Mary Sarah Beaton

It is with sadness that the family of Mary Sarah Beaton, age 90, announce her passing at MacGillivray Guest Home on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 90 years of age. Mary was born to Neil and Isabelle (Gouthro) Beaton of Scotchlake on Oct. 29, 1929. She is survived, and will be missed by her 2 sisters, Sr. Mary Beaton and Sr. Elizabeth Beaton as well as her brother David (Monica) Beaton, brother-in-law Michael MacNeil and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by 3 brothers Angus, Duncan and Martin as well as 3 sisters Catherine MacDougall, Margaret MacNeil, Anne MacNeil, and Sr. Florence Beaton as well as her twin sister Mary Florence who died in infancy. Mary was a devote Catholic, and her strong faith sustained her throughout her life. She spent many years working as a caretaker for the Sisters of Charity and also worked for several parishes in her earlier years. A visitation will take place on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 12 until 2pm, with a funeral service commencing at 2pm with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating. All from TW Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George Street, Sydney. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Little Bras d’Or will take place at a later date.