Linda Diane McCarthy
Passed on: September 13th, 2008
62, Sydney/Halifax Linda Diane McCarthy, 62, Sydney/Halifax, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at the QE II Health Sciences Center. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late David and Lestra (McDonald) Irvine. Linda resided at Haven Manor, Halifax for the past 12 years. Survived by daughters, Shauna McCarthy, Halifax, Cheryl Irvine-Moore (Dave Moore), Kingston, Ont.; two grandchildren, Sarah and Paul Moore; special niece, Kim Forsyth. Also surviving are brothers, Blair (Alma), Garth (Glenda), Lowell (Connie), Kent (Carol); sister, Karen (Ron) Low. Predeceased by sister, Marilyn Paquette and brother, Robert Irvine. There will be no services by request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home. A family committal service will take place at a later date in Glace Bay, N.S. Linda enjoyed the special care given by sister, Karen, niece, Kim, daughter, Shauna, and nurses and staff on 8.4 at the QE II. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Linda may be made to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia – NSEPP. Donations can be made online at www.mentalhealthns.ca. E-mail condolences may be sent to condolences.cruikshank@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
