Josephine Dorothy ‘Josie’ MacLachlan
1921-2018
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Josephine
Dorothy (Josie) MacLachlan. Josie was born June 17, 1921 in
Big Brook, Inverness County, Cape Breton. She was the daughter of the
late Louis Archibald and Flora Mary (MacKinnon)
Murray. Besides her parents she was predeceased by husband,
Peter Alexander MacLachlan (Oct 18,1917-May 17,1974) brother, Sgt.
John James Murray (Apr. 22,1916-Apr. 5,1945, killed in battle), Sister
Dolena Margaret Murray (Jan. 24,1918-Mar.18, 2014) Brother
Abraham Peter Murray (Apr. 12,1919 – Feb. 21,2017)
She is
survived by son, James (Darlene), Smith Falls, Ontario; daughter,
Florence, Truro; son, Archie (Paula), Port Hawkesbury. Also
survived by grandchildren, Aaron, Josie, Brianna (Matthew) Tremblay,
and Lauren.
Josie growing up in rural Cape
Breton in the early twenties had a strong connection to farm, family,
God and hard times which got her through her 97 years with grace and
dignity. Before her marriage she worked at the Riverdale Co-op West
Bay Road, after the passing of her husband she returned
to retail and managed the River Denys Co-op until her
retirement 32 years ago. Josie’s Civic duties
included three terms on Inverness County Council (undefeated) where
she served on the Strait Regional School Board along with The
Inverness Historical Society and other committees.
Her
grandchildren gave her tremendous joy and often said to them.
« God bless you and guide you every step of your
way. »
Josie was a person of incredible faith and felt privileged to
serve her church in many ways. Josie’s house was
always open to family friends and neighbours for a cup of tea and
molasses cookies.
The family would like to thank the
staff at the Strait Richmond Hospital, Dr. Collins and Palliative care
during her short stay with them.
Funeral arrangements are
under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port
Hawkesbury. As per Josie’s wishes there will be no
visitation but a fellowship after the funeral at the West Bay Road
Fire Hall. Funeral Service from Princeville United Church (1041
Riverside Road) 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16 with Rev. Donna Lovelace
officiating. Interment to follow in the Princeville Church
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to West
Bay Road Fire Department, Princeville United Church or a charity of
your choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Josephine Dorothy ‘Josie’ MacLachlan 19212018..
Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia
