Alice Marie (Kavanagh) Markey
1930-2018
MARKEY (Kavanagh), Alice Marie
– Age 88 of Canso, Guysborough Co. It is with great sadness
we announce the passing of Alice Marie Markey on Sunday, December 16,
2018 IN St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish,
surrounded by her family.
Born in Canso on January 17, 1930, she was the daughter of
the late Herman and Beatrice (Kelly) Kavanagh. She was predeceased by
her husband Aaron Markey; brothers Bill, Edward, Cecil, Ken and Jim;
sisters Margaret, Catherine and Irene; and by her niece Juanita
Gurney. She is survived by nieces, Irene MacDonald (Finlay) and Donna
(Tom) Nowe; nephews Don (Darlene) MacDonald, Kevin (Marci) MacDonald,
and Jim Kavanagh Jr.; grandnephews Allan MacDonald and Connor
Kavanagh, and grandnieces Emma MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, and Hope
Kavanagh.
She worked at the Canso Post Office, and in the hospitality
industry in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. In her later years,
she didn’t get out often, but she kept in touch will all,
and loved visits from family and friends. She enjoyed
watching hockey, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was
a treat to have one of her boiled dinners or melt-in-your mouth
shortbread cookies. The dogs of Water Street also knew what
door to scratch for a treat.
It was important to Alice to remain in her family home which
was made possible through the special care of homeworkers, supportive
neighbours and Irene and Fin – sincere thanks to
all. There may be one less house light on Water Street but a
new light shines from above keeping an eye on all.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 19 from 2-4 p.m.
and 6-9 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 121 School Street,
Canso. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 20,
from Star of the Sea Parish, Canso with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor
officiating. Burial to follow in the Star of the Sea Parish
cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Alice to Star of
the Sea Parish in Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the
family at: www.haverstocks.com
Only an aunt can give hugs
like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a
friend. – Anonymous
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alice Marie Kavanagh Markey 19302018..
Source:Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia
