Obituary of Mary Katherine Prendergast-Grasdahl

Prendergast-Grasdahl, Katherine Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospice - Sarnia on Thursday, June 13, 2019 Mary Katherine, beloved wife of Clifford Grasdahl and the late Frank Prendergast (1993). Mother of Mary Anne (Joseph) Swift, Kathy (Mark) Magee, Gerry (Monique) Prendergast. Loving Grand mother to Laura, Kelly (Jamie), Jacky (Ian), Christie, Lianne, Janine, and Michelle. Sadly, predeceased by her grandchildren Heather (2004), and Shawn (2009). Proud great grandma to Sophia, Patrick, Grace and David. Predeceased by her brothers Frank (2009) and Gilbert (1957). A sister-in-law to many in the large Prendergast family. Survived by many nieces, nephews and loving family, Wendy (Richard) Jennison, Ron, Terry, Alisha and Chris (Clare), Erin and Michael (Cameron and Reid), Jodee and Chuck (Blake). Katherine's love of Nursing, Music, Art, and Family, predominated through her life. Having attended St. Angela's College, Sacred Heart School of Music, and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, she started playing the pipe organ at age of 15 at St. Mary's Church in London, followed by a nursing career. Her love of singing, led her to direct the "St. Joseph's School of Nursing Student's Choir" for several Graduations at Alumni Hall, University of Western Ontario. She started a children's choir at St. Pius X Church (now "Holy Family") While the church was being built, she had rehearsals in her home so the children would be ready for the Grand Opening of the Church. Katherine continued singing and playing throughout her life in various choral groups. She encouraged her children and grandchildren with her love of music, art and family. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Friday, June 14th from 3-5 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, on Saturday morning, June 15th at 10 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations to St. Joseph's Hospice - Sarnia would be appreciated.