With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mom “Josie”. After a brief illness she passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family. Predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Eugene (1998). They emigrated from Ireland to Vancouver in 1957 with their large family of eight children. Teresa(Ray), Patrick(Kathie), Eugene(Carol), Maurice(Beth), Annette(Herve), Josephine(Larry), Eamon(Julie), Pauline(Ron- predeceased) and then had their very own Canadian, cherished daughter Jacqueline; 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She will be lovingly missed by her sisters Marie Greene and Sister Breda Finn (England), sister in law Ann Finn, brothers in law Jack Moloney, Richard Coll, Jim Greene and dear friend Ivan Douglas, many nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends. Predeceased by beloved sister Norah and brothers Tommy and Mossie and seven other siblings in Ireland. The greatest joys in her life were her passionate love of the Lord, the 58 happy and blessed years she had with her husband and the unconditional love she felt for every one of her nine children.  She loved and adored her many grandchildren and cherished being so loved by them and involved in their lives. Prayers will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Oct 25th, at St. Patrick’s Church 2881 Main St. Vancouver where she has been a devout parishioner for 53 years.  Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church at 1:00 P.M. Oct 26th followed by burial at Oceanview Cemetery, 4000  Imperial St. Burnaby. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.