Mrs. Lily Catherine Cavanaugh of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully into God’s welcoming arms, surrounded by her loving family, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 77 years. She grew up on the family farm in Innisfree, Alberta. Lily was an active member of both St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes in Red Deer, and a member of the CWL for over forty years. In her earlier years, she was involved as an advocate for many Social Justice Organizations. Lily had a passion for teaching; she taught in Innisfree, Innisfail, and for several years in the Red Deer Catholic School Division. Lily and Pat enjoyed travelling together for many years. She was a warm, caring, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, and she will be missed by all. Her genuine and loving smile will never be forgotten. She enjoyed socializing and hosting parties, and was always surrounded by the people she loved. Lily had tremendous strength and determination that carried her throughout her life. Lily will be lovingly remembered by her loving husband, Pat Cavanaugh and children, Charmaine (John) Marcinek and Darcy (Corinne) Cavanaugh, as well as six grandchildren; Michael, Nathan, James, Christina, Christopher and Justin, along with numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her Mom and Dad, a brother, a brother-in-law, a niece and numerous aunts and uncles. Prayers will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Len Cadieux, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Lily’s honour may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at www.heartandstroke.ca or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421.

• Date : 2017-10-28
• Location : Red Deer