Catherine Mary O'SHANNESSY

On May 21, 2025 of Koroit.

Much loved wife of Garry.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julia and Paul, Ryan and Kristy.

Adored “Nanno” of Tori and Andy.

Reunited with her parents Mary and Des Ryan and brother Daniel.

Much loved sister of Julie Mason, sister-in-law of Paula Ryan and John Mason.

Aged 68 years

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The Funeral Liturgy for CATHERINE will be offered at the Infant Jesus Catholic Church, Queen Street, Koroit on WEDNESDAY (May 28) commencing at 11.00am.

Private cremation

In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine’s memory to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation ocrf.com.au are appreciated.

Please click this link to view the livestream of Catherine’s Funeral Liturgy.

Funeral Notice

ServiceMay 28, 2025 - 11:00 amQueen Street Koroit, VIC View MapVenue: Infant Jesus Catholic Church Koroit

Tributes

  1. Sending our deepest sympathies to Garry and Family, Cathy was an inspiration to us all, her beautiful caring nature, gorgeous smile and laugh and conversations will be missed by us both. Thankyou for the opportunity to share apart of your life with you
    Sending Love
    Ellie and Deb Adlington

    Deb and Ellie Adlington May 28, 2025
  2. Deepest sympathy Garry, Julia, Ryan & families on the sad loss of Cathy

    Rosalie deVisscher

    Rosalie deVisscher May 28, 2025
  3. Dear Garry & family
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Cathy. Many good memories of Southern Cross and Yarpturk.
    She fought a long hard battle with such an incredible attitude.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Love Peter & Lyn McElgunn & Family

    Peter & Lyn McElgunn May 28, 2025
  4. To Garry and Family
    Thinking of you all on Cathy passing Free of pain now So loved by so many Sorry we couldn’t be there today for you Garry Lovely service
    Alan and Maggie

    Alan and Maggie Hocking May 28, 2025
  5. To Garry,Julie,Julia,Ryan and families.
    My thoughts are with you.
    Fond memories of many years friendship.
    Rest in peace Cathy.

    Catherine Gleeson May 28, 2025
  6. To Garry and Family
    Sending our condolences to you on the Passing of you Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend.
    She will be missed.
    From you work family at McKinnon Quarries & Civil.
    Peter and Karolyn McKinnon and Family. XOXOX

    Karolyn McKinnon May 28, 2025
  7. So sad to read of Cathy’s passing Condolences to all her family
    R.I.P Cathy
    Donna Smith x

    Donna smith May 27, 2025
  8. Many fond memories of times past. Our thoughts are with you Garry, Julia, Ryan & families. Linda, Peter & Joe.

    Linda Oshannessy May 27, 2025
  9. Deepest sympathy to Garry, Julia, Ryan and families on the truly sad passing of Cathy. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you at this sad time. May she rest peacefully now with no more pain <3 <3

    Quirinus and Carmel Onderwater May 27, 2025
  10. Deepest Sympathy to Garry & Family, Cathy we will miss your happy, smiling face, such a lovely lady who will be sadly missed.
    Love Robyn & The Elm Girls🩷

    Robyn Starick May 27, 2025
  11. Sincere sympathy to Garry, Julia & Paul, Ryan & Kristy, Julie and family.

    It was a joy to know Cathy, her strength through this battle an inspiration.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Rest in peace.

    With love
    Paula, Greg & Lisa Scanlon.

    Lisa May 27, 2025
  12. So sad to read of dear Cathy’s passing, such a beautiful lady,
    Our deepest sympathy and love to Gary, Julia, Ryan and all of her families
    Love Les, Frances & Family 💔💔💔💔

    Les & Frances Dalton May 27, 2025
  13. My Heartfelt Sympathy to Cathy’s family .
    May you rest peacefully now with no more pain xx

    Sue Miller May 26, 2025
  14. Garry, Julia and Paul, Ryan ,Kristy and Kids . Our sympathy and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Many great memories of times together . Love Brian,Cheryl and family

    Brian Oshannessy May 26, 2025
  15. Gary, Julia, Ryan and family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of Cathy. I have great memories of our time working together.

    Natalie Bellman May 26, 2025
  16. Deepest sympathy to Garry and all the family. Cathy was a vibrant person with lots to give, always smiling and happy. She will be missed by all, love Dianne and Geoff 💕💕

    Dianne Swinton May 25, 2025
  17. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Garry, Julia, Ryan, and the entire family.
    Con and Jenny Dwyer.

    Jenny Dwyer May 25, 2025
  18. Deepest sympathies to Garry and the whole family.

    Cathy always greeted you with the hugest smile. That “Cathy smile” will be sorely missed by everyone. She was a beautiful soul.

    Sue May 25, 2025
  19. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.Rest in peace Cathy 💗
    Teresa & Ray Mahony & family

    Teresa & Ray Mahony May 25, 2025
  20. We are saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing and send our condolences to her family. We will miss her.

    Angie and Wilde Dental staff May 24, 2025
  21. My heartfelt condolences to Garry ‘Manuel’, Cosie, Julia and Paul, Ryan and Kristy, Tori, Andy and Julie and families.

    💓Truuude💓, We were so blessed to have enjoyed such a loving friendship, right from our first meeting and that was over 32 yrs ago. You were the yin to my yang and my heart is broken. I will miss you,every day.

    You fought the fight, with so much courage, grace and the patience of Job, and never complained. Your beautiful,calm nature, always shone through brightly.

    Now you are free,
    To fly with the angels with butterfly wings,
    I hope you look back and know how important you are to me. 💕🌷🦋

    Fly high my Darling, til we meet again – when you can arrange a welcoming ‘High Tea’,like no other.

    Love you Truuude. Sending you butterfly kisses 🦋💋

    💗 Pruee xxx 💗🦋🌷🌺

    Robyn Bastian May 24, 2025
  22. To Garry & family my condolences
    Cathy was one in a million.
    Her smile & caring for other people will always be remembered,
    Cathy fought so hard till the end.
    I will treasure all the memories we shared my beautiful friend your Guardian Angle (which you called me) will miss you.
    Rest in peace Cathy.

    Sue holland May 24, 2025
  23. So sorry to of the passing of Cathy such a lovely person deepest sympathy to all of the family from Robert & Jenny Rice.

    Jenny Rice May 24, 2025
  24. Mum

    My heart is breaking you went too soon, you ment the world to me, no more magic hugs or wise advice.

    Your Sunshine, Moon and Universe will continue your legacy of helping others.

    I’m so proud of you for all you did in life, you’re the strongest woman I know who never gave up and showed true grit and perseverance.

    No more pain or worries, fly free 🦋 until we met again and don’t worry Dad is under my wing.

    Love your darling boy
    Ryan ❤️ oxox

    Ryan O’Shannessy May 24, 2025
  25. Our deepest sympathy to Garry and families on the passing of dear Cathy. May she rest in peace.

    Tess (Therese) and Peter Schouw May 23, 2025
  26. Sending my condolences to Gary and family on the truely sad passing of Cathy.
    She was an amazing woman and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
    Cathy and Mick Finn 🦋🦋🦋🦋

    Cathy Finn May 23, 2025
  27. So sad to hear of Kathy’s passing Sincere condolences to Gary and family. A very special lady now at rest
    Barnie and Coogee

    Kathleen McCosker May 23, 2025
  28. 🦋 your smile, determination and bravery will always be with us. Special thoughts going to Gary and family, also Julie and her family. Gwenda and Arthur

    Gwenda May 23, 2025
  29. Our deepest sympathies to Garry and family on the sad loss of your beautiful wife and mother may she now rest peacefully from all the pain.
    Anthony, Jenny McCutcheon and family.

    Jenifer McCutcheon May 23, 2025
  30. Kate, you gave your all.
    You had battles that no one else saw. Even in your struggles, we admired your courage, strength & the sound of your laughter.
    God knew the weight you were carrying. He opened his arms and whispered, “Come home.”
    Kate has left this world, but not our hearts.
    Our love and strength to Garry, Julia, Ryan & families.
    Mary & Gerald Gleeson

    Mary Gleeson May 23, 2025
  31. Deepest sympathy to Gary and family at the sad passing of the much loved Catherine.
    She will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She fought this terrible cancer with so much dignity.
    Catherine you are now free of the pain now darling. God has given you your wings to set you free to fly, fly high beautiful Angel.
    Reunited with your mother and father now.
    God bless you Catherine. Until we meet again we will miss you 💔💔💔
    Gayle and Ray Unwin

    Gayle Unwin May 23, 2025
  32. Fond memories of you Cathy growing up in Southern cross and later inre connected with u as i was Community Carer with Moyne . Loved your funny and friendly attitude and the love you had for Gary and your family . REST IN peace

    Geraldine ( Gleeson) Melican May 22, 2025
  33. To Garry & Family
    Thoughts & prayers are with you all
    On the loss of a beautiful lady
    David & Leeza McCutcheon

    Leeza McCutcheon May 22, 2025
  34. Condolences to Garry and family. Such a strong determined women. RIP Cath

    Emma May 22, 2025
  35. Goodbye my beautiful friend. You were truly inspirational through your long tough fight. Special memories. Deepest sympathy to Garry, Julia and Ryan and family
    RIP
    Debbie

    Debbie Sicely May 22, 2025