Mary Catherine Cameron

It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Catherine (Beaton) Cameron on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Inverary Manor, Inverness at the age of 91. She was born at home in Northeast Mabou to Angus Sandy Beaton and Margaret (MacDougall) Beaton. Catherine worked tirelessly to make her house a welcoming home. She thoroughly enjoyed hosting numerous visitors, sharing her Cape Breton hospitality through many cups of tea and Gaelic conversation. Catherine was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Parish and CWL. Her strong Catholic faith was an inspiration to her family and to all those who met her. As a young lady, Catherine worked in Windsor, Ont., during the Second World War, Boston, Mass., and later worked at Mary’s Hill Home in Mabou. She is survived by her sister, Sr. Clare Beaton CND, Mabou; and her children, Lawrence (Carmie), Fort McMurray, Alta.; Gerard (Marcella), Calgary, Alta.; Eugene (Evelyn), Mabou; Brian (Mary Alice), Mississauga, Ont.; Claire (Cyril), Fall River; Bernadette (Dan), Kingsville, Ont.; Bernard (Nancy), Mabou; Eleanor (Mark), Windsor, Ont.; Angela (David), Fort McMurray; her 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Sandy; her infant son, David; her parents; her brothers, Alexander and John; and her grandson in infancy.

Visitation will be held in St. Mary’s Church Vestry on Friday, January 2 nd from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be Saturday, January 3 rd at 11a.m. with FR. Angus Morris officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date.

Special thanks to her private caregivers, Anne Smith, Margaret MacIntyre, and Mary McNamara, and the Palliative care team and staff at the Inverary Manor. Donations can be made to the Central Inverness County Palliative Care Society or a charity of your choice.

On line condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com

Fois shìorruidh gu robh aig a h-anam.