Gertrude Frances Copley
Passed on: January 30th, 2009
79, New Waterford Gertrude Frances 'Gertie' Copley passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2009, at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford. Born in Inverness, she was the daughter of the late James Hughie and Margaret (Dunn) Coady. Gertie met Paddy, they married and settled in New Waterford. At one time she was an employee at the Maple Hill Manor, which she enjoyed. They had no family of their own but knew what children liked very well. Her door was always open and she welcomed you with open arms and a big smile. She enjoyed company, card games, bingo, dances, telling stories and jokes. She lived the last years at the Maple Hill Manor where she was well cared for. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Paddy; sister, Mary (Michael) Stewart, Southwest Margaree; and brother Johnny, Margaree Forks; several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews, as well as great-grandnieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her brother, Joseph in infancy, niece, Camilla and nephew, Alex. Visitation for Gertie will take place at McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500, Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and a funeral mass to celebrate Gertie's life will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the parish of St. Leonard/St. Michael's Church with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at the KOC, 3236 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, and all are invited. Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations in Gertie's memory can be made to the Maple Hill Manor. To send online condolences to the family go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
