Eunice Elizabeth MacFarlane
Our angel here on earth Eunice Elizabeth MacFarlane left us after a brief illness at the Northside General Hospital on August 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alder Point on September 18, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary LeBlanc.
Eunice will be remembered for her infectious laugh, quick wit, and her compassionate and caring ways. She was an avid bowler until the age of 88 and she knew how to cut a rug. She also loved a good game of cards and any family gathering that took place. For many years she worked outside the home as a independent cleaner, until accepting a position at Alder Point Elementary School as custodian. She was the life of the school yard for many children. On any occasion she could be seen playing hopscotch, jump rope, baseball and showing off her juggling skills until her retirement. She was active member of the Blessing of the Fleet committee in Alder Point for 63 years. She was a devout catholic of St. Anne Church Parish. Eunice lived at home until her brief illness. She was a life time member A.N.A.F Bras d’Or, along with Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club. Eunice is survived by her five children; Sandra (Daniel) Snow, Wanda (Dave), Dianna (Darryl), Raymond (at home), Brent (Maureen), also surviving, her special brother, Chester LeBlanc. Along with, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Eunice was predeceased by her husband, William ( Fudgie); son, Joey; grandson Greg; four brothers, Joe, Charlie, Andrew, Roy and two sisters; Irene and twin Etta.
Visitation for the late Eunice MacFarlane will be held on Tuesday August 22, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JM Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St. Sydney Mines. A funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday August 23 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anne Church, Alder Point with Fr. Peter Mcleod officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory to St. Anne Parish, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Northside Harborview Hospital Foundation.
And your flesh shall be a great poem- Walt Whitman
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
