Catherine 'Lizzie' Copan
Lieu de naissance : Inverness, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Scotchtown, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 9 décembre 2011
It is with great sadness the family wish to announce the passing of their mother, Lizzie Copan on Dec. 9, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Inverness, and the last surviving member of her family, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Catherine (O’Brien) MacDonald.
At one time Lizzie was a member of St. Michael’s CWL and the New Waterford Pensioner’s Club, loved a good game of cards and was an avid Blue Jays fan.
She is survived by sons, Bernie, Clarence, Elliott, Hugh; daughters, Mary, Alberta, Charlene and Beth; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Clarence Joseph Copan, Lizzie was also predeceased by her brother, Hughie ‘Shortie’ MacDonald.
As per her request, cremation has taken place and a funeral mass to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue with Fr. Victor Ozousuanya officiating and interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the KOC, Plummer Avenue.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500.
Donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
To send online condolences to the family go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
