Sydney Forks
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Irene Georgina (Black) Miller, beloved wife of Alexander W. Miller, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born February 22, 1936, in Sydney, Irene was the youngest child of the late Michael and Christina (MacNeil) Black. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family, predeceased by siblings, Theresa, Genevieve ‘Veva’, Josephine ‘Josie’, Frances, Valentine, Michael ‘Mickey’, Marguerite ‘Margie’ and Alexander ‘Lex’.
A 1958 graduate of St. Rita’s Hospital School of Nursing, Irene married Alex on September 5, 1959, and they built their home and raised their family in Sydney Forks. A lifelong crafter, she filled their home and the homes of many others with her varied creations. Strong in her faith, Irene was a member of Our Lady of Fatima parish.
Besides her husband Alex, Irene is survived by her daughter, Maureen (John) Devine and their sons, Sean and Liam; sons, Michael (Marieanne) and their son, Dan; Robert (Colette) and their children, Andrew and Alyson; as well as her extended family.
The family wish to thank family doctor, Susan MacLeod and the health care team Unit 3B CBRH for their care of Irene in her time of need.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation for the late Irene Miller at this time. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River with Fr. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Irene may be made to the CB Hospice Building Campaign or to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Rest easy Mom. Your earthly struggles are done.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of MILLER Mary ‘Irene’ Georgina Black 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia