Mary Florence (Flossie) McCabe
Date de décès : 19 juin 2008
Sept. 21, 1922-June 19, 2008 (85) It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of our beloved mother, friend and guardian, Mary Florence (Flossie) McCabe on June 29, 2008. Flossie was born in Sydney, the daughter of the late Daniel Surdick Quinn and Mary Elizabeth Digout. She grew up in South Bar, where she resided until her death. Flossie worked many years at Woolco in Sydney River and was a member of Branch 128 legion for more than 50 years. She was an executive member of the women’s auxiliary, a member of Branch 128 legion singers and loved playing ukulele with the Ukulele Strummers. She was a member of Club 55 and Sydney Pensioners and played darts three times a week. Flossie is survived by sons, Wilson (Gary) (Shirley), Aberdeen, Shaun (Bev), Whitney Pier, Thom (Anita), Whitney Pier, and Dana (Cheryl), New Waterford; daughters, Heather Sampson, Whitney Pier, Denyse (TC) Norton, Toronto, Wendy (Stan) Cheung, Ajax, Ont., Janine (John) Tubrett, Whitney Pier, and Leanne (Wes Bonnell), Port Perry, Ont. She is also survived by her brother, Leo (Dolly); sisters, Colleen (Leo) and Delores; and many grand and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John (Jack) McCabe, two sons, Brian David and Derek Joseph, a daughter in infancy, Elizabeth, a great-granddaughter in infancy, Lauren Scarlet, daughter-in-law, Georgina, brothers, Howard, Adrian, Raymond, Bernie and sisters, Thelma, Gertrude and Marion. Flossie was a woman with a loving and warm heart who truly enjoyed having family and friends around. She was always there to assist and there was always room for one more if someone needed a place to stay. She would get up early Saturday mornings and make a large pizza for her family who would come to visit and spend time together. We will never forget that warm and wonderful part of Mom. She was the anchor in all our life stories. In accordance with Mom’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service at St. Joseph’s Church, New Victoria, at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, Fr. Dan MacDonald to preside, with a gathering at Branch 128 legion, Whitney Pier, following the service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mass for Shut-Ins or Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton. Beloved mother and wife, You lived a wonderful life, You gave and gave and gave In so very many ways Your neighbors were your friends Their devotion will never end In the community you loved so much Every single life you touched In our hearts you will remain Your ways bring a smile to our faces Mom you are so very dear And we Know you will always be here. Mom has gone to Newfoundland, fair winds and following seas our love. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
