Cecilia (Cis) Madeline Rayworth age 91, of Amherst passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Gables Lodge, Amherst.
Born in Amherst, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Cormier) Landry.
After graduating from St. Charles Commercial School, she worked for Canada Car during WWII. After the war Cis worked at Sifto Salt plant for thirty six years, retiring in 1985.
She was a member of the Holy Family Parish, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Kidney Foundation. She enjoyed bowling, golf and bluegrass music. She was a Eucharistic Minister at her parish.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Cis is survived by two nieces Carolyn Whalen of Fredericton, NB, Dianne (Arthur) McAleer of Oromocto, NB, one nephew Grant (Cindy) Legere of Porters Lake, NS, she will be fondly remembered by nephew Ronnie Rayworth and nieces Eleanor Roppel, Ruth Rayworth and many friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert, her brother Laurie Landry and Father Bernard Landry, her sister Hazel Legere, nieces Cheryl McNeish, Cheryl Landry and Marilyn Parsons, nephew Michael Landry and nephew in law Charles Whalen.
At Cis’ request there will be no visitation.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Father Vernon Driscoll.
Interment will take place in the spring in the Amherst Cemetery, Amherst.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.
A special thank you to Gables Lodge, Amherst for their care that went above and beyond their call of duty.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst (667-9906).
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting our Facebook page.