Obituaries

Mary E. Dhooge born in Malignant Cove, Nova Scotia died 3 December 2017 at the age of 87 in Halifax, in Parkstone Enhanced Care, daughter of the late Alex MacDougall and Catherine (MacPherson).

Mary has had many and different careers, her most cherished work was as a Canadian Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Shawbridge, Quebec and Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She also worked at St.F.X. University as a custodian. She was very kind, loved to dance, play cards and take care of her family.

Mary is survived by daughter Mary Catherine Huntley (Charles Dow), Halifax; Wade (Sarah), Kelowna, British Columbia; eight Grand-Children, five Great Grand-Children, two brothers; Allister (Pasty), Halifax and Donald, Antigonish. She is predeceased by her husband Francis Joseph (married for 48 years), her son Wayne, her brothers Ronald, Leo, John, Clarence, nine siblings in infancy and sister-in-law Helen.

Funeral will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 6351 North Street, Halifax on Wednesday, 6 December 2017 at 11:00am, North Street, Halifax. Internment will be at St. Ninian’s Cemetery at a later date. Funeral is under direction of Donald K. Walker, Dartmouth.

Donations may be made to the Music Therapy Program at Parkstone Enhanced Care or the Breakfast Program, St. Catherine’s Elementary School, Connelly Street, Halifax, or to the charity of your choice.