Mary (Smith) Falconer
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 29th, 2012
Mary Susan (Smith) Falconer, 89, Springhill, formerly of Cottage Road, Sydney, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.
Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Judge J.J. Smith and Mary Jane (O’Neil) Smith.
A devout member of Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s parish, she was a reservist in the 1950s, worked as a telephone operator, and was a valued employee of the Smart Shop in Sydney for over 40 years. She delighted in traveling, being with her family, and playing tarabish with her devoted husband, Clarence. An avid card player, she was a member of a Sydney card club for decades. Following her husband’s sudden death in 2005, Mary made her home in Springhill with her only son, Clarence, and his wife, Elaine. With the help of new-found friends she adjusted well to her new environment, enjoying card games and becoming a member of the Seniors Association and the Rebecca’s.
Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clarence and Elaine Falconer; grandchildren, Nicole (Brad) Boutilier, Tara (Derek Pye) Cypher, Jennifer (Jeremy) Boudreau and Jo-D (Sheri) MacDonald; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Falconer Sr.; brothers, Jim, Tom, Wilfred, and Henry.
Arrangements under the care and direction of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, (902-597-2361).
Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from the funeral home followed immediately at 2 p.m. by a funeral service with Fr. C. Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, N.S.
Special thanks to Audrey Purdy for her patience and skill and to Mary’s Cape Breton friends and family who showed their concern for her and kept her connected, through phone calls and cards, to her beloved Cape Breton
If so desired, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to St. John’s Roman Catholic Church; St. Andrews Wesley United Church; Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre, Springhill or charity of choice.
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