Alexis 'Lexie' Power

94 – Whitney Pier

Alexis Power passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2 013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with her family by her side.

Born in Glace Bay, Lexie was the daughter of the late Neil and Catherine (Wilton) McDonald.

Lexie was active in Holy Redeemer parish, belonging to several societies such as St. Gerard’s Guild and Home & School, holding offices in both societies. She was an avid reader and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Library. Lexie taught school in Glace Bay and at Whitney School from where she retired in 1984. She was a member of the retired teacher’s organization. She bowled on several leagues in the city and loved to paint and enjoyed knitting. Even into her 90’s she played cards with her friends and fellow retired teachers.

She is survived by sons, Ken (Halina), London, Ont; Lorne (Jane), Sarnia, Ont; Kevin (Julie), Calgary, Alta; and by daughters-in-law, Marguerite, London and Susan (Joey), Sydney; by brother Don, Glace Bay and a sister Jessie, Dominion. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Eric, Melinda, Shaun, David, Kevin, Stephen, Melanie, Jordan, Nadine, Derek and Darcy;14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and by many nieces and nephews.

Lexie was predeceased by her husband Sid in 2001 and by her son Don in 2004, sisters Mildred, Josie and Pearl and brothers Sanford, Herbie, Ronnie and Orville.

Visitation for Mrs. Power will take place at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel on Friday (today) from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 am at Holy Redeemer Church with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating with interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com

‘Forever in our hearts.’