Irene Mary (Waddell) Rector age 91, of Victoria Manor, Amherst and formerly of River Hebert passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, NS.
Born in Joggins, she was a daughter of the late John and Martha (Casey) McNeil.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert. Irene enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She owned and operated a small general store in River Hebert for many years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Irene is survived by her step daughter Jean (Carl) Whittaker of Moncton, sister in law Delores McNeil of Lower Sackville, NS and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband Tom Waddell and her second husband Ben Rector, two brothers Patrick and Herman McNeil.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert with Father David MacDonald officiating.
Interment will take place in the Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert.
Memorial donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the River Hebert Medical Centre, River Hebert.
Arrangements entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst.
Online condolences may be made via. www.campbellsamherst.ca