Mary Elizabeth Arsenault
Mom passed away peacefully at the Northside General Hospital on June 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.
A life-long resident of Alder Point, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John Joseph, in 1972; her parents, William and Mary Belle Pearo; her siblings, John (Mary), Colin, Gus (Sue), Melvin (Nellie), Murray (Pat), Thelia, Lillian, Myrtle, Florence (Jim) Wallace, and Edith; sons-in-law Ronald Campbell and Dale Carman; granddaughter, Tracey Arsenault and great grandsons,Tyler Maxwell and Peter Young. Left to mourn are her children, Betty Campbell, Lois (Austin) LeBlanc, Billie (Dorothy), Jane (Don) Fogarty, Florence Carman, Patricia (John) Jorimann and Peter; 19 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and 19 great, great grandchildren. Mom was a devoted member of the United Church of Canada and a member of the UCW. She read her Bible daily and lived her life according to the teachings of Jesus, giving unconditional love to all. Her door was open to all who wanted to visit her home. She put the needs of others ahead of her own. She loved to work in her gardens. She was up early to watch the fishermen on setting day, hoping for a great catch. Known to many as "Grannie," she will be greatly missed by all. Until we meet again, we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Visitation will take place from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Wed June 7, 2017 at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Avenue Sydney Mines. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Carman United Church with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Brookside Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made to a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
