MCFADGEN, Rose (Gracie)

Glace Bay

Rose (82) passed away peacefully Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Maritime Oddfellows Home in Pictou, NS. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of George and Carolyn (Griffin) Gracie. Rose was a devoted, witty, sarcastic and fiercely protective mother and grandmother. She loved hockey at all levels and was a dedicated Canadiens fan. Her home and yard were always immaculate, and her bird feeders well stocked. She had an abiding concern for those in need, and a particular dedication to the Glace Bay Area Food Bank.

She is survived by eight children, Veronica, Halifax, Claudia (Brian Currie) St. Catherine’s, Ont., Harvey (Donna), Baddeck, Jim (Jackie), Halifax, Nan, Pictou, Ray (Sherri), Halifax, Pam (Cecil Saccary), Gander, NL, Kevin, Alberta; three sisters, Kay Nearing and Cecelia McDonald, Glace Bay, Carol Andrews, London, Ont.; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey; and sister, Marie Blount, Georgia, USA.

Rose spent her last years at the Maritime Oddfellows Home in Pictou. We are grateful to every staff member for your contribution to our Mother’s comfort. Your compassion and service to seniors are second to none.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St, Glace Bay. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 30, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish in Reserve Mines. Fr. Dan Boudreau officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Donations in Rose’s memory can be made to the Glace Bay Area Food Bank. Online condolences to the McFadgen family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca.