Catherine Pead, 89, born of strong and proud Irish-Scottish heritage on February 11th, 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland to Hugh and Annie (nee Burke) McInally, died peacefully on August 26th, 2017 with her family by her side in Hamilton, Ontario.
Cathie married James Martin Pead on August 22nd 1947. In 1969, together with two of their three children, they immigrated to Canada. Initially taking up residence on Stinson Street in Hamilton, they ultimately settled on Seneca Drive in Ancaster.
Family was the centre of Cathie’s life. Through her drive, determination, and hard work Cathie ensured a better life for her children and grandchildren. Her kindness and generosity meant that all felt welcome in her home and at her table. Cathie was a straight-talking woman who was never afraid to give her honest opinion. She loved to knit and read – she was hardly ever caught without either knitting needles or a book in her hands. Cathie is survived by her 3 children: Ann Szpindor (Stanley), James Martin Pead (Marsha), Catherine Mary Pead (Robert); 8 grandchildren: Karen (Michael), Andrea (James), Ian (Jennifer), Heather (John), Stephanie (Steven), Katie (Christopher), Rebecca (Terrance), Sean (Samantha) and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brother Hugh McInally and her husband, James Martin Pead. Visitation at P.X. DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 796 Upper Gage Avenue in Hamilton on Monday August 28 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with prayer service to be held at 8pm. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Ancaster at 10am on Tuesday, August 29. Interment, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to all the staff of GSC Assisted Living Unit, Dr. Tony Kerigan, and the HNHB LHIN for their excellent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Centres. Online condolences through www.dermodys.com.

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