Mary Ryter
1927-2019
RYTER, Mary – Age 91,
Antigonish and formerly of Halfway Cove, Guysborough Co., passed away
peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born on December 2, 1927, in Yellow
Marsh, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late Arthur and
Annie (Casey) DeRabbie.
Mary worked for many years in Halifax at Globe Laundry, VG
Hospital and Kings College, Dartmouth Free Press and then moved her
family back to Halfway Cove. She was involved with the Altar Guild of
Emmanuel Church, Dartmouth and was a member of St. James Anglican
Church, Halfway Cove. She enjoyed embroidery, baking and she belonged
to the Garden Club in Guysborough. She was a great storyteller and
enjoyed a good game of 45’s but «no
cheating!»
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Les;
children, Alice (Jim), James, Stephen (Barbara), Debbie (Ron), William
(Cecil), Brian, Kevin and Dale (Alanna); 12 grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren; beloved grand dog, Findley; sisters, Rita
«Sinnie», Betty; brother, Donnie (Lori); special cousin,
Kaye MacPherson who was compassionate and always there for mom;
numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased
by brothers, William and John DeRabbie.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors and the
Palliative Care team of St. Martha’s Regional Hospital for
all their kindness and support.
There will be no visitation by request. Funeral service will
be 2 p.m. Tuesday from St. James Anglican Church, Halfway Cove with
Rev. Susan Slater officiating. Burial will follow in St. James
Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial in Queensport Fire Hall.
Memorial donations in Mary’s memory may be made to St. James
Cemetery Fund. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at
www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary Ryter 19272019..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia