Duggan (nee Kirby), HEATHER

June 28, 19472023

Our family matriarch Heather passed peacefully away at home in the presence of her family on March 16, 2023, after a two-year challenge with ovarian cancer. She faced this with strength, grace and courage and was pragmatic from the start and until the end. She was predeceased by her parents Bill and Cathie (Douglas) Kirby; her brother Ian (Bernadette) and his twin sister Catherine Adams Tobin and nephew Mark Kirby. Leaving to mourn her devoted and cherished husband and soul mate of 27 years, Alan Cook; her daughters Kathleen Kelly (Norm) of Calgary and Kirby Legrow (Colin) of Bauline and step-son Jim Cook of Sydney Australia. She leaves her amazing grandchildren; Nadja Cook in Brisbane, Australia, Kendra and Keon Cheney and their father Fred Cheney in Calgary and Duggan and Hayden Legrow in Bauline. She also leaves her nieces Tammy Adams (Richard Rowe), Beth Kirby (Jason Hobbs) and Ashley Dwyer (Patrick) and nephew Billy Adams (Marcina Rodrigues) and their children. With deep gratitude she acknowledges the support of her soul sisters Diane Macdonald and Leah von Hagen who were by her side for every step of her journey. With deepest thanks to Dr. Joannie Neveu and her gynecological oncology team at the H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre for their medical skill and knowledge, compassion and wise counsel; the Paramedic Ambulance Program, Dr. Noreen Fardy at the Pain Management Centre and Community Nurse Erin Nugent and Terri Savory. There were so many people who contributed to Heather’s well-being and we are forever grateful for their support. A farewell gathering will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 22, at 2 p.m., with reception to follow from 3-5 p.m. at the family home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to THE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION OF ST. JOHN'S INC. Donations will be used to fulfill Heather’s wishes to donate a Cuddle Bed for patients in palliative care. http://hea lthcarefoundation.ca/donate/ or call 709-777-5926.