It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Maria Hussey, age 68, on March 19, 2025, at the Halifax Infirmary, after a prolonged stay at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, Neil’s Harbour, NS. Maria was born on November 22, 1956 to Stephen and Mary (Donovan) Rasmussen of Ingonish Beach.
Maria is survived by her husband Kelvin Hussey, Ingonish, daughter Shoshanna (Jim) Clark, (Windsor Junction), son Cohen (Erin), (Summerside, PEI), son-in law Willie MacKinnon (Halifax). She is survived by her grandchildren, Johnathan, Kelvin, Malcolm, Ashelyn, Autumn, Avery, Hudson, and Sophia. Her parents Stephan and Mary Rasmussen, sisters Denise (Frank) Doucette, Brenda (Donald) MacLeod, Jacqueline Rasmussen (Greg Hines), brothers Frank (Darlene), Percy (Ronalda), and Terry. Brother-in-law Keith (Ann) Hussey and sister-in-law Dorothy (Charlie). Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Maria was predeceased by her beloved Mike and Peggy MacDougall, parent-in-law Rollie and Elizabeth Hussey, grandparent-in-law Suzanna and Jack Fricker, and grandparents John Michael and Maryann Donovan.
Mom loved vacationing with her family and friends and truly enjoyed her summer camping adventures to PEI, Iona for Highland Village Days, Inverness, and in her later years Lake Ainslie at MacKinnon’s Campground. Maria loved socializing, always up for a good party, music festival, dart league, or celebrating family events. She loved to dance and very seldom sat still once the music started, whether a square set, step dance, or for plain old fun. Maria had many jobs over her lifetime, pre-primary teacher, front desk staff, clerk, waitress, cook, and enjoyed each and every job because of the friends she made and people she met. She spent the rest of her life working side-by-side with her beloved husband Kelvin, on their boat JoshanKove, as a fisherwoman.
Maria was a woman of devoted faith and a member of St. Peter’s Parish Church, Ingonish Beach where she participated on the Financial Committee and Parish Council, as well as, an avid volunteer.
The family would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all the amazing Doctors, Nurses, and staff at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, their Kindness during Maria’s illness was outstanding. Their dedication and Caring that she received will always be a blessing to the family. She loved each and every one of you.
Maria was a modest, generous, caring, and fun spirit who will be deeply missed by all who met her. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home.
The funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Church, Ingonish Beach, on Friday April 25th, 2025, at 12:00 pm with Fr. Jonas Uwaezuoke officiating. There will be a brief visitation at the church beginning at 11:00 am. A Luncheon will be provided at St. John’s Hall. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com . Please make donations in Maria’s honour to Parkinson’s Research, Multiple Systems Atrophy Research, Palliative Care at Buchanan Memorial Hospital, St. Peter’s Parish Church and/or Building Fund.
May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead!
I will save you a spot on the beach my friends!
