Katherine Thelma McCurdy
Katherine Thelma McCurdy, 94, of Sydney, died November 29 2017 peacefully at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Clayton Park surrounded by three of her close cousins: Marylee, BarbaraJo and Ainsley. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Charles and Mary (MacKeagen) MacDonald. Thelma was a graduate of Mount Alison University and worked at the Sydney Steel Plant until her marriage in 1968. She was a devout member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Sydney NS, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, a member of the Lucky Seven Investment Club and enjoyed playing bridge. Thelma's kindness and sense of humour were appreciated by all that knew her.
She is survived by step-grandchildren, Donald MacMillan, Gordon, Douglas, Ross, Sheila & Virginia McCurdy and Barbara Bosher and their families. She is also survived by paternal cousins, BarbaraJo, Margo, Marylee, Cameron, Ainsley, Alan, John, Peter, John, Jen & Judy and their families. She is survived by maternal cousins Jean, Bill, Gordon and Jim Fitzgerald and Jane Brown. Predeceased by husband Harry; stepchildren, Hugh and wife Lena, Barbara and husband Karl, David and wife Margo and stepdaughter-in-law Minnie McCurdy.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation at this time. A celebration of life service will be held in Sydney at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
A special thank you to the staff of Mt. Lane at Parkstone for the kind, caring and extra special support shown to Thelma and family during this difficult time. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
