Mary MacRae
Born In: St. Peters, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: June 10th, 2011
Mary Georgina MacRae, 87 a resident of Harbourstone Enchanced Care, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2011 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in St. Peters, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Effie (Strachan) Ferguson .
Mary was predeceased by her devoted husband of 60 years, Allister. She is survived by and was the loving mother of David, Joan (Chris) Faulkner, Kim (Brian) Newell all of Halifax, Karen (Jimmy) Munroe of Sydney. Mary was particularly proud of her grandchildren, Kelly & Jamie Munroe, Jason & Garreth MacRae, Emily & Jenna Faulkner, Rachel Newell, and her great grandchildren Kaitlin Munroe, Sarah & Megan MacRae. Also survived by sister-in-law Miriam Munro, many nieces and nephews.
Mary was also predeceased by her eldest son Allister Jr.; brothers Malcolm, John, Raymond and Roy.
In her earlier years she was a postmistress at the Sydney River Post Office & was the favourite ‘Nana’ at Irma’s Daycare. Mary was known for her skills in the kitchen & always had a great selection of pies, bread and cookies available. Besides her love of baking for her family, Mary enjoyed a good game of cards. She took up bridge at the age of 80. Mary although seemingly a quiet soul, she had a very keen sense of humour & loved to share a good laugh. A highlight of retirement for Mary and Al was the many winters they spent in Florida with their wonderful gang of friends.
A memorial service will be held Monday June 13, in the United Protestant Church of Sydney River at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment in Alfred Smith Cemetery.
Donations can be made in her memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association or The Alfred Smith Cemetery Fund.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
