FROM THE New Glasgow news to-day ec 23: W. Robert Windsor Born In: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada Passed on: December 21st, 2013 Chance Harbour Road - William Robert Windsor, age 83, of Ivey's Terrace Nursing Home, Trenton, formerly of Chance Harbour Road, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 with his family by his side. Born in Dominion, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late William and Charlotte (Fortune) Windsor. He was a master carpenter and owned General Builders Co. in Westville and worked as Building Inspector for a number of years. He was an avid boat builder. He was a dedicated family man. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve (MacLean); daughters: Theresa (Sid) Jordan, New Glasgow; Eileen (Richard) Bransfield, New Glasgow; Ann Windsor-Hall (Damian), Pictou; Stephanie (Wendall) Arbuckle, Stellarton; Elaine (Blair) Smith, New Glasgow; Rose (Andre) MacDonald, Plymouth; sons: Patrick (Brenda), Chance Harbour; Bill (Mary), Fox Brook; Robert (Beth) Egerton; adopted daughter Arlene Murray, Truro; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; sisters: Joyce, Glace Bay; Dorothy Mackie, Dominion; brother, Melvin, Reserve Mine. He was predeceased by infant son, James Bernard, daughter, Charlotte Marshall, a brother and sister. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. -----Original Message-----: From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carol MacLean Sent: December-23-13 8:20 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [NS-CB] Cape Breton Deaths December 23, 2013 Monday Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.cbgen.org/>www.cbgen.org NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Cape Breton Deaths December 23, 2013 Monday There were 14 obituaries published today Rose Marie Bourgeois - 60 yrs Annie Colleen Redmond - 93 yrs Georgina (Fowler) - 44 yrs and Gillian Neville - 11 yrs Etta (Gaum) Chernin - 93 yrs Genevieve 'Jenny' MacDonald - 81 yrs Florence Carmella 'Missy' MacIsaac - 77 yrs Vera 'B' Beryl McDonald - 80 yrs Julia May (Murphy) Hanrahan - 80 yrs Angus MacLeod - 92 yrs Johanna 'Hanna' Mary Burton - 94 yrs Joseph Patrick MacIntyre - 62 yrs Mary Frances MacIntyre - 69 yrs Timothy Vincent Fitzgerald - 70 yrs Mary (Grant) Snow - 88 yrs Rose Marie Bourgeois Born In: Glace Bay Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: December 21st, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom and sister, Rose Marie (Brown) Bourgeois, who passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney surrounded by family and friends. Born in Glace Bay, Rose was the daughter of the late John Leslie and Anita Irene (Boudreau) Brown. Rose was a dedicated volunteer with the Glace Bay Food Bank, a position she loved and enjoyed immensely. Rose was a graduate of the CCA program and worked at various facilities within the community. She loved nothing more than dancing, laughter and singing the occasional song. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family. Rose is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Hallie (John); her three daughters, Colleen Barro (Lowell), Trisha Lowthers (Jake) and Anita James (Ed). She adored her three grandchildren, Amanda, Kent and Tori in addition to her great-grandchildren, Morgan and Connor. Rose is also survived by her sisters, Kathleen Remmington (Jerry), Anita Sherman (Donnie), Joann Brown (Rob Intini), Evelyn Brown (Bruce Truman), brother, Gerald Brown (Kathy), William (Billy) Brown and Donna Brown. Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by her sister, Paulette (Brown) Rogers.Visitation for Rose will take place on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A private interment ceremony will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Rose's memory may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful staff at the ICU of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Dr. Archibald, Dr. Wilks, the exceptional nursing staff; Theresa, Bruce, Cathy and Amanda. Also, to Dr. Thomas Curry of the Glace Bay Hospital.Online condolences to the Bourgeois family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Annie Colleen Redmond Born: January 18th, 1920 Passed in: Glace Bay Passed on: December 20th, 2013 It is with heavy hearts and fond memories we announce the passing of Annie Redmond, 93, of Glace Bay. Annie passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at New Waterford Heights where she was a resident for the past year. She was a former resident of Kennedy Drive Complex for many years. Born in Glace Bay, Annie was the daughter of the late John B. 'Jack' and Florence (MacGregor) Vacheresse. She was an adherent of Warden United Church. Annie retired after many years employed at Rosenblum's Ladies Wear, Glace Bay. She was an avid tarabish player. Annie's passion was spending the summers in her bungalow in Mira Gut with family and friends. Annie will be sadly missed by her daughter, Donna (Ron) Ferguson, Glace Bay; son, Dale (Joanne) Redmond, Bedford; cherished grandchildren, Lee Ann (Paul Godon), Halifax, Ronda (Paul Chiasson), Glace Bay, Kerry Ann Redmond, Halifax, David Redmond, Red Deer, Alta.; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan and Eden. Also surviving are her many nieces and nephews whom she greatly admired. Annie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, Annie was predeceased by her sisters, Kay MacKillop, Florence Lighter, Jennie MacKinnon, brothers, Ralph, Jim, Roland, Blair, Hal, and Gordie. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral service will held in January with a date and time to be announced. Donations in Annie's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the Redmond family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Georgina (Fowler) and Gillian Neville Georgina passed away peacefully, following a long and courageous battle with cancer, at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus with her loving family by her side on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at the age of 44 years. Georgina Neville (nee Fowler) of Petawawa, beloved and cherished wife of Shawn Neville. Loved and devoted mother of Christopher and the late Gillian Neville. Dear daughter of Joan Fowler (nee Nearing) of Glace Bay, N.S., and the late David Fowler. Sister of Joe Fowler (Sheila) of Brantford, Ont., Margaret Mitchell (Bob), Viola Bruffatto and David Fowler, all of Glace Bay; and the late John James Fowler. Daughter-in-law of James Neville of River Ryan and Carolyn (Carly) Neville of Glace Bay. Sister-in-law of Charlene Hopkins, Moncton, N.B., and Sherry MacLean (B.J.) of Antigonish, N.S. Georgina will be sadly missed by all her nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Gillian Neville passed away peacefully, following a sudden medical emergency, at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire du Quebec (Laval Campus) in the arms of her loving father on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at the age of 11 years. Gillian Neville of Petawawa, loved and adored daughter of Shawn Neville and the late Georgina Neville. Loved sister of Christopher Neville. Dear granddaughter of Joan Fowler and the late David Fowler, and Carolyn Neville, all of Glace Bay, and James Neville of River Ryan. Gillian will be sadly missed by all her cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends are invited to share their memories of Georgina and Gillian with her family during visitation at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, on Friday, Dec. 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. in St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, N.S. with interment in the parish cemetery. Fr. Leo Boone officiating. In memory of Georgina and Gillian, donations to Roger's House, Ottawa, Ont., would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Etta (Gaum) Chernin Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: December 21st, 2013 Etta Chernin passed away peacefully in her home with all of her family by her side on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Mendel Chernin who died in 1987 and whose memory she cherished all the years she lived on without him. She was the adored mother of Martin (Gail Rudderham), Judy (Arnold Budovitch) and Daniel, and a wonderful grandmother to Eric, Paul (Marie-Christine Eldridge) and great-grandmother to David Mendel. Born in Sydney, N.S., to Pearl and Louis Gaum, Etta was the seventh of their eight children. She was predeceased by all of her siblings and their spouses, Dr. Abe (Rita), Bella, Elizabeth (Harry Brenner), Hon. Percy (Hannah), Bunny (Dr. Harold Davidson), Dr. David and Dr. Cyril (Esther). They will all be remembered for their devotion to one another and for the love and laughter that was so much a part of their lives together. Etta was the last surviving aunt to Dr. Winston (Gail) Gaum, Tom (Rhona) Gaum and Gwen Gaum and to Howard (Heather) Davidson, Carol Ann Davidson and Gail (Irwin) Prince. While her memory failed her in her last years, she never forgot her children, her grandchildren, her nieces and nephews and her dearest friends and cousins. She delighted in visits from her extended family and was particularly touched by her annual New Year's flowers from her Chernin nieces and nephews. A graduate of the Sydney Academy, Etta was a recipient of the Birks Medal awarded for leadership in student affairs while maintaining high academic standards. In later life she directed her talents to her community playing key roles in organizations devoted to the needs of children both at home and in Israel. Her greatest joy was her love of music and she was able to participate in the Temple Sons of Israel choir until her 93rd year. In the eyes of those who loved her she was unique, elegant, warm, funny, and wise, and above all else she was kind. She loved being with people and so many loved being with her. Her children extend appreciation to the caregivers who helped her live her last years in her own home. Daniel and Judy will be forever grateful to their brother Martin for the wonderful weekend drives he shared with her until her very last days. They were a familiar pair on the Cape Breton roads of which she never tired. Etta spent the summer of 2013 in Ingonish at the cottage she and her husband built for their family and there she welcomed her great-grandson for his first visit. Wonderful memories we will all cherish. Funeral service will take place on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Interment in The Hebrew Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or emailed to [email protected] Genevieve 'Jenny' MacDonald Born In: Florence Passed in: North Sydney Passed on: December 22nd, 2013 It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Genevieve "Jenny" MacDonald, 81, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Florence, Jenny was a daughter of the late Maurice and Florence (Jessome) Edwards. She was employed for a number of years as the housekeeper at the Glebe House of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, St. Joseph Church and also for the Sisters of Charity. She was an active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, for many years, was a Eucharistic minister, a member of the CWL. She was an avid card player, organized the parish bingo and card games and was a volunteer with Hospice Palliative Care. Jenny is survived by her sons, Colin (Yvonne), Gerard (Brenda), Gordon (Rhonda), Kenny (Peggy), all of North Sydney; her daughters, Brenda (Brian) MacMullin, North Sydney, and Janet (Butch) Geggie, Moncton; her 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; her brother, Gerald (Georgie) Edwards, Sydney Mines; her sisters, Mildred MacPhee, Winnipeg, Elizabeth 'Lee' White, Florence; brother-in-law, Frank White; sisters-in-law, Shirley Edwards and Patsy Edwards, also by her special friend Naomi Perry, Ontario. Jenny was predeceased by her husband, Colin MacDonald, brothers, Raymond, Cyril, Joseph 'Butch', Freddie and Gordon Edwards, sisters, Margie Edwards, Carolyn White and Muriel Skinner. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday (today) in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Tuesday at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Bill Crispo officiating, Rev. Conrad Edwards and Rev. Patrick O'Neill concelebrating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care of Cape Breton or the Cancer Center at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Florence Carmella 'Missy' MacIsaac Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: December 21st, 2013 Florence Carmella 'Missy' MacIsaac of Roaches Road, New Waterford, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Vera 'B' Beryl McDonald Born In: Sydney Passed in: Sydney Passed on: December 20th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Vera Beryl 'B' (Robertson, Andrews) McDonald, 80, resident of Howie Center, N.S., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at the Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in Sydney, 'B' was the daughter of the late Max and Abbie (Hendsbee) Robertson. She was a graduate of Sydney Academy and involved with the altar guild of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Coxheath. She was a Sunday school teacher, member of the IODE, hospital auxiliary, Sydney River Y'ettes and a captain of Girl Guides. She moved to Lower Sackville, where she obtained her real estate licence and was employed with Pat King Real Estate. Later she accepted a position with CFB Statacona, Halifax. 'B' is survived by her husband, Albert McDonald; daughters, Gail (Kevin) Quinn, Coxheath, Laurel (Duncan) Barkhouse, Lower Sackville; sons, Wayne (Anne) Andrews, Ontario, Craig (Mary Lynn) Andrews, McGarth Lake, Sackville, Brent Andrews, Alberta; stepson, Robert (Shelley) McDonald, Ontario; stepdaughter, Sherry McDonald, Alberta; sister-in-law, Blanche Robertson, Sydney, a number of grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Alan Robertson and a granddaughter Natasha. Cremation has taken place. At a later date a private family graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, Little Bras d'Or. Memorial donations may be sent to a charity of choice. The family would like to thank the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care, "LeVatte's Lane", for the excellent care they provided to our wife and mother, you will always be remembered. Arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Julia May (Murphy) Hanrahan Born In: New Waterford Born: April 3rd, 1933 Passed in: New Waterford Passed on: December 20th, 2013 Julia May (Murphy) Hanrahan, 80, a longtime resident of Roaches Road, New Waterford, passed away quickly and peacefully on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in the Glace Bay Hospital with her daughter Lisa by her side. Born in New Waterford on April 3, 1933, Julie was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mercedes (Dwyer) Murphy. Julia graduated as a registered nurse from the New Waterford Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1953. Julia worked as a nurse at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital for many years but the job she loved most was working and caring for the residents of the Maple Hill Manor in New Waterford. She worked at the manor from its opening in 1977 until her retirement at age 65 in 1998. Julia was a deeply caring and compassionate woman who will be remembered as a beautiful nurse with a big heart. Julia was predeceased by her husband, Joseph 'Dodie' Hanrahan, her brother, Dennis 'Denny' Murphy, as well as her sister, Jane (Murphy) Graham. Julia is survived by her six children, Vincent (Carmela) of Calgary, Alta., Bob (Trish) of Caledon, Ont., Maureen, California, Nancy, Sydney, Susan (Steve), Victoria, B.C., and Lisa, New Waterford; her three brothers, Johnny (Essie), New Waterford, Vince, Ontario, Bob, Ontario; and her sister, Beth MacKay, New Glasgow; six grandchildren, Joseph, Oliver, Nathan, Michael, Aodhan and Leah, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Our family wishes to extend our gratitude to Dr. Kahn, Dr. McNeil and nurses at the Glace Bay Hospital. We would like to personally thank Mary Aitkens who provided care and support for Julia during the last five years at home in New Waterford and also Seaview Manor, Glace Bay for the care provided to our mother over the last five months. There will be no service for Julia as that was her wish. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. The family will have a private service at home next summer in our blueberry patch on the hill; the season and place Julia loved most. In lieu of flowers, please take the time to visit a loved one who is in a nursing home and thank those who care for our elderly loved ones in our community. Donations can also be made to the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Online condolences can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca. Angus MacLeod Born In: Ross Ferry Passed in: Ross Ferry Passed on: December 19th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Angus MacLeod, 92, a lifelong resident of Ross Ferry, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney. Born in his family home in Ross Ferry, Angus was the son of the late Neil J. and Mary (Morrison) MacLeod. He served with the Canadian Army during the Second World War. While running the family farm in Ross Ferry, Angus also worked as a store clerk, surveyor, bus driver and postal clerk. The MacLeod home was also the rural post office for the Ross Ferry/Kempt Head area for many years. Angus retired in 1986 from the Postal Terminal in North Sydney. Angus was an elder of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ross Ferry for the past 62 years. He was well known for his quick wit and he enjoyed modern square dancing, listening to a wide variety of music, reading and doing crossword puzzles. He had a lifelong fluency in and love of the Gaelic language. Angus is survived by his wife, Christine (Caldwell) MacLeod; his son, John MacLeod (Tanya Grant), Ross Ferry; two daughters, Mary (John) Hart, Truro, Susan (Derek) Purchase, Halifax; daughter-in-law, Mary-Rose MacLeod, Glace Bay; seven grandchildren, Erin (Alex), Mark (Janelle), James, Diana (Craig), Laura, Nicole and Katherine; three great-grandchildren, Kali, Christopher and Silas. Angus is also survived by sisters-in-law, Rebecca (Paul) Penney and Catherine Chandler; brother-in-law, Carmen MacLeod and numerous nieces and nephews who all enjoyed their summer visits to the MacLeod farm. He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Dan Alec in childhood and by one sister, Beth in childhood. Angus was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Andrew, Jimmie, Fred and Bob, sisters-in-law, Athelia, Georgine, Marguerite, Marsha and Ethel. Angus' family would like to thank the Home Care Workers of Victoria County, Dr. Paul Hickey, Dr. Dale Miller and the staff of St. Ann's Bay of Harbourstone for their ongoing care. A visitation and funeral service will be held at a later date which will be announced. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Knox Presbyterian Church, Ross Ferry. Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com. Johanna 'Hanna' Mary Burton Passed in: Bay St. Lawrence Passed on: December 9th, 2013 Johannah 'Hannah' Mary Burton passed away Dec. 9, 2013, at Highland Manor, Neil's Harbour. Predeceased by sons, Douglas and Stanley, brothers, William, Donald and John James, sisters, Anguscine and Emma, nephews, Roland and Cyril, nieces, Susie, Marion, Eileen and Diane. Survived by nieces, Sheila, Jennifer, Theresa and Geraldine, nephews, Robert, David, Melvin, Billy and Wendell, brother-in-law, Douglas Thistle. Joseph MacIntyre Born In: Sydney Mines Born: March 17th, 1951 Passed in: Sydney Passed on: December 18th, 2013 We regret to announce the passing of Joseph Patrick MacIntyre, 62, of Sydney Mines, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, as the result of a house fire. Born in Sydney Mines on March 17, 1951, Joe was the son of the late Neil Joseph and Sarah Ann (MacDonald) MacIntyre. He was a member of Holy Family parish, Sydney Mines. Joe was well known around Sydney Mines, especially at the coffee shop, or the fire station. Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his sister Mary Frances. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines, with Fr. J.J. MacDonald and Fr. Dan McInnis officiating. Mary MacIntyre Born In: Sydney Mines Born: September 5th, 1944 Passed in: Sydney Mines Passed on: November 18th, 2013 We regret to announce the passing of Mary Frances MacIntyre, 69, of Sydney Mines, on Nov. 18, 2013, as the result of a house fire. Born in Sydney Mines on Sept. 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Neil Joseph and Sarah Ann (MacDonald) MacIntyre. She was a devout member of Holy Family parish. She worked for a number of years in Halifax, before returning home to care for her mother. She was survived by her brother, Joseph Patrick MacIntyre, who recently passed away as a result of the same house fire. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Holy Family Church, with Fr. J.J. MacDonald and Fr. Dan McInnis officiating. Timothy Fitzgerald Born In: Neil's Harbour Born: October 12th, 1943 Passed in: Neil's Harbour Passed on: December 18th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, Timothy Vincent Fitzgerald, who passed away on Dec. 18, 2013 at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil's Harbour. Born in Neil's Harbour, he was a son of the late Daniel Vincent and Sadie Belle (Petrie) Fitzgerald. Timmy loved sport fishing, camping and wood working. Timmy enjoyed fishing and spent most of his life working as a lobster fishmen. Survived by his son, Robert 'Bobby' (Brenda), New Haven, Dwayne (Andrea), Cole Harbour, Ricky, Alberta, Corinne Briand, Neil's Harbour and Greg (Kim) Whitty of Ingonish; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, John; sisters, Yvonne (Guy) MacKinnon, Helen Marie (Charlie) Ferguson as well as Cody, his dog, with whom he enjoyed spending time. Timothy was predeceased by wife, Margaret (Budge) Fitzgerald; his baby sister, Lucy Elizabeth. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew's Anglican Church, New Haven. Rev. Carolyn Sharpe officiating. Interment at a later date. Special thank you to Buchanan Memorial Palliative Care doctors and nurses. Online condolences may be sent to fillmoreandwhitman.com Mary Snow Born In: New Waterford Born: February 25th, 1925 Passed in: Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada Passed on: December 19th, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary (Grant) Snow from Oromocto, N.B. Mary was born on Feb. 9, 1925 in New Waterford, Cape Breton and was predeceased by her parents, Angus and Elizabeth Grant. Mary was the second youngest of a family of eight children who have gone before her. John, Tom, Alex, Bernie, Kaye, Elizabeth, Lillian and Lee welcomed her on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013. Mary is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Cecil and she rejoiced in their 68 year marriage. She was fiercely proud of her three boys, Jim, Robert and Danny and loved each of their wives, Sheila, Karen and Peggy. She had six grandchildren, Jason, Robert, Daniel, Devon, Cameron and Liam. She had one great-grandchild, Maria. Mary was an active and proud member of St. Vincent de Paul parish in Oromocto where she sang in the choir, taught religious education, was a member of the bereavement team, spent two terms on the parish counsel and was a member of the CWL for 40 plus years. On her behalf she had asked us to thank the extramural nurses who provided supportive home care. Also special thanks to her family physician Dr. Cathy Woods who provided Mary and the family with loving support and care. There are no words to express Mary's and the family's gratitude to their best friend Father Ken Weir. She will always be remembered and dearly missed by a family that has lost their matriarch who made family and also her many friends feel special. Visitation will be held at Oromocto Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago St., on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 2-6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Fr. Ken Weir officiating. A reception will follow the mass. Interment will take place in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Building Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.oromoctofh.com, 357-5100. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message