Florence 'Sis' AuCoin
Born In: Reserve Mines
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: October 3rd, 2013
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Florence ‘Sis’ AuCoin at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Oct. 3, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Sis was a resident of Richard Hine’s Manor, Xavier Dr., Sydney.
Born in Reserve Mines, Sis was the daughter of the late Jack and Ena (MacPhee) Ling. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Sis spent much of her time involved in activities of Richard Hine’s Manor, and was an active member of Friends of MacGillivary. A big basketball fan, she was affectionately known as ‘Big Momma’ throughout the late 90s and early 2000 years by many of the junior high and high school basketball players and parents throughout the basketball community.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Heather), Sydney River; daughter, Gerarda Kozera (Norman), Sydney; daughter-in-law, Suzanne, Ottawa; four grandchildren, John, Michelle, Denise and Kenzie; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sis was predeceased by her husband, Bernie AuCoin; one son, John ‘Berky’; brothers, Malcolm and John Ling; sisters-in-law, Rita and Betty Ling.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to the staff of 4A, Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Dr. Steven MacDougall for their compassion and care given to our mother.
Keeping with our mother’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the care of T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Rev. Bill Burke officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, MacGillivary Guest Home and Palliative Care Unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.
