MACINTYRE, Maurina
Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of my mom, Maurina MacIntyre, surrounded by her loving family on September 2, 2018. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Fraser and Sarah (MacDonald) MacAulay of Reserve Mines.
She leaves behind her son, Keith (Mary Lynn); “Nannie’s boys” grandsons, Logan and Lucas, Glace Bay; her sister, Joyce Polson, Reserve Mines; nephew, David (Geri) Glace Bay; niece, Cathy (Jamie) Amherst; grand-aunt, to Emily and Hayden, Amherst.
She was predeceased by husband, Archie; sister, Kay; parents, Fraser and Sarah MacAulay, and brother-in-law, Francis Polson.
Mom lived her entire life in Reserve Mines, and she was so very proud to be part of this community. She worked many years at the Credit Union where she gave many people their financial start in life. After she retired, she became “The Avon Lady”. While making her deliveries over these many rewarding years, she met a lot of people that were not just her customers, they became her friends she always made time to sit and chat with each one and enjoyed the socializing more than making any sale. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph’s Parish and Sergeant at Arms at the Legion. Mom always loved company, her door was always open and the kettle was always on for tea. She was not only a wonderful mother to me, but she was also a second mother to many of my friends and was a loving friend and caring neighbour that will truly be missed. She had great love for her family she was “Our Rock”. Her biggest pride and joy were her two grandsons, there probably wasn’t anyone that didn’t see the “Brag Book” of pictures that she carried everywhere.
My mother was a very small lady but she had the biggest heart I have ever seen. She was the kindest, most caring and compassionate person I know. She gave to those in need whenever she could even if she went without. She made difficult things seem easy, she had the answers to all my questions, she was my light in the dark, and she was my compass when I felt lost. I hope that even a little of who she was has been instilled in my sons. I know they will be better men for having known her, we all are better having known her.
Mom, you are now reunited with Dad, the love of your life. I will always love and miss you more than words can say.
Visitation will take place Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS (902-849-4199). Funeral Mass will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines, NS. Burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, MacLeod’s Road. Reception to follow in church basement.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Rowena Kyte (nee Penney) on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born in Sydney on March 19, 1936, to the late Ambrose and Mary (Gale) Penney, she was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy and brothers, Clifton, John and Raymond.
Survived and sadly missed by her loving husband of 57 years, George; son, Alan; daughters, Sheila (Ron) and Kelly (Kyle); grandchildren, Thea, Allison, Rachel and Ben, and many loving nieces, nephews, sisters-inlaw and brothers-in-law.
Living life to the fullest, Shirley found great happiness spending time with her close friends, including her best friend of 60 years, Barbara MacLeod. Shirley and George enjoyed many active years together in the skating community, rarely missing a skating dance. She also took advantage of every opportunity to travel both locally and abroad.
Shirley had great pride in her children and grandchildren and was a source of never-ending support to them all. She cherished many days and family gatherings at “The Point” which held a very special place in her heart.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nursing staff in An Cala Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for the wonderful level of care and comfort provided to them during this time.
A funeral service will be held at United Heritage Church, 500 Charlotte St. on Friday, September 7 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Rosemary Godin officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care or a charity of your choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www. sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ ns.sympatico.ca.