TRENTON – Florence Amelia “Millie” Marcott, 79, Trenton, passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by family.
Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine (MacLean) Chislett.
Millie was a faithful member of the former Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Trenton. She possessed a deep faith in God, which she shared through her kindness and generosity to others. Millie was most happy when her home was full of family and friends, sharing a fresh pot of tea. She looked forward to visits from her grandchildren and great-grandson, along with the many other children who affectionately called her “Nan.”
Surviving are her daughters, Charlene (Brian) MacLeod, Stellarton; Shannon (George) Graham, Stacey (Ken) MacDonald, Trenton; sons, Gordon (Sue), Trenton, Louis (Mary Jane), Westville; Brian (Linda) and Darryl (Connie), Trenton; sisters, Catherine “Toots” Chisholm, Valley View Villa, Riverton; Bernadette (Joe) Hughes, Elizabeth “Betty” Allain and Peggy (Jack) Jardine, Trenton; Marie (Chris) Lamey, New Glasgow; brother, James Chislett, New Glasgow; sisters-in-law, Mary Proulx, Edmonton, Alta; Mae Marcott, Stellarton; brothers-in-law, Oliver McInnis, Stellarton; Bruce Laffin (Mary), Abercrombie; grandchildren, David (Holly), Josh (Alana), Felicia (Andrew), Katlyn (Evan), Courtney (Alex), Travis (Saleighna), Kati, Christie, Brett, Paige, Ashley, Sarah and Steven; great-grandson, Caiden; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Anthony Marcott; sisters, Shirley, Cathy and Anderine; brother, Fred “Bud”; mother-in-law, Molly Marcott; father-in-law, Toney Marcott; sister-in-law, Joan McInnis; brothers-in-law, Alonzo Allain, John Chisholm, Pierre Proulx and Henry Marcott.
The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 today in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church with Father Thomas MacNeil presiding. Private interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Trenton.
Family flowers only.
Donations may be made in Millie’s memory to Aberdeen Health Foundation Palliative Care Unit Endowment.
The Marcott family wish to thank Dr. Peter Lee, Dr. Gerry Farrell, the Aberdeen Palliative Care Unit staff and, the home care and nursing staff of Pictou County Victorian Order of Nurses for the exceptional care Millie received.
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