With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Margaret “Margie” Crowe, 74, on Oct 1st, 2022. She died peacefully in the company of family under the wonderful care of Hospice Cape Breton after a lengthy illness. Daughter of the late James “Jimmy” and Frances Bragg of Sydney, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Mel, her three children: David, Stephen (Tammie), Dawn McGrath (Tony), her five grandchildren: Jessica, Jared, Rileigh, Megan, and Brennan, and her beloved cat, Scooter. She is also survived by brothers-in-law Milo (Patricia), Charlie (Carol), Lowell (Darlene) and sisters -in-law Coreen Griffin (Charlie and Edie Moffat-Crowe, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother-in-law Merle.
Margie will be fondly remembered by her family and many friends for her love of life and her ability to bring laughter anywhere she went. She was an avid bowler who enjoyed the camaraderie as much as the competition. She was also a wonderful cook who loved to feed family and friends
Margie started her professional life as keypunch operator at Sydney Steel Corporation, later working various jobs as a data entry specialist before ending her career working as a scheduler for City Homemakers, for whom she would later become a client.
The family would like to thank the staff at City Homemakers for their support and care over the years, the doctors who cared for and treated Margie throughout her illness, the staff at Cape Breton Regional Hospital Unit 4C, and the staff and volunteers at Hospice/Palliative Care.
A visitation will take place at TW Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street from 2-4 & 7-9 on Thursday, October 6. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am at St. Theresa Church 382 Whitney Ave., on Friday, October 7 with Fr. Evo DiPierro officiating. Following, Margie’s cremated remains will be laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed via TW Curry’s Facebook page. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. The family suggests a mask be worn for the safety of all attendees.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice/Palliative care or a local charity of your choice.
