Kathleen M. McFadden
April 03, 1935 - April 12, 2016
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Kathleen M. McFadden
April 03, 1935 - April 12, 2016
Obituary
Mary Kathleen Murray McFadden passed away peacefully on April 12 in Irvine, California at age 81. Born April 3, 1935 in Sandusky, Ohio, Kathleen graduated from Sandusky High School in 1953. She met her husband, James P. McFadden, in high school chess club. Kathleen was also a charter member of her Sandusky high school synchronized swim team and enjoyed swimming throughout life. Kathleen received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marquette University in 1957 and worked as a nurse throughout her life.
Kathleen was known for her positive outlook on life and had a great love of family. She also loved cooking, picnics, scrabble and music. Kathleen connected easily with others and was well loved. Kathleen and Jim were devoted to each other and had eleven children: seven boys and four girls. Her children were Kathleen’s proudest accomplishment.
Kathleen was preceded in death by husband Jim; sons Gerald and Michael; daughter Maggie; parents Emmett and Florence Brady Murray; sister Carol Ann McGroarty and brother Michael Murray. She is survived by her daughters Ann (Royal), Mary and Maureen; sons, James (Diane), Thomas, Peter (Leehwa), Joe (Melody) and Dan (Nora); grandchildren Jon, Elizabeth, Theresa, Joshua, Luc, Michelle, Chelsea, and Connell; great grandchildren, Paddy and Veronica; sister Elaine; brothers, Dennis, Lightfoot and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Funeral mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at St Nicholas Church, 24252 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.oconnormortuary.com
4 responses to Kathleen M. McFadden
mary murray bosrock says:
April 20, 2016
Oh I remember Kathleen so well. I was in the sixth grade when she and Jim married. Mom hosted their rehearsal dinner at 124 East Madison Street. I was so excited to have a real bride in our family and she was lovely. Best of all, I got to buy a new red dress and hat for the occasion and I got to help serve the dinner.
Love and hugs to all and congrats to Kathleen for a life well lived.
Mary Murray Bosrock
Ann C. Harper says:
April 21, 2016
We Love You and We Need You,
We Miss Your Ever Smiling Face,
The Chair is Empty and the House is Sad,
But God is Love and Thou Art with Him,
Blessed Be the Name of God. — Annie, Royal and Luc Harper
Greene Family says:
April 25, 2016
Please accept my family’s heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in fond memories, and The Almighty God’s promise in The Bible, to restore those asleep in death to perfect life on a paradise Earth.
Annie says:
April 12, 2018
Thinking of you, Mom. Love you! – Annie XOXO