Kathleen Alice Sheens1

F, #17, b. 24 November 1930, d. 6 January 2012
FatherGeorge Sheens2 b. 13 Feb 1903, d. 28 Apr 1968
MotherMary Agnes Connors2 b. 23 Aug 1906, d. 13 Dec 1984
RelationshipAunt of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited27 Jul 2021
Birth*24 November 1930 Penrith, NSW1 
Baptism31 January 1931 St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith, NSW;
Name: Kathleen Alice Sheens
Born: 24 November 1930
Parents: George Sheens & Mary Agnes Connors
Place of residence: Penrith
Baptised: 31 January 1931
Minister: A J Sobb, Roman Catholic
Name of Godparent: Alice Connors
Remarks: Confirmed at Penrith 18 October 1940, Godparent Catholic, married at Penrith Errol Edward Lister 16.3.57;Godparent=Alice Marie Connors1 
Photo*circa 1934 15 Union Road, Penrith, NSW;
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Sheens family, from left, Kathleen, Terry (obscured), Maureen, George and Mary
Photocirca 1949 Australia;
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(L to R) Ern Downes, Kathleen Sheens, unknown, Maureen Sheens, unknown couple
Photocirca 1953 15 Union Road, Penrith, NSW;
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Kathleen & Tim Sheens
Article*16 February 1956 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
St. MARYS
FOOTBALL CLUB
One of the St. Marys stalwarts, Ted Lister, has announced his engagement. Ted has played very good football for St. Marys and we hope that he will continue to do so. The club ex tends to Ted and Cath. all the best wishes for the future.;Principal=Errol Edward Lister4 
Married Name16 March 1957 Lister5 
Marriage*16 March 1957 St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith, NSW;
Groom: Errol Edward Lister
Status: Bachelor
Place of Birth: St Marys NSW
Occupation: Clerk
Age: 24
Usual Residence: 72 Queen Street St Marys
Father: John Hardman Lister
Occupation: Railway Employee
Mother: Kathleen Beecroft (deceased)

Bride: Kathleen Alice Sheens
Status: Spinster
Place of Birth: Penrith NSW
Occupation: Shop Assistant
Age: 26
Usual Residence: 33 Hornseywood Avenue Penrith
Father: George Sheens
Occupation: Taxi Driver
Mother: Mary Agnes Connors

Date of Marriage: 16 Mar 1957
Place of Marriage: St Nicholas of Myra Church, Penrith NSW
Religion: Roman Catholic
Witnesses: D Fitzpatrick, E Rankine
Minister: John Fitzpatrick

;Groom=Errol Edward Lister5
Kathleen and father George Sheens arriving at church
Kathleen and father George Sheens
Reception with Kathleen & Ted Lister (extreme left), Terry Sheens (extreme right), Geoge Sheens (seated) with grandaughter Cathy Sheens
Birth of Son27 May 1958 St Margaret's Hospital, Surry Hills, NSW;
Birth
LISTER.—May 27, at. St. Margaret's Hospital, to Kathleen and Ted—a son (John Paul).;Principal=John Paul Lister6 
Death of Father28 April 1968 33 Hornseywood Avenue, Penrith, NSW;
Name: George Sheens
Date of death: 28th April 1968
Place of Death: 33 Hornseywood Avenue, Penrith
Occupation: New and Used Car Dealer
Sex: Male
Age: 65
Conjugal Status: Married
Place of Birth: Penrith NSW
Father: George Sheens
Occupation: Railway Employee
Mother: Emily Mann

Place of Marriage: Penrith NSW
Age at Marriage: 23
Name of Spouse: Mary Agnes Connors
Children of Marriage: Maureen 39, Terrence G deceased, Kathleen A 37
Informant: E Liston, son-in-law, 149 Jamison Road, Penrith

Cause of Death: a) Coronary Occlusion, b) Arteriosclerosis, c) Chronic Bronchitis
Length of Illness: a) hours, b) years
Certified by: M. Renshaw

Date of Burial: 2nd May 1968
Place of Burial: General Cemetery at Penrith
Minister & Religion: J Grady, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: John Price and Son
Witnesses: R J R A'Rundell, M Boots
;Principal=George Sheens7 
Death of Mother13 December 1984 Intersection of Rooty Hill Road North & Richmond Road, Plumpton, NSW;
Name: Mary Agnes Sheens
Date of death: 13th December, 1984
Place of Death: Intersection of Rooty Hill Road North & Richmond Road, Plumpton
Usual Residence: 149 Jamison Road, Penrith
Occupation:
Sex: Female
Age: 79
Conjugal Status: Widow
Place of Birth: Harden NSW
Father: Robert Connors
Occupation:
Mother: Bridget Ann Shea

Place of Marriage: Penrith NSW
Name of Spouse: George Sheens
Age at Marriage: 21
Children of Marriage: Maureen 57, Terry deceased, Kathleen 54
Informant: T Sheens, grandson. 76 Green dale road, Wallacia

Cause of Death: Cerebral haemorrhage, Fractured spine, Multiple injuries. Inquest dispensed with at Westmead

Date of Burial: 17th December 1984
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Eastern Creek
;Principal=Mary Agnes Sheens8 
Death of Daughter13 December 1984 Westmead Centre, Westmead, NSW;
Name: Karen Mary Lister
Date of Death: 13 Dec 1984
Place of Death: Westmead (Westmead Centre); usual residence 149 Jamison Road, Penrith
Occupation: Teacher
Sex: Female
Age: 25
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Penrith NSW
Father: Errol Edward Lister
Occupation: (none recorded)
Mother: Kathleen Alice Sheens

Place of Marriage: Never married
Age at Marriage:
Name of Spouse:
Children of Marriage:
Informant: J P Lister, Brother, 10 Oberon Crescent, Penrith

Cause of Death: Blood loss (internal); lacerations of lungs, liver, spleen and retroperitneal haematoma (contused right kidney); subdural and subarachnoid haemorrhage; fractures of base of skull; fractures of ribs and pelvis
Length of Illness: Inquest dispensed with – D W Hand, Coroner
Medical Attendant:
Date Last Seen:

Date of Burial: 17 Dec 1984
Place of Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Eastern Creek
Minister & Religion:
Undertaker:
Witnesses:;Principal=Karen Lister9 
Death*6 January 2012 Port Macquarie Hospital, Port Macquarie, NSW;
LISTER, Kathleen Alice
Passed away on January 6, 2012 at Port Macquarie Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of Erol (Ted). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Carol, Karen (deceased), Greg and Angie, Mick and Debra and Stephen. Proud grandmother of Rebecca, Danielle, Bradley, Nicholas, Aimie, Rachel and great-grandmother. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Maureen, Terry (deceased) and Nell. Aged 81 Years Forever in our hearts The relatives and friends of KATHLEEN are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in its entirety at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 326 High Street, Penrith on Friday, January 13th 2012 at 10.30am.10 

Family

Errol Edward Lister d. 24 Nov 2015
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Microfilm Baptism, St Nicholas of Myra Penrith, 1839-1941.
  2. [S36] Maria Quigley Sheens - Our Family Tree.
  3. [S184] Tim Sheens photographs.
  4. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, February 16, 1956.
  5. [S109] NSW Marriage Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 4806/1957 Errol Edward Lister & Kathleen Alice Sheen.
  6. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, June 5, 1958.
  7. [S106] NSW Death Certificate, George Sheens 25936/1968.
  8. [S106] NSW Death Certificate, Mary Agnes Sheens 2081/1984.
  9. [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 911/1985 Karen Mary Lister.
  10. [S201] The Daily Telegraph, January 10, 2012.