SHERBROOKE - Mary Catherine Weir, 81 of the High Crest Nursing Home, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, formerly of Waternish, Guysborough County, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in the nursing home. Born in MacPherson's Mills, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late Duncan D. and Minnie S. (MacPherson) Holmes. Mary had lived most of her life in Waternish, Guysborough County, having resided in the High Crest Home in Sherbrooke since 1998. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church in Sherbrooke, and had worked in the Sherbrooke Village for a number of years. Surviving are sons, John (Gay), Coldbrook; George (Barbara), St. Andrew's, Antigonish County; daughters, Annette (Ervin) Matthews, Shubenacadie; Sheila (Bob) Reynolds, Lyons Brook; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bertie; brothers: James, Alex and John. Her remains will rest in St. James Presbyterian Church, Sherbrooke, for visiting from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday from where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday with Debbie Stewart officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Sherbrooke. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Canada or to a charity of choice.