North Sydney
It is with broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, partner and sister, Cecelia Farr, who passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.
Cecelia was born on November 26, 1949 in Ingonish, but made her life in Sydney where she married her husband, Tom Farr and raised their family.
Cecelia married the love of her life, Tom, who at the young age of 40, tragically lost his life at the Sydney Steel plant in 1983. She was left at the young age of 34 to raise her two children on her own. Cecelia worked hard to provide for her family and had 36 years with the Cape Breton District Health Authority prior to her retirement. She made many dear friends over the years while working and has remained close to so many.
Cecelia was a devoted mother who loved her children and grandchildren above all else. She was extremely proud of her five grandchildren as evidenced by her many Facebook posts proudly displaying their photos and accomplishments. Not to mention her love for her many grand fur babies. Cecelia enjoyed going on shopping trips with friends and family. Cecelia was blessed to have shared a loving relationship with her partner, Donnie Green for the last 10 years. Her and Donnie enjoyed spending time at their trailer in Baddeck sitting around the evening campfire with dear friends. They enjoyed going in their campervan to the Cape Breton Highlands to camp and fish in the summer months as well as time ice fishing throughout the winter.
Cecelia shared a special friendship with her friend, Maylene Ferguson, who was with her by her side and provided support to our family throughout her illness. She had a special bond with her sisters, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Cecelia is survived by her son, Tom Farr (Heather), Sydney; daughter, Joanne Farr (Kent), Sydney; partner, Donnie Green; grandchildren, Nathan MacLeod (Mary Jo), Riley MacLeod, Jade Farr, Lia Farr, Summer MacLeod and Riley Hawco, who was like a grandson to her and sisters, Eileen Hawley, Barbara (Murdock) Herridge, Gertrude Whitty, and Evangeline Hawley.
Besides her parents, Tom and Rachel (Donovan) Whitty, Cecelia was predeceased by her loving husband, Tom Farr; brother, Thomas Whitty and sisters, Edna Whitty and Leona Royal.
Cecelia will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. “Mom, you were a sweet ray of sunshine in all our lives. We all love you and will miss you so much. Until we meet again…”
A special thank you to the Palliative Care team and the VON for their support and care of Cecelia in her time of need.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Cecelia Farr will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery, Albert Bridge.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service and for those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
Donations in memory of Cecelia may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of FARR Cecelia Whitty 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia