Passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2012 at the QE II HSC, Halifax. Cecily was born in Carbonear, NL, and leaves to mourn her loving, caring husband of 57 years, Alexander, son, Paul Bishop (Venus), daughter, Kellie Grant (Sheldon), grandchildren: Brandon, David, Emily, and Nicolas; sister, Daphne (Bruce) Abbott; brother, John (Ruby) Butt; numerous nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia and in Newfoundland. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made by visiting the web site, www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com.