Dort, Emily Elizabeth
(McKeough) age 84, Canso, passed away on
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the Canso Seaside Manor.
Born in Linwood, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and
Mary (Carey) McKeough. She is also pre-deceased by her
husband of 57 years, Lawrence Dort of Canso.
She is survived by her son, Larry Dort, Truro; daughters,
Lorna (Paul) Horne, Canso; and Irene Gagnon and Giselle Dort, Halifax;
grandchildren, Glenn (Sarah) Horne, Antigonish; Amy Dort, Truro;
Shawna Horne, Oxford; Jacob & Samuel Gagnon, Halifax;
great-grandchildren, SJ, Aiden & Emily; and nieces and
nephews.
Emily was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring
grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an educator by
profession and took pride in her work with students of all ages and
abilities. Emily enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends, even if it was just a few minutes on the phone, and showed a
bit of her competitive side at the card table. With sharp
whit, she shared many laughs with the people she loved. She
was a devoted parishioner of Star of the Sea, regularly attending mass
and volunteering for committees and events. Emily was always
there to support her family and friends and provide a little push when
it was required.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff
of the Canso Seaside Manor for their care and compassion over the past
year.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be in
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 121 School Street, Canso from 4
– 7 p.m., Sunday, April 24. Funeral mass will be
at 11a.m. Monday, April 25 in Star of the Sea Church, Canso.
Burial will follow in the Star of the Sea Cemetery.
Masks are to be worn for the visitation and
funeral mass.
Donations may be made to Star of the Sea Church, P.O. Box 40,
Canso, B0H 1H0 or a charity of one’s choice. Words
of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Emily Elizabeth McKeough Dort 1937 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia