Monica (Donovan) Gouthro
Lieu de naissance : Dominion, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 3 février 1925
Date de décès : 7 mai 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Monica Gouthro, age 86.
Born in Dominion, she was the youngest child of the late Walter Isaac Donovan and Brigitte (LeBlanc) Donovan.
Monica is survived by her 12 children, Lynne Tuttle, Dartmouth, Vince (Sandi), St. Albert, Alta., Dale (Sheila), Brookside, N.S., Carole MacIntyre (Ross), Port Hawkesbury, N.S., Catherine Howes, Orillia, Ont., Judy Miltimore (Bob), Port Dover, Ont., Bruce and Joel, Dominion, N.S., Kelly Dillon (Bill Spenser), Stephen (Dale), Dartmouth, N.S., Tom, Halifax, N.S., and Anthony (Sandra), Burlington, Ont. Nanny will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Stephen, Kim, Kevin, Kyle, Ian, Brad, Nicolle, Heather, Aaron, Nathan, Shawn, Ryan, Curtis, Madison, Scott, Alanna; and great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Kincaid, Lincoln and Jonah.
Besides her parents, Monica was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, Nov. 1, 2000, brothers, John (Cal), Naish, Walter, Jim and Joe, sisters, Ellen (Nell Wilson), Rachel Armour, Catherine Corbett, Gertrude Delaney and Mary MacPherson.She is survived by Marg Blackburn of North Carolina.
She was a very social person who loved being with others. Her sense of humour and compassion touched everyone she met. Monica was a member of St. Eugene’s Church, Dominion, and at one time also a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She loved playing cards and looked forward to her weekly ‘scat/rummoli’ club as well as attending card games at the Gardiner Pensioner’s Club.
Our family would like to give special thanks to Ma’s homecare workers who always found special time for her. We would also like to thank Dr. James MacLean, the ICU staff, and the palliative care nurses at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Visitation will be held today (Monday, May 9) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 10 at 3 p.m. at St. Eugene’s Church, Dominion. Fr. Daniel Boudreau will be officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in Mon’s memory may be made to St. Eugene’s Cemetery Fund.
Email condolences to jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
“A mother’s love is something that no one can explain. It is made of deep devotion, sacrifice and pain. It is endless, unselfish and enduring.”
We love you Ma.
