Florence MacAdam
Born: August 28th, 1917
Passed on: July 9th, 2017
Florence ‘Lora’ MacAdam, daughter of the late John and Catherine Morrison was born in Cape Breton County near North Sydney on August 28, 1917. She passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 just a few weeks short of her 100th birthday.
She was predeceased by her husband, William ‘Bill’ MacAdam, and her daughter, Marie MacAdam.
Lora attended Normal College in Truro where she obtained her teaching certificate. From 1950 to 1979 she was both a teacher and guidance counselor at Riverview High School in Coxheath. Guidance work was especially rewarding for her and she later became director of guidance services in her district. During this period, she along with local service groups, arranged many annual career days at Riverview High.
She volunteered for several organizations including serving as chairperson and on the Board of Directors for Cairdeil Place, Bentick Street, Sydney. She was always interested in community matters; she served as president of the Business and Profession Women’s Club and was a member of the Board of Directors at the Sydney Credit Union.
Lora, being very sociable, loved to play bridge and she did so even until recently. She also loved to cook and was an avid gardener. Even in her last days, she was curious about world affairs and what was happening in the local community.
Lora is survived by three daughters, Natia DiVincenti, Leone (Rod) MacAdam and Rose (Richard) Cook; three grandchildren, Katie Rayburn, Andrew Cook and Alexis DiVincenti, as well as three great grandchildren, Nathan Rayburn and Patrick and Colin Cook.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, East Bay with Fr. Frank Abbass officiating.
Lora’s strength, intelligence and sense of humour will be missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to thank the VON, Palliative Care and Homecare as well as Annie, Sheila, and Cindy and all those who provided family support and comfort.
Donations may be made to Hospice CB Palliative Care Society or MacAdam House, Glace Bay. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
