home and my dad, in helping me as a young mom raise my precious son. We lived the first 2 ½ years of his life in their home, my dad was working away at that time and I worked a full-time job as well. I became her main driver, even though I didnt have a drivers license. Mom continued to take care of Laughlin throughout the years and he couldnt do much wrong in her eyes. Growing up we always knew that she was not going to tolerate any harm coming our way. Her and dad were pretty strict, but we were fiercely loved. Mom was very intuitive when it came to her family, and knew just the right advice to give and if you werent ready to confide, she would know something was going on with you. She didnt like it one bit when we left home. Ive been away from Kirkland Lake for 24 years and every now and again she would still ask when I was coming back home. She had a wonderful sense of humour, and we shared lots of laughs during our long distance phone calls. Something I noticed when I visited mom was all the love she had for everyone, finding their special gifts and always complementing those who had her in their care. They would become her new friends during her short stay in Toburn, and they in turn would discover her likes/needs and provide them to her, from a good cup of tea to a cuddle. It eased my conscience. 3) Elaynes reflection coincides with the early days at Victoria Lake: A good memory that I get a good chuckle over is when I coaxed mom to go for a ride on our new three wheeler with Jennifer who was probably ten years old at the time and told her that Jennifer was a careful driver.. well wouldn’t you know Jennifer tipped the two of them off the bike and mom never set foot near one again!! 4) Liz recalls her strong passion for prayer coupled with her lifelong spiritual companionher beads. During her time at 56 Balsam there was many a morning that Liz would enter Chads bedroom with a prayer request for an ill friend or family member or as the grandchildren embarked on their string of university exams. Chad never turned a request down and you knew she would put in a full shift because her beads would always be nestled under her pillow as a constant reminder there was always someone in need of divine intervention. The odd time..you could tell she put in an overtime shift when a soda-cracker or a peppermint candy would be seen keeping the beads company!! 5) Jans reflection focuses on her pregnancy with Derek: When I was in labour for Derek mom put her rosary under my pillow, a scapular on my neck and pinned medals on meshe didnt stop there..on my way into the delivery room she put more medals in my handher faith was remarkable!! And because musical interludes were a large part of Chads life, case in point.she tinkled the ivories at the Teck Pioneer Residence the Tuesday before her passing.so its fitting to impart the closing lyrics from a maritime tune Chad loved dearly into the conclusion of this Eulogy. The farewell message from The Song of The Myrah goes: And thus well conclude with a wish you go well Sweet be your dreams May your happiness swell Well leave you now for your journey begins Youre going to be with them again!! Its been written that ultimately people will forget what you said and people will forget what you did, but no one will ever forget how you made them feel. We thank God for the gift of Chad in our lives and how she made us feel!..Chaddy.you fought the good fight and you have finished the race with style and grace!!! (METHYL ON YOUR HEART!)

Truer words were never spoken. Aunt Chad always made us feel great and always welcome. She always told us she loved us when we left ! Al, Cathy, Liz, Elayne and Janice you were the precious jewels but she was the diamond! Our sincere sympathy upon your mom,s loss. Love Joe and Diane and family

My sincerest condolences to the Meagher family

My deepest condolences go out to the entire Meagher Family. Having been good friends with Derek since he, Ray and Jan moved to Timmins, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the rest of the family at KL homecomings and visits to Timmins. On these occasions, I’d always have a few conversations with your Nana, she had quick wit, kindness and generosity, all traits she passed down to her family, and she knew how to make a young man blush too! Sorry for your loss Greg Paquette

Please accept our sincere condolence in the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

To the wonderful Meagher clan I send love and hugs with memories that have been woven into my fiber of the many years the Murrays and the Meaghers have connected. From baseball in the backyard through a lifetime of staying connected. Chad and Nick were two of the finest people we have ever met. And, they have raised a family to be proud of. Deepest condolences from Lynn, Doug, Katy and Kim.

Dear GANG , JEFF AND I THINKING OF YOU ALL WARMEST WISHES ,WE WILL PUT MONEY AT INVERNESS FOOD BANK IN MEMORY OF MOM . YOUR MOM AND DAD WHERE SO GOOD TO ME . LOVE FROM YOUR MOM’S CAPE BRETON NEIGHBOURS JEFF /JOHNENA LEE

My Deepest Sympathies to all members of the family. Prayers are with you.

Our condolences to the Meagher family. Chad & Nick were wonderful people that I knew my entire life. Your memories will remain with you forever.

Al, Cathy, Elayne, Liz and Janice We were so fortunate to have great parents. We have lost two of the greatest. Robert D’Andrea and Barbara Nickoloff

Liz, Elayne, Janice, Cathy and Al I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. What a woman she was!! Her memory will live on as she touched so many people in so many wonderful ways!! A true Angel!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Love to you all Charlane

Al, Cathy, Elayne, Liz, Janice and families We are so sad to hear of Chad’s passing. The strong commitment to family she instilled lives on in all of you. You were truly blessed. Jed, Nancy, Sam, Maddie & Jake

To : The Meagher Family…We are very sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Meagher. She was such a nice lady who did much for the community .She also raised a wonderful family and our condolences go out to all!—Brian and Gale

Cathy, Elayne, Liz and family, please accept our sympathies.

Liz, Elayne, Cathy, Janice, Al & Family, Our deepest sympathy to your family, we will miss chad so much, our thoughts are with you Love always Joan Beaton & Don MacDonald

Even during this sad time, I am reminded of the cheerful spirit of you mother, to think of her brings a smile. May you be comforted in the days ahead with your wonderful memories of the love, laughter and time your shared together. Sincere condolences to the Al, Cathy, Elaine, Liz, Janice and Family, Jon and Kerry

Kevin & I send sincere condolences at the loss of Chad. She was an absolute delight to have a chat with, to giggle along with, as she expertly spewed one of her very witty comebacks in spite of her failing health. She was a breath of fresh air in Toburn, and loved by all the staff. You as a family; should all be so proud to know, that we as a staff, witnessed such a beautiful display of love shown to “mama & Daddy, and this was seen and felt and a real teaching moment to all who had the pleasure in being a part of. Thank you! Know you are all in our thoughts over the coming days. Kevin & Patti Connolly

So sorry for your loss, a lovely lady with a lovely family. May all the good memories remain close to your heart.

We were so sad to hear of your loss. You have beautiful memories to cherish as she’ll forever be in your heart! You’re in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

To all the family’s of chad we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother she was a beautiful lady in every way with a very kind heart and soul lots of hugs Love Kenneth and Diane macdonald

to Elayne and all the family; thinking of you at this time of sorrow with our deepest condolences. Sincerely Candis and Ben

Our deepest condolences to you Janice and family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I offer the Meagher family & friends my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mom. I did not know her, but she certainly did everything right to raise such a happy and loving family. I am sending Angels to help you through your grief and I am sure that there will be many loving memories celebrated together.

We are so very sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. We know you have comfort in her great faith in our Lord. She was so very special to us and we always loved seeing her and getting her ‘nana’ hugs and kisses. Her special kindness will never be forgotten. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

So very sorry on the loss of your mom, I will always remember for her lovely smile. She is now in heaven for sure, with your dad. Thinking of you all. Cathy and John Wendorf

Hi Al, Cathy, Liz, Elayne and Jan, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I remember sitting in the parlour at “MacDougals” with uncles, aunts and lots of cousins, watching your Mom playing the organ and your Dad playing the fiddle, and then listening to them sing a duet…”A you’re adorable, B you’re so beautiful….” I thought they were the best! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Helen Ann

Very Sorry for your loss. Chad was a great woman and will be missed by the entire community.

Meagher families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Dear Al, Cathy, Elayne, Liz, and Janice and families, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother who was a special lady full of fun and adventure Her family meant everything to her. She is in our thoughts and prayers. Love Donna and John

Chad will be missed by all her family and friends. Our deepest sympathy . In our thoughts and prayers.

Al, Cathy, Elayne, Liz, Janice and families…our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Donna (Meagher) MacDonald, Dougie, Kelly and Michael

Al, Cathy, Elayne, Liz, Janice and families – our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Mom and Chad had a special bond that will begin once again – loved Nick and Chad’s stop-overs in Bathurst on their way to Brook Village. They continue to live in our memories and hearts. Family of Allan and Annie Meagher

My deepest condolences to the Meagher family. I loved your Mom and really and truly wanted to be a part of your family, your home was always so welcoming and there were always lots of people around. My Nana and your Mom were good friends and I know that they will meet up again. Shelly Curtis

Dear Al, Cathy, Elaine, Liz, Janice and families, So sorry to hear that Aunt Chad had passed away. Thinking of all the great times the families shared together in Halifax and Cape Breton! She was a wonderful women and although her loss will be huge, the memories are there forever, Love and hugs to all. Patsy, Greg, Neil and Leah Cunningham

To Catherine Meagher Family. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult time.

For all those who have shared in the life and love of Mrs Meagher. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but may you find comfort in your memories of a life lived and the legacy which will live on in children, grandchildren and friends. Our thoughts are with you. Debbie Marr and Mike Rosko

My condolences to you, Al and all of your families. Although I did not know your Mom or Dad , I always felt the “special down east feeling” through yourself when I knew you through out highschool. It is not easy to lose your parent. Take care….Marcella

So sorry for your loss Thinking of you

Terry and I were saddened to hear of Chads passing. She was an absolute delight and it was always such a pleasure to be in her presence . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you celebrate a beautiful life. Florida is just too far away at this moment. Love, Terry and Claire

Our deepest condolences to your family. She was a treasure to your family.

Dear Elayne & Family, Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. Linda & Fred Field

Dear Meagher Family, We as a family send our love to all of you at this sad time…..Your Mom was from the generation that was innocent, rule followers, the kindest and most generous, had their priorities in place with family always first and faithful……simply the best….as She was! Her legacy was all of you and she taught you to love so there’s no doubt you will continue getting together as you do and honor her by just doing that…..loving one another. BIG HUGS to all of YOU! The D’Andrea’s

Sorry to hear of your loss, sympathy extended to the families.

Dear Meagher Family, It is a hard time to lose your Mom…She was such a special lady…I will always picture her, with the family and friends, joining in with the fun and laughter that was ever present in her home and the homes of Liz, Jerry and other members of the family… So hard to let her go but ” she is where she needs to be”…God and Nick will see to that…

I will always remember Chad’s wonderful and very dry sense of humour. She could stop us in our tracks with one short sentence and leave us laughing in tears. A beautiful life and a beautiful family. Nick will be glad you are finally with him again. Rest well Chad. Xoxo

Sometimes I fall in love with our residents, your mom made it impossible not to love her from the first moment I met her! The sparkle in her eye , her beautiful smile, her always kind words, her quick wit and amazing sense of humour, she made us laugh and she truly brought joy every single moment spent with her! To witness a family so dedicated to their mother to feel the love it was a blessing to be able to witness, thank you for sharing her with us I will truly miss you Chad

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending prayers. Collette and Mark

Dear Alex, Cathy, Elayne, Liz, Janice & Families: Our sympathy, love and prayers at this very sad time. So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Love Kathleen, Gus & Family

My thoughts and prayers are with the Meagher Family. So very sorry for your loss.

My sincere condolences to the Meager family. Your Mom was a great lady.

To the family of aunt Chad So very sorry for your loss and sorry we could not be with the family at this time. Take care of one another your all in our prayers.

AL, Cathy, Elayne, Liz and Janice: My thoughts and prayers for you and your families at this sad time. Aunt Chad was a very warm lady and I remember her visiting us in Halifax many years ago and also in Brook Village, where there was always a house full of laughter, singing and music. I know how much you will all miss her smiles and hugs and good Cape Breton cooking. She will be in your hearts forever. Love Mary and Dale,

To all the Meagher family Our Deepest Sympathy

Sending our condolences to the whole family. such a wonderful person

My deepest sympathy to your family. She was a beautiful woman. She is now in heaven watching over everyone. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

To All of Aunt Chad’s Children, Spouses , Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, My heart is with all of you who have lost this beautiful mother . She was full of fun and kindness and I’m sure had a special place for all of you in her heart. May all the times you shared be ever with you and lighten your sorrow . She will be beside you always. Love, Kay Ann

Dear Liz, Jerry, Cathy, Elayne, Janice, Al, and families. My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. I know how blessed and loved you were and I know how blessed and loved your mom was. Cherish your memories. I believe she was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord and waits for you there. Laurie Bassett and Richard Kallio

My heart goes out to all of the Meagher family. The memory of your Mom will remain with you forever.

Liz, Elayne, Al, Cathy, Janice and family, My sincere condolence on the loss of your mother. From the very fist time I met Catherine (Chad) we had this amazing bond between us. The stories and songs we shared will be great memories that I will cherish in my heart forever. R.I.P. my Beautiful Lady. I will always remember you.

My deepest condolences to all of you. Sorry for your loss.

Janice and family,our sincere condolences at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

RIP Beautiful soul I will miss you????

Al, Cathy, Elayne, Liz, Janice and families, Thinking of you in the loss of your mother with the sympathy and understanding that words cannot express. My deepest sympathy, Ellen

What a treasure to have been associated with Chad all these years,she will be missed So much,buy all her family,but memories are very precious,and there are So many…..Love,Josette and Nevio Viskovichxx

Words can not express the sorrow ai feel on your Mom’s passing. She is and will be missed for all time. I thank you for the chance to have gotten to know her better these last few months. She put a smile on my face each time we met. lovingly your friend Debbie Shephard

Elayne and family, my sincere condolences at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever.

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was an amazing lady.