Mary 'Marg' MacLeod
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 31st, 2011
It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Mary ‘Marg’ MacLeod on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of (the late) John Currie and Mrs. Amanda Savoy who resides at Seaview Manor, Glace Bay.
Marg was a stenographer at the Radar Base in Sydney. After her marriage, she travelled with her husband Don in the military. She remained in Ottawa for 18 years and then took transfer with her husband to P.E.I. for 10 years before they retired to the beautiful Mira for the last 20 years.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Mira Seniors and Pensioners Club. Marg enjoyed visiting the casino and spending time taking care of her feral cats when she wasn’t travelling all over Canada and the U.S. with her husband Don.
Marg is survived by her husband, Don; her daughters, Carolyn MacLeod, P.E.I., Sharon (Peter) Oatway, Ontario, Lori (Joe) Landry, B.C., and son, John “Sheldon” (Marcia), Ontario. She is also survived by grandchildren, Candice, Corinne, Bridget, Brian, Amanda, Emily, Madison and Rebecca, and great-grandchildren, Brianna and Tyler. Marg is also survived by special friend, Mary Trites; as well as many cousins and extended family.
There will be no visitation. Family flowers only. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Sacred Heart Church, Marion Bridge, with Fr. McGillivray officiating. There will be a reception in the church basement. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Mira.
Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
