LAVOIE, MARY M. - Mary M. Lavoie of Dalhousie, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday Feb. 29, 2008 at the McNair Manor, Riveview. Born in Mulgrave Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late William O'Neill and Mary Norton. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary was an avid bridge player for most of her life and a long time active member and past president of CWL. In her earlier years she excelled in sports, especially basketball and tennis. Following the untimely death of her husband, Edouard, in 1954, she began a successful career in insurance until her retirement at the age of 65. Mary will be sadly missed by her six children, Camilla MacDougall (James) of Oromocto, Mary Clare Macleod (Wayne) Dalhousie, Anne Mahoney (Leo) of Moncton, Andre (Karen) Of Charlottetown, Louis (Ginette) of Petit-Rocher, and Paul (Frances) of Riverview. Grandchildren Diane, Sandra, Joanne, Lynn, Kim, Bobby, David, Brian, Cherie, Doug, Edward, Mathieu, Jeff, Mark, Michael, Steven, and Claire. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Magdalene in 1941; and granddaughter, Colette (1995); brother, Lawrence; and sisters Ella, and Grace. Visitation at Maher's Funeral Home Dalhousie Monday March 3 from 7 to 9 with Funeral Mass in St. Jean Baptiste Church Dalhousie Tuesday March 4 at 11 o'clock.