Mary Morrison
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 4th, 2011
We the family of Mary Martha Morrison announce the passing of our dear mother on Friday, February 4, 2011, at the age of 94, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Rosie (Rufka) Libbus and Joseph Haddad.
Mom was the matriarch of our family. She cared and loved all of us and many others unconditionally. Her life was filled with hard work and many challenges but she always found time to have fun. In her earlier days, she raced stock cars, winning the Powder Puff Derby, drove motor cycles, and Model T cars. Her Lebanese culture was a foundation for her beliefs, goodwill, and ultimately her cooking. To her grandchildren, she will always be 'Sittie'. For many years she was a member of the Daughters of Mary, St. Joseph's Syrian and Lebanese Benevolent Society. The door was always open and people were welcomed with a hot cup of boiled tea and lunch. Her grandchildren loved her special French fries. For many years she served people a smile and kind words at Kay's Kozy Korner. To her, family came first. She was a role model, and influenced each of us in our lives. We will miss her dearly.
She is survived by sons Harry (Theresa), Donnie (Mary), Kevin, Adrian (Kathy), and Patricia. She was the proud Grandmother of Andrea, Dionne, D.J., Jarod, Jodi and Mother Stacy, Alexandra and Mother Doreen, Jason M., Tosha (Sandra), Jason I., Faye, Zack and Great Granddaughters Olivia, Gabrielle and Lenaya. Also special friends Ruth, Jane, Rena, Linda and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by husband Alexander T. Morrison, son Joseph T. Morrison, and siblings, Martha, Selena, Maggie and Simon. She was the last surviving member of her family.
Visitation for Mom will be held at the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Monday, Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday Feb. 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. with reception to follow at the Cedar's Club. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery following the mass.
Memorial Donations in her memory can be made to the VON, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.twcurry.com.
God Bless
