G. Marie McBrien
1927-2019
It is with sadness we announce the
passing of G. Marie McBrien, age 91, of
Brookdale, NS. Marie passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019
at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Born in Brookdale, NS, she was a
daughter of the late Almon and Bessie (Bird) Newcombe.
Marie was trained as a nurse in the
Moncton Hospital in the 40’s, returning to Amherst in 1954 where she
nursed at the Highland View Hospital as a maternity nurse until the
80’s, retiring to care for her mother. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church, Amherst.
She is survived by her sister, Jean
Siddall, Lorneville; nieces, Elaine (Ernest) Fage, Hastings, Pauline
(Francis) Verstraten, Lorneville, Brenda (Alan) McGee, Barrie, ON and
Ruth (Scott) Murray, Moncton, NB; as well as grand and great grand
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Jack;
son Douglas; brother Walter Newcombe and brother in law Ken
Siddall.
Arrangements are under the care of the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70
Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where an Afternoon of
Remembrance will be held on Sunday, August 4 from 2 to 4 pm.
A graveside service will be held in the Amherst Cemetery at a later
date.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Marie’s memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the
charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Marie’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de G Marie McBrien 19272019..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia