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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Mrs. Mary Catherine Kane

Mary C. Kane (nee McDermott) went to the Lord on May 15, 2011 at the age of 91. 

 

Mary was a lifetime resident of Lorain, born August 30, 1919 to Albert James and Catherine Mary McDermott.

 

She was the eldest of eight children and often helped care for her younger siblings.  Mary graduated from Lorain Senior High School and Kent State University where she met and eventually married Thomas H. Kane on May 1, 1942. She was an elementary school teacher in the Lorain City Schools for over thirty years, retiring in 1979. Growing up, Mary attended St. Mary's Church, but after her marriage, St. Anthony of Padua Church became her parish, where for many years she was a member of both Christian Mothers and the Marion Guild.  Mary embraced her Irish heritage, loved God and was devoted to her Roman Catholic religion.  She closely followed her extended family, was an avid reader, enjoyed watching all kinds of sports, especially Notre Dame football, doing crossword puzzles, playing scrabble and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

 

She is survived by her sons, Michael of Huntingtown, Maryland, Thomas of Lorain; daughter, Mary L.(Felix) Rosario of Lorain; her brothers, Dr. Thomas McDermott of California, retired Col. Michael McDermott of Virginia; sisters, Catherine Hahn of Elyria, Rita Barnard of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. 

 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Kane; son, Timothy; her companion of several years, Gene Francis; great-granddaughter, Victoria; brothers, Tommy at age two, and Albert McDermott; sister, Teresa Joan Lowrie; and her parents.  Mary will be missed by her family, friends, neighbors, church and all who knew her. 

 

Visitation will be held at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, (440) 244-1961 on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a prayer service on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:20 A. M. at the Funeral Home followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 East Erie Avenue in Lorain, Fr. Richard E. Hudak, Pastor, officiating.  Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church in Lorain or New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Rd, Sheffield Vlg, OH 44035. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 7:22:16 AM

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Posted By: Dr. Bob and Jane Stilgenbauer

We are sorry to learn of Mrs. Kane's passing - we enjoyed her friendship, her zest for life and she was always so proud of her family.

Posted on: 5/28/2011 10:56:22 AM


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Posted By: Bill Ellis

Mike, Tommy and Mary Lou; So sorry to hear about your mother. She was a great person and she is in my prayers. I have lots of very good memories about growing up on Missouri Ave. Best of everything for all of you. Bill

Posted on: 5/20/2011 12:18:47 PM


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Posted By: Joseph J. Gluvna

Very sorry to hear about Mary's death. She was a lovely woman. She sent me Christmas cards every year. My heart goes out to you. She was a neighbor to my wife, Mary B. Gluvna (Ellis) and I believe my brother in law, Bill, and Mike Kane were buddies a long time ago. Bill is doing well and retired in Mobile. Bernie, as you know, died 10 years ago yesterday. Bill is the last of the Elis family.

Posted on: 5/20/2011 9:31:10 AM


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