Mabel (MacGregor) Hogan
Passed on: December 18th, 2008
98, Glace Bay We are saddened to announce the death of our mother, Mabel Hogan, which occurred at the Glace Bay Hospital on Thursday, Dec.18, 2008, surrounded by her family. Mabel was born in 1910 in Donkin to the late John Hector and Annie (Phalen) MacGregor. Mabel is survived by her children, Peter, Ottawa, Jack (Stella), Glace Bay, Mary Shea (Dennis), Weymouth, Mass., Ginger Hogan-Murphy (Ed) Glace Bay, Pat Strickland, Coxheath, Pam MacGillivray, Fort McMurray, Jeannie Hogan, Halifax and Maggie Rogers, Toronto. She is also survived by her sister, Minnie, Toronto; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her good friend and caregiver for the past seven years, Helen Jackson. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe in 2004; sister, Jean; brothers, Peter, Ira, Lionel, Vaughn and Fr. John Hector and son-in-law, Cotter MacGillivray. Mabel, known affectionately as "The Ma" by those who knew her best and loved her most, was well known for the profound impact she had on countless students who were fortunate to have been taught by her. A teacher for many years, Mabel exemplified the philosophy of life-long learning. After attending Normal College in Truro in 1928, Mabel started her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse in Donkin. By the late 1980s, she returned to the classroom, this time as a student at UCCB, proudly graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. Her accomplishments were many, but her greatest was her role as matriarch of a loving family. Mabel found most satisfaction in her role of mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family unconditionally and her absence will be deeply felt. Although sad to say goodbye to Ma, we are happy that after a long, fruitful life, in her 99th year she may now find rest. Visitation will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at Curry's Funeral Home 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Church with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. A reception will follow in the church. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
