WESTVILLE – Mary Matilda Sanford, 74, Westville, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in St. Peter’s, she was a daughter of the late Robert John and Catherine Marion (Munroe) Morrison.
Mary was employed with Wear Well Garments for many years. She was a great cook who enjoyed knitting and spending time with her cats.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Surviving are her daughters, Karen Martin, Ontario; Pamela “Pam” Sanford, Vancouver; sons, Darrell, Abbotsford, B.C., Steven (Chrystal), Bridgewater; sisters: Bernice (Gerald) Thorneycroft, St. Georges Channel; Roberta (Kevin) Penney, Sydney; Carole (Benny) MacInnis, Port Hawkesbury; brothers Donald “Bud” (Linda) Morrison, Truro, Bobby (Beatrice) Morrison, St. Peter’s; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a special neighbour Mary Ellen Sinclair.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Joan Fleury, Charlotte “Dook” MacDonald; and brother Fred Morrison. There will be no visitation by request, a private family service will be held today, in P & K MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow, with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Donations may be made to the Pictou County S.P.C.A. or charity of choice. www.pkmacdonald.ca.