Mary Jane Cadegan
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: March 25th, 2011
Devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, friend and teacher.
The family of Mary Jane Cadegan is saddened to announce her passing on March 25, 2011 after a courageous two year struggle with breast cancer. She died peacefully and with dignity at her home.
Mary Jane was born in Glace Bay, N.S. on Sept. 16, 1947 to the late Perry Lewis and Catherine Jean (MacLean) Cadegan.
She was an exceptional classroom teacher, resource specialist and reading recovery instructor. Later in her career, Mary Jane accepted a position with the N.S. Teachers’ Union serving as staff officer in charge of Union Leadership Development and Outreach Programs. She retired in 2004.
Her favourite activities included walking, reading and gathering with family and friends to share good food, music and conversation. The loving hospitality that she offered touched the hearts of many.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband, Art Gregg; son, Shannon Lynch (father Michael Lynch); stepchildren, Matthew (Bronya) Gregg and Heather Dawson; step-grandson, Raleigh Dawson; sisters, Margaret Anne Cadegan (twin sister), Laurie (Tom) Gilbert and brothers, Kent (June), Jeff (Jane) and Eric (Donna). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews including, Christopher, Katherine, Timothy and Adam Cadegan, Patrick and Michael Cadegan, Anne Patrice and Leah Gilbert and Jennifer Kumpf.
A special thank you to all who offered their support during Mary Jane’s illness. Your kindness was deeply appreciated.
Visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 27 and celebration service at 3 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, both to be held at Cruikshanks Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Healing and Cancer Foundation at www.healingandcancer.org or to a charity of one’s choice.
