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Rachel Ann 'Nancy' Young

Born In: George's River
Born: June 30th, 1928

Passed on: March 8th, 2014

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rachel Ann (Nancy) Young on March 8, 2014, at home.
Born in George's River, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose Cartwright.
Nancy was a devoted mother of 10 children, she will be remembered as a kind and generous lady who was involved in her community. She spent many hours quietly creating treasured quilts for her family. She was also a beautiful baker, her molasses cookies and date squares were enjoyed by many.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Benjamin (Heather), Millville, Elizabeth Flemming, Millville, Ann (Ron) Bonnar, Bras d'Or, John D (Janet), Sydney Mines, Nelida (Jonathan Kenney), Bedford, Michael (Connie), Long Island, Theresa (Glen) MacLeod, Dartmouth, Colonel (Rosie), Toronto, Alice (Michael) Van den Bosch Peterborough, and Brian (Mitzi) Peterborough; as well as special daughter-in-law, Jody Moore. She also leaves a legacy of 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, John D, three brothers, two sisters several brothers and sisters-in-law as well as son-in-law, Vincent Flemming. She will also be greatly missed by her siblings in-laws, neighbours and many friends.
There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at St. Joseph Church Bras d'Or, at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow at the George's River Fire Hall.
We wish to thank the palliative care service, Cape Breton Regional and Cape Breton Metro Homecare (VON) for their support through this difficult time.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Friends of the George's River Community Firehall.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Nancy's family by visiting www.francisfuneralhome.ca.
"When tomorrow starts without me, please try and understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand."


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