Harriet Janet Mansour (nee Marks)
July 14, 1942 – January 8, 2017
It is with deep sadness that Harriet’s family announce her peaceful passing on January 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 74.
Harriet was predeceased by her father, William Marks and mother, Annie Mae Marks (nee Folland); brothers, Hillard, Andrew, Bobby and Clarence; sisters, Eileen Taylor, Jaunita Hamilton; and husband, Maged Mansour. Devoted and loving mother to Randy, Paul (Sue Kilburn-Mansour) of Pictou, NS and Melinda (Bradley Peats) of Toronto, ON and proud nanny to Justin, Kirkland and Jesse. Harriet is survived by her sister, Roma Cooper, Dartmouth, NS.
Harriet was born on PEI but spent most of her life in Pictou, where, together with her husband Maged, they raised their family and were active in the community through their various family run businesses, which included gas stations, furniture stores and a convenience store. She was a big fan of Bingo and spent many happy summers at her place in Braeshore where she enjoyed entertaining friends and family at every opportunity.
She will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews, extended family and the many friends and acquaintances she so easily made.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the VON staff who attended to her needs over the past few months and the medical professionals at the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit who treated Harriet and her family with kindness and compassion and provided her with excellent care. A debt of gratitude is also owed to her niece, Lisa and daughter-in-law, Sue for the devotion they showed her over the years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society (www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/aberdeen-palliative-care-society/).
Visitation will be held at the McLaren Funeral Home in Pictou on Thursday, January 12 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The funeral will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday January 13 from the Pictou United Church, followed by a celebration of Harriet’s life at the Pictou Legion.