Philomena (Phyllis) Cussen-Gorman
elevated 8LW5S March 31, 1940 – January 16, 2024
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elevated 8LW5S It is with heartfelt sadness that we mourn the loss of our stepmom and friend Phyllis, who left us peacefully on January 16th,
elevated 8LW5S She was predeceased by her beloved husband Sean, and cousin Maura Bourke (Michael/Cormac). She will be dearly missed by her family Gerry (Nancy), Sean (Monique), Alice (Bob), James, Ann (Bruce), Edmund and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephew Michael and the Gorman/Quinn Clans in Ireland. Also left to grieve are the friends that became family: Maureen, Colleen and Sean, and her dear friends Elizabeth, Victor and Liza.
elevated 8LW5S Phyllis was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to Co. Donegal as a young girl. It was there that she gained a love for animals, nature, cups of tea, Irish wheaten soda bread and the colour green! She later trained as a nurse in England before immigrating to Canada. Her love for Ireland and Irish culture blossomed in her new home. And with her marriage to Sean in 1985, she fully committed to honouring the Irish Community, with decades of service to the Langan-Gorman branch of Comhaltas Ceóltoirí Éireann and the Canada Eastern Region.
elevated 8LW5S The medical care that Phyllis received in her illness was exceptional, both at North York General and more recently at Sunnybrook. We are indebted to Dr.Betty Choi Fung for her decades of gentle care and genuine friendship with Phyllis. A special thank you to Elizabeth for her unconditional love and dedication to ensuring Phyllis’ comfort and dignity throughout her illness. The prayers, rosaries and masses said for Phyllis at her parish, St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, have been greatly appreciated.
elevated 8LW5S A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 75 Churchill Ave, North York on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 11:00 am.
elevated 8LW5S In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, one of the many charities that Phyllis generously supported for many years.
elevated 8LW5S Phyllis – you were loved – and you will be missed. May God hold you gently in the palm of his hand.
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Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
elevated 8LW5S May she rest in peace
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Deepest sympathy to all the family may Phyllis rest with the angels and find happiness again with Sean
Heartfelt condolences to all the Gorman family on the sad loss of Phyllis. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May Phyllis now rest in peace. 🙏
Phyllis, I remember your kindness from when I was a little child. I will always remember you as a loving and caring woman. We will all miss you dearly. Till we meet again xoxo
My condolences to all the Gormans for you loss, I know Sean was up there waiting for her with his sparking blue eyes and infectious smile Sean, you beautiful wife is back , you two are together again.
Our deepest condolences to Phyllis’ family in her passing. She was a lovely person and may she rest in peace.
From Comhaltas Ottawa.
Dear Alice and Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your step mom. May she find peace after her suffering illness and may you all find solace in each other.
My dear friend, neighbour and grandmother to my daughter you will be dearly missed. Your excentric ways were just a part of who you are. Love you
Phyllis, you were another unique personality among the Gorman Clan of characters. It was always a treat every time we met. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire extended Gorman family.
Phyliss u were always a treat to see and spend any time with you over the years may u shine in heaven seeing ur sean once again god bless
Nuestras condolencias a todos sus queridos seres de Phyllis, ella fue un Ángel que acompañó a nuestra hija Elizabeth, siempre estaremos agradecidos con Phyllis
Jenny y Rafael (papás de Liz)
To the Gorman family, I am truly sorry.
We are grateful to have met Mrs.Phyllis.
I really value our friendship, it was instant.
My words cannot express how great She was. My Guardian Angel…Hope I was one for you Amiga.
Mi Querida Amiga, I miss you now, and I will always miss you ☘️💚💜🌵