Mary Johanna McPhee
Born In: Ingonish
Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: January 30th, 2015
It is with great sadness that we the family of Mary Johanna McPhee announce her peaceful passing at the Northside Community Guest Home on Jan. 30, 2015.
Born in Ingonish, mom was the daughter of the late George and Mary William and the wife of the late Jimmy McPhee.
She was a dedicated wife and homemaker to her six children. She loved to bake and be around her family and friends who enjoyed her tea biscuits. Mom was an avid member of the Catholic Church who had a very strong faith. Prayer and religion played an important part of her daily life. Mom enjoyed visits from her family and friends especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, who nicknamed her “Fee”. Mom also enjoyed knitting in her early years and everybody received slippers at Christmas time.
She is survived by her children, Phillip (Betty) McPhee, Ontario, Anita (the late Benny) MacKinnon, Paul (Charlotte) McPhee, Linda McPhee and Michelle (Robert) Rose, all of New Waterford. She had 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mom was also survived by her three loving sisters, Anita, Lucy and Regis, whom she loved dearly.
She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Jimmy; loving son, Michael in 1979 and son-in-law, Benny MacKinnon.
We, the family, would like to thank the homecare workers who helped with her care and the staff at the Northside Community Guest Home for everything they did for Mary.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Joe Gillis officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500.
Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
To send online condolences go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
