Marguerite A. Cross (nee Slaunwhite)
MARGUERITE A. CROSS (nee Slaunwhite), 93, Truro passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015 in Cedarstone Enhanced Care Home, Truro, NS. She was born in 1921 on Big Tancook Island, NS, but lived most of her life in Mahone Bay, NS. Marguerite was the beloved wife of the late Clemence J. Cross. Devoted mother of Paulette MacLeod ( husband Jack). Doting grandmother to Donna-Marie Pickering (husband Dave), Jeffrey MacLeod, and Monica-Lynn Terpstra (husband Len). Loving great-grandmother to Riley, Jenevieve, Lillian, and Analiese. Marguerite is survived by her two younger sisters, Susie Slaunwhite and Betty Salsman (husband Whiley). The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff on Chappell Court, Cedarstone, for their loving care of Mom. She thought the world of you all. Also our appreciation to Dr. Steven McCarthy for his excellent care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until time of the funeral service at 2 pm on Monday, March 2, 2015 both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, NS, Rev. Donna Lawrence officiating. Reception to follow service. Interment in Mahone Bay at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.colchestercommunity.com. Donations may be made in Marguerite's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Mahone Bay Baptist Church, or S.H.A.I.D. Tree Animal Shelter in Mahone Bay.