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M. Clarice McCann

M. Clarice McCann

McCANN, M. CLARICE - The death of Margaret Clarice, wife of the late John Henry (Bill) McCann occurred at Rocmaura Nursing Home surrounded by her family on May 05, 2012. She was born on February 25, 1917 to the late Michael and Agnes (Reid) Keenan in Fairville, where she lived her whole life before moving to Rocmaura. She was a lifelong member of the St. Rose of Lima Parish and was an active member of the Catholic Women's League and the Legion of Mary and did volunteer work at Centracare and Romero House. She is survived by her children, Kathleen von Richter (Paul), of Hampton, Marian McCann, of Bloomfield, Ronald McCann (Debra McFarlane), Margaret Mazerolle (Robert) and Mary Vitale (Bobby), all of Saint John; one sister, Marjorie Owens, of Richmond, BC; one sister-in-law, Loy McCann, who was her roommate at Rocmaura, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Clarice was a former employee of Cash N Carry and Betty Brite Cleaners. She loved knitting for others, reading, bowling, doing puzzles and most of all spending time with her children, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Kathleen Dever, Verna Keenan and her brothers, Ronald Keenan and Frances Vernon and Michael Roy, in infancy.
Resting at Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John, N.B.with visiting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm, and Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Rose Church on Thursday May 10, 2012 at 10:00am. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations to Rocmaura Nursing Home, Canadian Cancer Society, or Parkinson's Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. www.castlefh.com

 

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