Sarah Jane 'Sadie' Cruickshanks

Cruickshanks (MacDonald) Sarah Jane “Sadie” age 90 Halifax. It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sadie’s passing on Saturday November 2, 2013 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre with her family by her side. Born in Judique she was a daughter of the late Dan Lewis and Mary Jane (Mac Innis) MacDonald. Sadie was a kind, loving soul who had the ability to see the best in people. She enjoyed watching in her game shows and working on her puzzles. Everyone felt welcome in her home where they always were treated to tea and sweets. Sadie is survived by son Lewis (Ann), Leo (Heather), Frank and Stan; daughters Helen, Darlene (Barry) and brother Sandy. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Sarah (Mark), Nicole (Sean), Jason (Margaret), Brea; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Anna, Emily; special friends Matthew, Jackson and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald; son Wayne; sisters Martha, Jessie, Catherine, Annie; and brothers D.R. and John Donald. Many thanks to the doctors and nurses at the QEII.A special thanks to Dr. David Tilley. Visitation will take place in Cruikshanks Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Halifax on Thursday November 7th from 2-4, 6-8pm. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday November 8, 2013 at 10am in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 2207 Brunswick St., Halifax with Rev. Jean-Marc Laporte officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Building Fund. To send or view an on line condolence to the family please visit: www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com

The Comfort and Sweetness of Peace

After the clouds, the sunshine,

After the winter, the spring,

After the shower, the rainbow,

For the life is a changeable thing.

After the night, the morning,

Bidding all darkness cease,

After life’s cares and sorrows,

The comfort and sweetness of peace.

Helen Steiner Rice