It is with sadness that we announce the death of our mother on February 20th, 2025 at Huron Hospice. Predeceased by her husband Jack Lane, daughter-in-law Susan Lane, grandson Elliot Lane and son Rob Lane.
Loving mother of Brian Lane, Barry Lane, Denise (Lane) and John Rishworth, Brendan and Julie (Ciccarelli) Lane, Sean and Cathy (Sowerby) Lane. Loving grandmother to Tori, Kirk and Allison, Todd and Schaefer, Rachael, Jack, Owen and Lindsay, Oliver and Amy, Kyli and Ro, Mikenna and Mathias, Jim, Jack, and Erin.
Mary Catherine will be missed by sisters-in-law Margaret Rowland, Rosemary Flanagan, Annette Bartel, and Evolina Lane. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Previously deceased by her siblings Lou and Anne Rowland, Lorraine and Martin Purcell, Ed Rowland, Bea and Tom Kale, Ken Lane, and Marie and Harvey Mitchell.
Mary Catherine was born in Brussels on September 6, 1930 to the late Mary (Reynolds) and Edward Rowland and was predeceased by dear step-father Jack McIver. She was a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in London, Ontario. In later years, she was a Director on the Seaforth Hospital Board and a founding member of the Huron Hospice, continuing to take her nursing experience to those who needed it. We are comforted in knowing that her life came full circle from being a giver to a receiver of the service and support of the tranquil and peaceful environment at Huron Hospice.
“A life well lived”
Visitation will be held from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., SEAFORTH. Funeral mass will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dublin, on Wednesday, February 26,2025 at 11am with Father Philip Joseph, presiding.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Huron Hospice and would be greatly appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Geraldine Wilson
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy and prayers to all of Mary Catherine’s family.
Geraldine Wilson
Denise Duffy
Our heart goes out to the entire family during this difficult time. Mary Catherine will truly be missed. May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you.
Albert Family
John & Michelle Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mom was such a lovely person. Sending hugs💕
McQuaid Family
Our condolences to the Lane and Rowland families.
The Gryphon Field Hockey Family
Brendan & Julie, Oliver & Amy, Owen & Lindsay,
Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead. May the warm memories you have soothe your soul.
Our deepest condolences,
The Gryphon Field Hockey Family
The Turley Family
Brendan & Julie, Oliver & Amy, Owen & Lindsay,
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
You are all in our thoughts and our heartfelt prayers.
Love the Turley Family
Ian, Betty & Michelle
Neil and Marie Mitchell
Our sympathies on the loss of your lovely Mom. My mother and I both have fond memories of working with her at the Manor where her leadership and care were so appreciated. Weather driving thru St. Columban or past the cottage, Mary Catherine will always come to mind and prompt a smile.
Take good care of each other as you go forward,
Marie and Neil Mitchell
Laura Barber
Ron and Theresa Murray
To the family of Mary Catherine.
Thinking of you all and the loss of a great nurse and a lovely lady. I remember working in ER (where she previously worked at St. Joe’s) and coming across a note stating that she was the best nurse. Love and Prayers Ron and Theresa Murray.
Anne Albert
My sincere condolences . Mary Catherine will be truly missed. She was so gracious. I shared many memories at their home in my youth.
Paula Tillmann Peirce
Dear Lane Families,
We are so sorry to hear about Mary Catherine passing away. What a wonderful celebration of life you have shared with us by posting these pictures that have captured a wonderful person, her laughter and joy, her commitment to healthcare, her passion for her family and loving husband, and all around great Bayfield neighbourhood Mom! Condolences and love, Paula and Richard Peirce
Kay Mailloux
My sympathies to all Mary Catherine’s family. She was one of the first people I met when I came to Seaforth. I will always remember her kindness and willingness to assist an incomer.
Paul Culliton
To the Lane, Rowland and Purcell Families.
Sorry to learn of the loss of Mary Catherine.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to you at this time.
Sincerely,
Paul and Nancy Culliton.
Sharyn Dalrymple
Denise,the Lane lads & all your families-
Your Mom (& your Dad from childhood)shared a very deep bond with my Mom Rose (McQuaid)Burke.
Doug & I were also blessed to have a special connection to them.In 1971,they gave us their Bayfield cottage for a 2-day honeymoon.In 2003,when I asked Jack to give Mom’s eulogy,he did so with humour & deep affection for his favourite Aunt while Mary Catherine stood as part of the CWL honour guard.
Your parents were a “class act from the get-go…backbones of steel,wonderful smiles & a capacity for & really caring about others!” Earth Angels indeed!
“Those who weave colour into our lives leave us with a tapestry of beautiful memories”-Irish poet.
May your memories wrap you in comfort & bring you special peace.
Dia Beannacht Leat (God Bless You).
Sharyn (Burke)Dalrymple (Doug)
Staffa/Seaforth..now Charlottetown,PEI
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To all the Lane families. I have fond memories of going over to Lane’s for “a play” when they lived across the road.
Also great memories of visiting at your cottage in Bayfield. Your Mom was always gracious, fun loving, & always seem to have a smile. May you cherish the great memories she has left behind. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Glenda Feeney
Condolences to the Lane family. Mary Catherine was such a lovely lady. Worked with her at the manor and did her hair a few times also. Cherish you memories!
Jim and Joan Moore
Our condolences to the Lane family on the passing of their beloved mom
Marian Finlayson
My sympathy to the Lane/Rowland families for your loss of Mary Catherine. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Martina Thornton
Brenden and Julie, Denise and John, and all of your family, we are sending our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Thinking of you through this sad time.
Love,
Martina and John
Tony Laprocina
Sending my condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kristin Grougrou
My heartfelt condolences to the Lane family, Jig, Toot and Bill I have fond memories of your Mom’s cooking and her butter tarts. (that was a long time ago). Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Kristin.
Chris and Deborah Gleinser
Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Lane family. Mary Catherine was an incredibly gracious, kind soul. Just seeing her smile was the biggest heartfelt hug.
Heaven has called one of their angels home. She’ll be truly missed!
Gary Bettles
My sincere sympathy to Mary Catherine’s family. She was a wonderful woman.
Cub Bettles
John McGrath
Denise, Brian, Barry and family: Saddened to read of Mary Catherine’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Evolina Lane
My condolence to all of Mary Catherine’s family and friends. She was a beautiful lady.
I enjoyed all of our long phone chats. She will be missed.
Hilda Hall
My condolences to Denise and all the Lane family on the death of your Mother. RIP.
Luanne
Brian, Barry, Denise and John, Brendan and Julie, Sean and Cathy –
There are no words to make you feel better but I don’t have to tell you what a special woman your mum was to you and many others. We appreciated her grace, class, sense of humour, intelligence, hard work and many other attributes. You were fortunate to have her to love and be in your life all these years; you will miss her intensely, no doubt, but I know she will live on in each of you.
Wishing you comfort and peace and so many loving memories to sustain you in the coming years.
I’m sorry I won’t be there in person but will be in spirit.
Ron & Theresa Murray
To all the family of Mary Catherine, thinking of you in your loss of a great nurse & lovely lady. I remember working in Emergency where Mary Catherine had previously worked, I came upon a quote stating that Mary Catherine was the best nurse! Our love & prayers.
Cathy & Paul Hulley
To all the Lane and Rowland Families, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Treasure your memories.
Gwen Hugill
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all.
Love And Prayers Gwen and James Hugill
Janice Carnochan
The Lane Family,
Deepest sympathies to you All on the passing of your Mom/Grandmother. Mary Catherine was a true lady who loved her family deeply and spoke of them often. Loved our long chats to get the updates on her family. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time
Catherine Melady
My deepest sympathy to the Lane family. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Michelle Murray & Morgan Murray
To the Lane family,
Our deepest sympathy. Mary Catherine was one of the sweetest souls. We enjoyed visiting while tending to the gardens. She was so proud of her family, often telling us what everyone was up to. Heaven has some pretty special angels.
Santo De Arcangelis & Patty Lawlor
Our sincerest condolences to Brendan , Julie and the entire Lane family . 💐
God bless.
Mary Anne McNichol
To Mary Catherine’s family,
So sad to hear of your Moms passing. She truly was one of a kind. We had some great chats when we were both in the office at the Manor!! She was a great friend to a lot of people. She will be busy in heaven catching up with everyone she loved. Rest in peace Mary Catherine.
Justina Ciccarelli and family
Our condolences to the Lane family. Mary Catherine was an amazing person. Loved her smile and her gentle voice. Always enjoyed speaking with her.
A true spirit. She will be missed.
All our love.
Susan and Steve Kiss
Our deepest condolencesand love to all the Family. What a lovely women Mary Catherine was and I’m sure you all have many warm memories to hold close to your hearts.
Rest in peace Mary Catherine
Marion and Charlie Crawford and family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom she was a great nurse and friend.
Rick Sowerby & family
My sincere condolences to the entire Lane families, Mary Catherine was such a lovely lady
Laverne Sawden
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, Mary Catherine. She was a very special lady. Very proud of her family. I will miss our visits and phone calls. She has lived a good life. Rest In Peace. Laverne & Brian Sawden.
Dianne Gaffney and Mary Louise LaBerge
Our deepest sympathies to Denise, Sean, and all of the Lane and Rowland family members on the loss of Mary Catherine. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Mary Longstaff
Dear Lane Family. Sincere condolences to your family at this sad time. This was a great Mother, Wife , a solid community member.
Such a great Lady. The Longstaff Family
Audrey O’Rourke
My condolences to the Lane/ Rowland families on Mary Catherine’s passing. She is now resting peacefully with her loved ones. She has lived a great life and was such a grand lady.
Sade Akiode
Dear Kyli and Ro, may the love your grandmother had for the family continue to bind all together in harmony. May God give the family the fortitude to bear this huge loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Aunty Sade
-Lagos Nigeria
Al McQuaid
Al McQuaid
Sorry to hear about the death of your mom Mary Catherine. .I use to see her a lot around Seaforth. Very nice lady. My sympathies to all the Lane families. . . Hugs 💕
Al
Akin-Deko Family
We sense the loss from afar but thank God for a life that was clearly well spent.
RIP Grandma
Heather McDougall
Heaven has welcomed another angel. Sincere sympathy to all of Mary Catherine’s family and friends. So many wonderful memories to hold on to. The last time we chatted was on Jack’s birthday. I will miss her very much also.
Heather
Steve Cook
my deepest sympathy for your loss
Wilma (Staples) Knight
My sincere sympathies to the family of Mary Catherine, a lovely lady in every way. Our family have many fond memories of Mary Catherine and Jack, along with the Lane, Rowland, Kale and McIver families. She will be truly missed.
Tom/Twyla Phillips
Our sincere condolences to the Lane family on the passing of your Mom. She was a terrific lady with a wonderful smile. I am so pleased that I was able to have a great visit with her just a few weeks ago.
Tom and Twyla
Carolanne Doig
To all Mary Catherine’s family and friends, my sincere sympathy at this sad time. Regardless of our ages or the age of a parent it is a life-changing loss. Mary Catherine’s smile will be remembered by all. Even after all these years I cannot drive through St. Columban without looking over at the “Lane” home where Jack and Mary Catherine raised Denise and those boisterous, hockey playing boys. Mary Catherine is now with those who went on before and we are left with our fond memories of her.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Our condolences to the Lane family on the passing of Mary Catherine. She was a lovely person and will be missed.
Keith Murray and Cindy Partridge
I always enjoyed the bright smile of Mary Margaret whenever I went over to a visit as a young lad to the Lane household. Good memories! Our thoughts and condolences go out to the entire family.
Anne Melady
So sorry to hear of Mary Catherine’s death. Condolences to the family.
Anne
Joan Stapleton
My deepest sympathy to the families- May your treasured memories comfort you during this difficult time.
veronica hotchkiss..(Lane)
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. She was a very kind lady. I’ve known her my whole life, as I am a Lane also from Seaforth.
Ken and Anne Murray
Mary Catherine lived a full life with grace and dignity. May knowing she is with God, Jack, Rob and predeceased loved ones be a comfort to you in your time of loss.
Barbara (Staples) Wolfe
My sincere condolences to the Family. Rest in Peace Mary Catherine.
Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom & Grandmother. Had a great long visit with her just last month – she was so proud of all her kids and spoke fondly of all her grandchildren. She was always so spry and interested in current events.
Truly a loss for all her family and friends. Cherish your many happy memories.
Sincerely Kathy & Greg O’Reilly
Par ztaylor
My sincere condolences to Margaret Rowland in the passing of your sister in law Mary Catherine. Heard you speak of her often.
Allan and Diana O’Reilly
From neighbours on the farm (before my time) to visits with Mom and Dad in St. Columban to spending time at the cottage in Bayfield, Mary Catherine was always warm and welcoming. Our sincere condolences to the entire Lane family.
Jeanette Connolly
My deepest sympathies to Mary Catherine’s family. I will always have very special memories of our many many years together and our chats and laughs. Bask in the Glory of Gods loving arms along with your loved ones who have returned home before you. ♥️
MARY REYNOLDS
My heartfelt condolences to the Lane family. I fondly remember your mum & dad coming into the bank. We would have the most enjoyable chats before getting down to business. They were such a wonderful and caring couple. Hold their memories close to your hearts.
Mary (Swinkels) Reynolds
Ron Sowerby and Heather Mighton
Sincerest condolences Sean and Cathy and all the Lane Families. Mary Catherine was such a sweet lady.
Louise (Feeney) Harris
My deepest sympathy to all the Lane families, your Mom was such a very kind lady and she will be dearly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️🙏
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Karen Cronin
My deepest sympathy to Mary Catherine’s family. Your mother was a compassionate, caring, wonderful & beautiful lady. Her years in St Columban as a neighbour & community helper will be remembered.
May happy memories & the support of your friends & family get you through the difficult days ahead
Karen
Terry Johnston
A truly gentle soul. I always enjoyed my downtown chats with Mrs. Lane. Enjoy the memories, I know there will be many wonderful ones
Karen Murphy
So sorry to learn of Mary Catherine’s passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. She’s going to be missed.
Linda (Staples) Fischer
So many wonderful memories of a wonderful Lady, her Family & her Siblings.
Rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Mary Catherine.
Joy Ross
My sincere condolences to the Lane family on the loss of your Dear Mom and grandmother, she was a gentle soul, who was so kind to everyone, her work in the hospice was a blessing to so many people, My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Heaven has received another Angel, RIP MC