HALIFAX – Mary Margaret (nee Grant) Smith, 1917 - 2009.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Margaret Smith (nee Grant) on November 14th, 2009 in the Halifax Infirmary of the QEII.
Mary was born in James River, Antigonish County, and was predeceased by her parents, Alex and Helen (McKay) Grant of James River; her brother, Ellsworth; and her sisters, Dorothy and Isabel.
She is survived by her daughters: H. Lorraine (Charles) McCabe, Ottawa, Ontario; W. Joyce (Lowell) MacDonald, Naples, Florida and Chapel Cove, Pictou County; and Susan (Ernest) MacWilliam, Lloydminster, Alberta and Kings Head, Pictou County; grandchildren: Cynthia, Tracey, Lowell, Lane, Leslee and Kaitlin; and great-grandchildren: Allyson, Erin, Madeline, Catherine, Simon, Emma, Bennett, Lauren and Madeline.
Mary founded Jet-Pro, a business school in Halifax, and was a member of the Province of Nova Scotia Retired Employees. She loved music, especially the violin, and played for many years with the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to Glenbard Cemetery Co. c/o Susan MacDonald, 94 Pleasant Street, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 1W9.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Condolences at: www.rhporter.ca

A branch has fallen from our family tree,
Yet the tree remains standing.
It will heal and grow new branches.
Time will pass, the pain will leave,
yet we will always carry that branch with us in our hearts.