MACFARLANE, Carmelita Marie "Carmie"

1947 - 2020. With her loving family by her side, Carmie passed away peacefully at home leaving memories and stories the grandchildren will cherish forever. She was a pillar of courage and strength not only to her family but to anyone who knew her. Carmie battled cancer for 26 years and forever remained positive. Born in Halifax, Carmie grew up in Fairview, a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Cleary) Murphy. Carmie graduated from Mount Saint Vincent Academy and worked as a legal secretary. After marrying her husband Doug, they were blessed with two beautiful children, Troy and Jolynn before being transferred to Riverview, N. B., in 1979 with VIA Rail where Doug was employed. Carmie took time off to raise her children and was so happy when her grandchildren came along. She was the best nanny you could ask for, always baking them their favourite cookies or cakes and surprising them with little gifts whenever she went on a trip. Carmie and Doug cherished their visits both to the farm in Williams Point, Antigonish, where there were always large family gatherings as well as trips to Halifax to be with her family. Her many nieces and nephews meant the world to her. Without a doubt, there were very few crafts that Carmie had not mastered. She kept busy trying anything new that came along or that she thought someone might like. Whether it was a quilt, dish cloths, aprons or even Christmas decorations, she was happiest when she was giving them to someone special. As the children got older, Carmie went back to work at several financial institutions and so enjoyed being out and meeting people. The pride and joy of Carmie’s life was her grandchildren and there was never a day that she didn’t have a story to tell you about how proud she was of each of them. Her happiest moments were when they could all be together and we are so grateful they were all with her the past couple of weeks. Besides her parents, Carmie was predeceased by her husband, Doug (2013). She will always be remembered and have a place in the hearts of her children, Troy (Shara Macpherson), Williams Point; and Jolynn (Mikemullen), Riverview. Nanny will be forever missed by her grandchildren, Jamie, Taylor, Isaac and Emily Mullen, as well as Edyn and Meghan MacFarlane. Carmie also leaves her sisters, Anita (Joemacfarlane) of Riverview; Susan ( late Brian Gough) of Halifax; and brothers, Bill (Marlene Stevenson) and Doug (Gail Tomblin) of Halifax. She also leaves behind her inlaws, Lillian (late Mike) Power, Mary Lou Macfarlane, Kenny (Bernadette) Macfarlane, Donnie (Brenda) Macfarlane all of Williams Point; Carol ( Raymond) Decoste of Pomquet; and Dorothy (late Lenny) Benoit of New Glasgow. Being a devoted Catholic, there will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, December 30th, at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Riverview. In memory of Carmie, donations can be made to Dr. Sheldon H. Rubin Oncology Clinic where she received exceptional care over the years. Her arrangements have been entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview (869-2007). Online condolences may be expressed at:

www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca Please note that due to the current COVID 19 restrictions, face coverings must be worn. Please phone or email the funeral home to provide names and the number attending in your bubble to reserve your seat. The interment will take place in Alderwood Cemetery with Father Charlie

Broderick presiding.