Notice of PassingWe would like to recognize and remember the following Vincentians who have passed on during the past twelve months. Thursday, December 7, 2023 Our brother Msg Peter Schonenbach, National Council of Canada  Past National Chaplain of the St Vincent de Paul Society.Msgr Schonenbach was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1971. He went on to greatly impact the Ottawa Catholic community, serving as pastor of several parishes. He was also Rector of the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ottawa. He also served with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) as General Secretary. Monday, May 1, 2023 Our sister Catherine Mindorf, St Michaels Conference, Fort Erie  Surrounded by her loving husband and family Catherine passed away on Monday May 1st at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. Community and service to others were Catherine`s passion. She dedicated endless hours to St. Michael`s Church, St. Vincent DePaul and Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods to provide opportunities and to make the lives of those less fortunate better.Thursday, March 9, 2023 Our sister Ruth Heffernan, St. Peter`s Conference Peterborough Particular Council  Ruth passed away Thursday March 9 in her 85th year at PRHC with family by her side. She was a long time member of the YMCA, an Avid Skier which enabled her to travel the world. She was a volunteer at the soup kitchen, hospice and the hospital, and was retired from Marycrest.Sunday, January 15, 2023 Our brother Terry Cassidy, St. James Minor, Stirling / Belleville Thrift Store  Passed away peacefully, in his 74th year, on January 15, 2023, at Hospice Quinte with family at his side. Terry will be deeply missed
Terry was a champion of his community and the environment, devoting his life to working for others through his career in community development and local politics. He cared deeply about others, always fighting for those most in need, and making service to others a cornerstone of his life. As a politician, Terry served as City Councillor for Sidney Ward in Quinte West for more than two decades and was both a member of the executive and federal candidate (2015) for the Bay of Quinte NDP. Terry was an active volunteer, contributing many hours to various charities and non-profit organizations, most recently as the president of the local St. Vincent de Paul.Friday, November 11, 2022 Our brother William (Bill) Hanlon, St. Patrick’s Conference, Schomberg - York Simcoe Particular Council Bill was a dedicated Veterinarian (retired) who served communities in both the Chicago and Southern Ontario regions. Countless animals big and small have benefited from his compassionate care. He devoted his time to serve his community in Schomberg Lion`s Club, St. Vincent de Paul, and Knights of Columbus. He was a lifelong devoted parishioner of St. Patrick`s parish in Schomberg, Ontario. Bill`s family was the pride and joy of his life.Monday, October 3, 2022 Our brother Kenneth J. Trudel, Saint Bernard Conference, Ottawa  He was a dedicated Vincentian from St. Bernard Church. Ken was the face of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Bernard for many years and he will be missed.He worked tirelessly to help the needy. He was happy to haggle with others for donations to church causes. |
