Genevieve \'Jenny\' Rose Usher
Lieu de naissance : New Waterford, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : New Waterford, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jenny Usher, 55, of Plummer Aveneu, New Waterford, on April 25, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of Martha (Currie) and the late Alexander Gillis.
Jenny was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. She had a strong love for her children and grandchildren and in her spare time, enjoyed crocheting. Jenny was also an avid dart player and involved in various leagues throughout town.
Surviving are her husband, Pat Usher, New Waterford; daughters, Cherie (Blair) Roach, Victoria Mines, Tracy (Adam) Watts, Halifax; son, Patrick Usher, New Waterford; brothers, Sandy (Janice) Gillis, Brantford, Ont., Bobby (Laurie) Gillis, Duncan (Lynne) Gillis, both of New Waterford; sisters, Mary (Paul) Currie, Pauline Gillis, Susie (Paul) Hines, Jeannie (Jamie) Stevens, Marcie (Joey) Williams, all of New Waterford, Lydia MacLeod, Kincardine, Ont., Patsy (Eric) Sutherland, Victoria Mines, Josie (Blair) Locke, New Victoria; grandchildren, Luke Roach, Meagan Roach, Renee MacDonald, Ryan MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, Holden Watts, Marley Watts and Jacob Hollohan.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass of celebration for Jenny will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Agnes Church, New Waterford. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Following the funeral mass there will be a luncheon held at the family residence on 3533 Plummer Ave., New Waterford.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at : www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
