MCIVER (Smith), Dorothy Margaret

Of Pugwash, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020 in North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. She was born in 1937 in Pugwash, to Mildred (Peers) and Henry I. Smith. Dorothy was predeceased by both parents; sisters, Mary Lou Smith and Dolly Elliot; brothers, William "Bill" Smith, his wife Sally (Leblanc), and David Smith. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Cecil A. Mciver; daughter, Mary Louise Copp (John), Gulf Shore; son, D. Bruce Mciver and Paula (Donkin) Mciver, Wallace Bay; grandchildren, Julia (Copp) Morton and Scott, Jonothan Copp and Julia (Stott), Jessica Copp (Dylan Bailey), Nathan Mciver and Ryan Mciver; great-grandchildren, Poppy, Lucia and Rosabelle Morton; brothers, Henry I. Smith and Karen (Pettigrew), Truro; Kenneth Smith (Darlene), Pugwash; also special niece and nephew, Kim and Dave Elliot; many cousins and nieces and nephews. As an adult Dorothy returned to classes and trained as a C.N.A. in Dartmouth graduating in 1974; she then worked at Fairview Villa in Halifax, Dawson Memorial Hospital in Bridgewater and at A.R.C. in Riverton. She was an active volunteer in the community: A founder of the North Cumberland Memorial Hospital Auxiliary used clothing shop; Correspondent for Gulf Shore News - Oxford Journal; involved in Saturday in the Park; and worked with thewells Foundation and fundraising to restore many local cemeteries. Dorothy had many hobbies she loved: quilting, painting, hooking. Visitation Sunday, December 13th from 2-4 p.m. with the funeral service Monday, December 14th at 2 p.m., both in Mundles Funeral Home, 204 Water St., Pugwash. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Macdonald Cemetery Fund, Gulf Shore. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at North Cumberland Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care during this difficult time. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.mmcfunerals.com

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