Margaret Roberta Sexton
Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: May 13th, 2016
An angel has found her wings. Having lived a wonderful full life, our beautiful, stately, classy, gentle, kind, generous and loving mother has left this world, now in the arms of her beloved husband and soulmate Howard. Even with loving family constantly by her side, life was still lonely since his passing. "How fortunate are those to be so loved."
Our house was consumed with love. Mum and dad worked tirelessly, sometimes two jobs so their family could have financial stability. They loved unconditionally and supported their children/spouses/grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Extended family and friends also experienced their love. What a team!
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Margaret Roberta (McIntosh) Sexton, on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney with family by her side.
Born in Sydney Mines on May 28, 1921, she was the eldest daughter of James and Katie (Vickers) McIntosh. She married her husband of 65 years, former Police Chief Howard Sexton, in 1943. They enjoyed 70 wonderful years together. Margaret worked at various places throughout the years, including the Newfoundland Railway (now Marine Atlantic) in North Sydney, their canteen in Groves Point, their convenience store in North Sydney, Sexton’s Dairy on Commercial Street and, most importantly, as a homemaker.
In her younger years, she was a member and held offices in many organizations, such as Rebekah Lodge, Harbour View Hospital Auxiliary and canteen, Dr. D.W. Archibald Memorial Chapter IODE, Carman United Church Auxiliary, Home and School Organizations and participated in various other community activities.
Margaret and Howard were avid card players, including bridge, crib, 45s, scat, poker and other games. They belonged to a bowling league, played golf and loved to dance. Their many family trips included Police Chief Conventions.
Margaret was always elegantly dressed. She was kind and generous to everyone, receiving visitors who rarely left empty handed. Her favourite times were with children of all ages.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband Howard; sisters Eva (Cecil) Snow, Theresa (Donald) MacDermid; brothers Doug McIntosh and John McIntosh, who died in infancy; son-in-law Joe Donovan; brothers-in-law Gerald Murphy, Orville Sexton and George Marks; sister-in-law Barbara (Mark) Carey; nephews Jamie and Shawn McIntosh.
She is survived by her children Barry (Marsha) Sexton, Judith (Angus) Gardner and Jeanne (Murdock) MacNeil; grandchildren Katie (Tyler Myalls) Sexton, Kyle (Liz) Sexton, Sarah Sexton, Molly (Luke Fisher) Sexton; Jennifer Joseph, Christopher Gardner, Meghan (Chris) Drover, Jonathan (Deanna) Gardner; Shannon (Troy Woodworth) Donovan, Judith (Matt Pushie) Donovan, Jenna (Alex) Morton, Matthew MacNeil; and great-grandchildren Jaime, Alexis and Taylor Sexton; Ava Sexton; Maia and Charlie Fisher; Geordie, Michael and Katherine Joseph; Madison and Luke Drover; Christina Gardner; Clara, Alasdair and Rory Morton; sister Mary Murphy; brother-in-law Glen (Brenda) Sexton; sisters-in-law Betty McIntosh, Eleanor Marks and Martha Sexton; many nieces and nephews.
Thank you to Dr. Michel McKeough, Louise and Dr. Joan Salah for all their care through the years. Special thanks to the staff of My Cape Breton Home for Seniors, North Sydney - received love and gave so much love in return; the Northside Community Guest Home - their care and support.
Thanks to Debbie Robertson and Liana Martin for their help the past several months. Also thank you to Eleanor Marks, Betty McIntosh, and Mary Wilkie for being there for her, as her close friends.
Extra special thanks to Leah Snow, Sandra MacIntosh, and Andrew Marks for the loving care and kindness shown to Margaret over the years; her children could not have survived without you.
“A mother’s love is like no other.”
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016 in the W. J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral to be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Carman United Church, Sydney Mines, officiated by Rev. Nick Phillips. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
