Obituary for
Susan Zena Downey (Katulka)
In Loving Memory
Of
Susan Zena Downey (née Katulka)
October 14, 1951 to February 14, 2017
With indomitable courage and perseverance against insurmountable odds, Susan is finally at peace.
She leaves behind her best friend and husband of 43 years, John, her son Jay (partner Chris), daughter Sarah and grandson Sullivan. Predeceased by her father Bohdan (Lydia). Survived by her mother Edith (Norm), brothers Andrew (Mary) and Stephen (Carmen), brother-in-law Tom (Tina) and numerous nephews, nieces, and their children.
Special thanks to Doctors van Diepen, Messenger, Falk and Puranum and the entire staff of five south at Health Sciences North for their exemplary and compassionate care during her long stay. Thanks also to Dr. Goluch and the Dialysis Unit who helped Susan manage the last phase of her life.
Visitation at the
Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home
233 Larch Street, Sudbury
from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 17th, 2017
Mass at
Christ the King Church, 30 Beech Street, Sudbury
on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at 10am
Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dialysis Unit at Health Sciences North or to Spinal Cord Research (Toronto Rehab Foundation) are preferred.