Barbara Frances Mugford
Born In: Bridgeport
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: August 5th, 2014
It is with heartfelt sadness that we the family announce the passing of Barbara F. Mugford on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at the An Cala Unit on 4th Floor at the Regional Hospital.
Barb passed away peacefully holding the hand of her daughter and best friend, Tanya, with many family members at her side.
Barb was the daughter of Ivy and the late Cyril MacDonald and grew up in Bridgeport, Glace Bay.
Barb worked at Seaside Communications for over 30+ years where she thoroughly enjoyed her job, continuing working as much as possible during her illness until one month ago. She made many friends at work, three special friends Dean, Mora and John. She constantly talked about the support, love and concern the company has given her this past year.
Her favourite pastimes were golfing, shopping and her grandchildren. She was the first female golfer to get a hole-in-one at Passchendaele Golf Course which she was so proud of. She had her best times golfing with Mel, Cathy and Roy at Harvey’s playing for quarters and the many laughs and stories that left such great memories.
She thoroughly enjoyed her annual shopping trips with her daughter, sisters and nieces where she always found the best bargains. Her grandchildren were her whole life. Nan would always be seen in the stands watching and cheering on Nick during many hockey and soccer games. She was his No. 1 fan. She loved talking to Chels about the current books she was reading, Aleah was her favourite little cleaning buddy always willing to help Nan. She loved her snuggles with Dri, sharing her lipstick with Chloe and telling fairytales. Her favourite moments were having sleepovers with the grandkids.
Barb is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Melvin, daughter Tanya (Andy) Mahar, son Mark (Natasha), her pride and joy precious grandchildren Nick, Chelsea, Aleah, Audrianna and Chloe, her mother Ivy, sisters Donna (Jerry) MacPhee, Patricia (Ben) Chisholm, Rosanne (Jeff) Hurley, Jeannie (Stephen) Phillips, brother Cyril (Teddy), mother-in-law Audrey Mugford, brothers and sisters-in-law Charlene (Ron) Pelletier, Roy (Cathy), Monica (Graham) McDonald, Jim (Eileen), Eric (Sabina), Kevin (Linda), Norma (Adrian) Currie, Allan Carson (Donna). Also survived by two special aunts, Eileen Norton and Margie Calder, also Barb had a special bond with co-worker Mora and sister-in-law and golf buddy Cathy.
Barb was predeceased by her father Cyril (Tip) MacDonald, brother Joey and father-in-law Roy Mugford.
Visitation took place Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 from 6-9 p.m., at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Service was Saturday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. Salvation Army, Glace Bay, with Fred Courtney officiating.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pattenfuneralhome.com.
Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers donations to the An Cala unit on 4th floor of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or Salvation Army in Glace Bay.
Barb’s favourite sayings through her illness was Keep On Keeping On and “Love Cures All”.
The family on Barb’s behalf would like to offer special thanks to the care she received from her doctors and nurses, the treatment at the palliative care An Cala unit was given to Barb and her family with love, support and compassion.
