Marion Matheson
Born In: Bucklaw, Nova Scotia
Born: February 19th, 1936
Passed on: August 15th, 2018
With heavy hearts the family of Marion Matheson announce her peaceful passing at home with family on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
Born on February 19, 1936, in Bucklaw, Victoria Co., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine May (Matheson) Ross.
Marion devoted her life to her family and community. She worked at Victoria County Hospital as a Nursing Assistant for many years, was a founding member of the Blues Mills Ladies Auxiliary, Home and School Trustee and member of the Liberal Association. Marion loved to watch ice hockey and played floor hockey “aka Big M”. She cared for and loved many animals, her own and stray who came by, both four legged and two.
She is survived by her husband, Allister; little dog, Josey; children, Paul (Margaret Ann), Evelyn (Rick), Florence (Wayne); grandchildren, Terra, Isaac, Stacy, former son-in-law, Ross MacKay, Krista, Katie, Brian, Misty; great-granddaughter, Mairead; nieces, Kathy and Charlotte; nephews, William Ross and Bob MacAulay. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Catherine (Matheson) Ross; brothers, John and Aubrey; sisters, Evelyn and Pearl.
Marion had a special charm that left an impression on anyone who met her. Her wit and sense of humor will not be forgotten. A special thanks to all family and friends over the last years as well as the Home Care and the Palliative Care team in the last months.
Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. on Friday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whycocomagh with Rev. Andrew MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Stewartdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blues Mills and Area Ladies Auxiliary or to Victoria County Hospital Palliative Care.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.
