McNAMARA, MAE - The death of Mae Kathleen McNamara widow of William McNamara of Miramichi, NB, occurred at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 88. Born in Newcastle, NB, Mae was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Allison) Cassidy. Mae was a homemaker, a member of the Miramichi Seniors Club, Newcastle Curling Club, Catholic Women’s League (CWL) and a volunteer at the Food Bank, Hospital and Meals on Wheels. Mae is survived by two daughters: Sharon Bushey (Wayne) of Miramichi, NB, Shelley Bryenton (Todd) of Bryenton, NB; one son: Charles (Julie) of Miramichi, NB; six grandchildren: Michele Bushey (Keith Joe), Michael Bushey (Sonia), Mark Bushey, Mackenzie Murphy (Peter), Marty McNamara (Amanda), Jonathon Bryenton and seven great-grandchildren. Mae is predeceased by two sons: Harold and Daniel; three sisters: Jean Mullin, Ollie Mullin and Doris Carrier and four brothers: Harold, Fred, Clayton and Kenneth.
Visitation will be at The Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Friday from 7 to 9 PM where the Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1 PM with Father Tom Fowler officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. In Mae’s memory a donation may be made to the Salvation Army or the Food Bank. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB telephone: 622-3600