Marguerite Carmel (Beaton) Drohan
Lieu de naissance : New Waterford
Date de naissance : 27 janvier 1934
Date de décès : 15 septembre 2015
With great sadness the family of Margie Drohan announce her passing on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.
She was born Jan. 27, 1934 to the late John and Catherine Beaton in New Waterford, N.S.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Raymond Drohan, Margie was the loving mother of Maureen (Alan MacNeill), Raymond (Nell), Peter (Wanda) and Roderick (Carol). She was the proud grandmother of Dylan, Rebecca, Lilly, Renee, Nicole, Raymond, Gillian and Jonathan.
Margie is survived by her brother and close confidant, Alan 'Buddy' Beaton and many cherished friends, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Colin, Gerard, Bernard, Kathleen and close family friend, Fr. Rod MacSween.
Marguerite attended Mount St. Bernard College completing secretarial arts, she was one of the first of her generation to work full time while raising her four children. Margie was employed by the federal government, working at the Naval Base, Radar Base, retiring from the Sydney Post Office in 1986.
Margie shared life’s adventures with her loyal friends, always with “a bit” of fun. She enjoyed playing cards, taking walks, gardening and sharing life lessons with her grandchildren in New Campbellton. Faith was important to Margie, as a member of St. Theresa’s CWL she was honoured to be the Religious Convener from 2007 to 2009.
Visitation will be held Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at TW Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church, Whitney Ave, Sydney. Reception will be held at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall.
In memorandum donations can be made to The Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com.
Special thanks for the end of life care received from the staff of Wentworth Court, Harbourstone Enhanced Care.
