Mary (Richards) Muggah
Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 20 septembre 2014
Mary Alice (Richards) Ripley Muggah died peacefully at the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, comforted by her three children on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at age 94.
She was born in Glace Bay, N.S., the eldest daughter of Thomas Ralph and Beatrice (Willigar) Richards, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a lifelong adherent of the Anglican Faith, and until its closure, a member of St. George’s Church, and served on many of the church and community organizations, which she enjoyed. She was tough, strong willed, and independent until her recent hospitalization. She loved to bake, and prided herself in baking up until her hospitalization.
She is survived by her children, Karen Keon, Pembroke, Ont., Sandra (Greg) Ross, Melanson, N.S., and Ralph Ripley of Sydney, N.S. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, whom she loved and was very proud of, Lysia, Ian, Karen, David, John, Ceri, Colin, Lauren and Lindsey. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, as well as her first husband, Duncan Ross Ripley (1969), and her second husband, William Muggah (1988). Also siblings, Albert, Ralph, Evelyn Raye, Desmond, Lloyd and Carole and her son-in-law Pat Keon.
Mom enjoyed reading, puzzle books, and playing cards and games , especially with her grandchildren. For years she said she was determined to live to see her granddaughter, Lauren, graduate from High School, and achieved that.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the many Homemakers whose care for Mom over the last five years had allowed her to maintain her independence in her own home, as well as the staff, the volunteers and benefactors of the An Cala Unit, which was so appreciated in her final days.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, Alexandra Street, Sydney, with visitation at 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2104, with funeral service to be conducted at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to a charity of your choice with a preference for the An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
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Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
