Mabel Florence Rafferty
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 21st, 2012
Gently and peacefully, Mabel Florence Rafferty, 91, of Mira (formerly Glace Bay), let go of life on Nov. 21, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay in 1921, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Britt) and Fred Stevens.
Her devotion to her family was paramount throughout her life while caring for others and raising her own family. Later in life, starting a new chapter, she moved to Mira to be closer to her daughter, Jane and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy and son-in-law, Wayne Ferneyhough, Dartmouth; five grandchildren, Kori (Peter) Miller, Airdrie, Ken Ferneyhough, Ottawa, Susanne MacKeigan, Mira, Stephen MacKeigan, Calgary, Scott MacKeigan (Blair Mackie), Sydney; and three great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Hannah, Sarah. She was very grateful for the support from her ever-present nieces, Karen Morrison and Myrna Wilson; faithful nephews, the Wiltons, Bob, Lorne, Mack, California; cousin, Joyce (Raymond) Andrews, Newfoundland; VON; and County Homemakers for their assistance in her independent living.
She was predeceased by her husband, James, daughter, Jane (Neil) MacKeigan, sisters, Evelyn (Ewen) Wilton, Elsie (Hyler) Wilson, Muriel (Donald) MacLennan, Dorothy Stevens, brother, Archie Stevens.
Visitation for the late Mabel F. Rafferty will take place Sunday, Nov. 25 from 6-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Allan MacLelland officiating. Burial will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay, or charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com.
“A beautiful life that came to an end, she died as she lived, everyone’s friend. In our hearts, a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.”
