CUNNINGHAM, MARY ELIZABETH "JEAN" - Mary Cunningham, 93, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2013, with her loving family by her side. Born in Saint John, NB, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Hansen) Carpenter. Jean was an avid golfer and curler; she was an excellent bridge player and loved animals. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten by daughter, Mary Patricia Jean Cunningham (Paul Sharp); adopted daughters, Karen Sexton Pedersen and Robin Sexton (Jason) Mayes; sister, Helen Maloney; grandchildren, Patrick Donald and Caroline Elizabeth; many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and -nephews, whom she loved very much.
Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. (477-5601), 149 Herring Cove Rd, where a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to the V.O.N., Northwood Home Care and R.J.F. Home Care Services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory may be made to the V.O.N. or the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com