BIRMINGHAM, Agnes July 19, 1934 February 1, 2021

Surrounded by the love of her family by her side Agnes Birmingham (nee Macneil) passed away peacefully at home, on February 1, 2021, in Alliston Ontario, at the age 87. Agnes was born July 19, 1934 in New Waterford, Nova Scotia to Anna Mae and John Alexander Macneil. After a long and remarkable life, she will be dearly missed by her children, John Robert, Theresa Ann, Terrance Gerard, Joseph (predeceased) and her four grandchildren, Anna, Connor, Keira and Kaitlyn. She is survived by her brothers, Michael (Judy), Robert (Irene); sister, Theresa and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Anne and Bernadette and her brothers, Charlie and John Angus. Agnes was a graduate of the School of Nursing at St. Elizabeth Hospital in North Sydney, Cape Breton, graduating in 1956 as a Registered Nurse. Her broad and successful nursing career served her well as she worked at the Halifax Infirmary, Halifax Children’s Hospital and followed by the Ottawa General. While in Ottawa, she completed graduate work in Administration at Mcmaster University, thereafter becoming an administrator at Carleton Lodge in Ottawa. Following a transfer to Calgary, she continued her love of nursing at Foothills Medical Centre, while continuing to raise her growing family and explore other facets of her wide and diverse talents. Agnes was a long member in good standing of the Nursing Colleges of Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta. Agnes married Terrance Felix Birmingham of Sydney Mines in 1958 and enjoyed 28 years of marriage, until his passing in 1987, while residing in Cape Breton, Ottawa and Calgary. Agnes then married Douglas Morris in 1991. Douglas passed in 2018. Her love for life was expressed both professionally and in her extracurricular activities. Agnes was an accomplished basketball player and prolific writer in high school. She continued her love of the outdoors throughout her life. Involving her love of nature generally and specifically horseback riding, swimming, skating, and skiing. She also enjoyed diverse artistic endeavors including oil painting, rug hooking and paper tole. Agnes took her artistic endeavors seriously, belonging to the Society of Decorative Painters and being the first president of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia. While bringing her business acumen to bear with the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, owning Athenry Manor and involvement in stock market clubs. Agnes was also President of the Catholic Women’s League at St. Mary’s Church in Cape Breton. She loved playing the piano and one of her favorite musical memories was taking violin lessons with fellow Cape Bretoner and acclaimed violinist Winnie Chafe. Agnes will be dearly missed, and her exceptional life story will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. In memory of Agnes, say a prayer to St. Joseph. Arrangements will be forthcoming.