Obituary of Cecilia E. Shannon

<p>SHANNON-the death of Cecilia E. Shannon of 11 Foley Ct., widow of Thomas Shannon, occurred at St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.</p> <p>Celia was born in Saint John, on June 7, 1924, a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Emma (Emin) Wakim. She was a real estate agent for over thirty years and was the first female accredited appraiser in the Maritimes with the Appraisal Institute of Canada. She was predeceased by four sisters, Annie Saab, Madeline Rudovitch, Germaine McLorie, and Catherine Wakim. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Vincent (Lorraine) of Rothesay, and Dr. T. Andrew (Janet) of Vancouver; one brother, Arthur Samuel(Martin)Wakim, Q.C. of Toronto; three sisters, Theresa Stephen of Toronto, Mary Wakim of Toronto, and Helen Haddad of Boston; four grandchildren, Dr. Leslie of Vancouver, Matthew of Ottawa,Tessa and Blake, both of Vancouver; and several nieces and nephews.<br /><br />Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday morning at 10:30. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cathedral Building Fund or St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.</p> <p>www.fitzpatrickfh.com</p>