Marguerite Flora McGrath

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marguerite “Mimi” Flora McGrath, age 83, on July 1, 2018. Born and raised in Halifax, she was the youngest child of the late John Inglis and Blanche (Stuart) Inglis. She is predeceased by her brothers, Stuart and Delisle. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jack; her three children, Janet (Bill) Ivory, Dave (Karen) McGrath, and Paul (Susan Russell McGrath) McGrath, brother, Bud (Marina) Inglis, grandchildren, Nick (Caitlin), Kelsey, Sean, Jillian (Jamie), Andrew, Jennifer, great granddaughter, Rose and many nieces and nephews. Mimi passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. In addition to her family, Mimi had many close friends who were an immense source of strength and comfort during her brief illness. Mimi graduated from Mount Saint Vincent College in 1956 where she made many lifelong friends. After graduation she entered the Maritime School of Social Work and worked at the Nova Scotia Hospital. While in her final year at the Mount, she met the love of her life, Jack McGrath. They have been proudly married for almost 60 years. This was so apparent by the heartfelt expressions of love and joy when Mimi came home from the hospital; there was not a dry eye in the room. She had a lifelong love of music, singing on CHNS radio in her younger years with her lifelong friend Sheila. She was a founding member of the Chebucto Community Singers and was a proud tenor for 45 years. Mimi was an accomplished pianist, being taught by her mother at the age of 8, and later becoming a piano teacher herself. Mimi was an avid tennis player; and played year-round until very recently. Her signature shot was a cross course drop shot, and she would do a little dance of joy when winning a point. Her spirit and love of life was evident with whatever she did, and wherever she went. She and Jack loved to travel and they visited many places over the years. Throughout her life and even during her final days, Mom’s interest in others meant that strangers soon became friends. Her greatest joy came from her family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter with all her heart. She treasured her role as “Nana” and was very active in their lives. The grandchildren knew to watch out for Nana’s side shuffle, which usually ensued with a glass of wine in her hand. A heartfelt thank you to Mimi’s family and friends for visits, phone calls and emails. Words cannot express the family’s gratitude to Mimi’s special ‘brown eyed girls’ – you know who you are. She will be forever floating with her doves. Visitation will be at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, on Thursday, July 5 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral mass will be Friday, July 6 at 10 AM in Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 6903 Mumford Rd, Halifax. No flowers by request. Donations in Mimi’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.