FRASER, Josephine Anne

Age 85, of Big Marsh, Antigonish Co., passed away suddenly at home on November 26, 2020. Born in Antigonish she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Josephine ( Whalen) Maclellan. Josie worked at Maritime Tel and Tel and Braeside Bowling Lanes in her early years. She was later employed with Sobeys where she worked for many years until her retirement due to illness. Josie had a great love for animals and was actively involved with her children in raising calves when they were participating in 4H. She enjoyed playing in her bowling league, playing cards at the community card games as well as in her home with friends, but she especially enjoyed teaching and a having a game of cards with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Sandy (Cathy) and their son Cohen, Big Marsh; Donnie (Kathleen) and their children Brennin, Callum, Madeline and Jesse; Leanne (Nick) Valhouli, Hampton Beach, N.H. and their children Tanner, Zachary and Sophia; brother, Lawrence (Abigail) Maclellan, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law, Claire Fraser and Jean ( Jim) Sherry and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Colin; brothers, Malcolm and George. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish today, Monday, November 30th from 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryvale on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Boyd presiding. COVID-19 social distancing guidelines to be followed at both the visitation and the burial. Donations in memory may be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or IWK Health Centre Foundation. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com