Lucy Ellen Fitzgerald
Born In: South Harbour
Born: December 4th, 1914
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: September 15th, 2014
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Lucy passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept.15, 2014, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with her family by her side.
Born in South Harbour on Dec. 4, 1914, Lucy was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Dixon) Daisley.
Lucy is survived by her son, William, Dartmouth; granddaughter, Melissa Fitzgerald, Dartmouth; grandson, Billy (Cindy) Fitzgerald and her two great-grandchildren, Maya and Nevan, Musquodoboit Harbour; sister, Emma Godreau, Westmount; niece, Nelena Field, Westmount; nephew, Austin Field, Westmount; niece, Allyse Burns, Catalone; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her parents, Lucy was predeceased by her husband, Alphonsus; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth 'Betty' Fitzgerald; brother, Leo Daisley; sister, Martha Fitzgerald; brother-in-law, George Fitzgerald; brother-in-law, O’Neil Godreau; and nephew, Hymie Fitzgerald.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday in St. Joseph's Church, Dingwall, from 12-1 p.m. with a funeral mass held at 1 p.m. with rev. Lazarus Guria officiating. Interment in St. Joseph's church cemetery.
Immediate family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucy’s memory to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Cove Guest Home for the excellent care they gave Lucy during her stay there. Also, thank you to the nurses on 4A and the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their compassion and care during this difficult time.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
