Georgette Meehan
elevated j3EO0 June 4, 1942 – October 21, 2019
elevated j3EO0 Visitation
Friday October 25, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm
elevated j3EO0 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated j3EO0 Funeral Mass
Saturday October 26, 2019 at 12 pm
elevated j3EO0 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated j3EO0 Reception
Immediately following the Service in Hall #1
elevated j3EO0 Cremation
A private Cremation will be taking place.
elevated j3EO0 Obituary
elevated j3EO0 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Georgette Marie Meehan on October 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Larry Meehan. Dear Mother to the late Sharon Meehan and to Shawn and his wife Sharon. Loving Nana to Laura, Matthew and Alec. Daughter of the late Simone and Leo Gravelle. Predeceased by her sister Diane (Robert) Giroux and her brother George (Claudette) Gravelle. Survived by her brothers Robert (Lilian) and Richard (Shirley) Gravelle, her sister Theresa Flowerday. Sister-in-law to the late Patrick and Paula Meehan, Michael and Beryl Meehan, Bernadette and Louis O’Neill, May and Tom Clabby. Daughter-in-law to the late Johanna and Laurence Meehan. Survived by her many nieces and nephews.
elevated j3EO0 Georgette began her career as a cashier at the Power Supermarket located on Bloor Street West. She worked at several stores through out Toronto for Powers then Loblaws for the next several years. Through her work ethic, attention to detail and dedication, she was promoted to Head Cashier during this time.
elevated j3EO0 When the Loblaw Companies began an aggressive expansion in the 1970/1980’s, Georgette was once again recognized for her work ethic, passion and dedication to her job. She was subsequently offered a position as a Front-End Specialist. Her primary responsibility was to ensure a smooth transition from shopping through to check out.
elevated j3EO0 As part of the Loblaw Companies family, Georgette went on to open new and refurbished grocery stores including Loblaws, Valu-Mart, No Frills, Fresh Mart and the Superstore throughout Ontario until her retirement.
elevated j3EO0 Georgette enjoyed spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading, wintering in Florida and playing bingo wherever a hall could be found.
elevated j3EO0 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Parkinson Canada in Georgette’s Honour.
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom.
Thank you very much Marilyn.
Are thoughts are with you.
Thank you very much Sylvie and Serge.
Sharon, Shawn and famìly. Sincere sympathy.
Thank you very much Joan.
Nos sincères sympathies à Robert, Thérèse et Richard Gravelle pour la perte de leurs sœur. Our deepest sympathies to the Meehan family for the loss of their mom.
Thank you very much Jean and Monique.
It was a pleasure to work with your mom for several years at Loblaws on Avenue Rd. On occasion we would run into each other…she always had a welcoming smile.
Our condolences to your family
Noemi & Ken Balog
Our deepest condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere sympathies on the passing of Georgette. She was a true lady, warm and funny and will always be remembered with love. The O’Connor family, Dublin, Ireland. RIP Georgette