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It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceable passing of Ora Florence (MacKay) Finest, age 85, on Could 18, surrounded by the love of her household.
Ora was born on December 27, 1938, within the Bullpen in Stellarton. She was certainly one of 9 kids to Lucy (Urquhart) and Francis “Frank” MacKay. She met and married Clarence “Bugs” Finest and referred to as the Purple Row dwelling for nearly 50 years.
In her early years, Ora saved herself busy along with her household. She tended to many family members, together with her mom. Ora was a member of the Stellarton Memorial Pipe band, who had been the primary to march throughout the grand opening of the Canso Causeway. She taught Sunday faculty on the Salvation Military and later labored for Elections Canada, priding herself on maintaining present with native politics.
Mother was the glue that held our household collectively. She was robust, strong-willed, and by no means shied away from an argument. Her love of her household spanned from getting after youngsters for raiding gardens to feeding her military on Christmas Eve. By means of the generations, there was by no means a greater toy than a can of soup or a greater carnival experience than the outdated washer. Mother loved enjoying playing cards along with her youngsters and by no means felt dangerous for taking our cash. She was an avid bowler on Monday and Thursday evening girls’ leagues at Heather Lanes in New Glasgow the place many friendships had been made and flourished over the a long time. She by no means missed a baseball recreation and at all times beloved a superb evening of Bingo. Mother had a particular bond with every of her grandchildren, particularly Jennifer and Cody. She was at all times sneaking them a couple of bucks for a deal with on the retailer. Her love for her great-grandchildren was showered with giggles and items.
Moreover her mother and father, Ora was predeceased by her husband, Clarence “Bugs”; sons Clary and Geordie, and son-in-law Wally MacNeil; brothers Francis “Bud”, George, Everett; sisters Jenny, June, Jean and Lucy. She is survived by daughters Jennie MacNeil, Ann MacPherson (Brad); sons Francis (Debbie), David (Betty) and Robert (Rose); daughter-in-law Margie Finest; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sister Mary.
We wish to categorical our honest gratitude to the employees on the Glen Haven Manor for his or her care and compassion over the previous 5 years.
Visitation will happen on Monday May20th from 6-8 P.M. on the H. C. MacQuarrie Funeral Residence in Stellarton, and from the place funeral service can be held Tuesday May21st a 11 A.M. Main Daniel Roode officiating. Burial can be within the Brookside Cemetery. Household flowers solely. Donations could also be made in Mother’s reminiscence to Whispering Tide on the Glen Haven Manor.
