Eskasoni
It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of our dear mother, wife, grandmother & sister, Mary Bridgette Paul-Green ‘Ku’jij’ of Eskasoni at the age of 62. Mary passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer on September 19, 2018.
Born in Sydney on Aug. 19, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Peter & Bella (Peck) Paul.
Mary was best known for her kind heart, and willingness to volunteer her time & love to anyone in need. She had a strong passion for life, known for her kind & humble nature. She enjoyed her walks to the cross, attending the annual St. Anne mission in Potlotek, she had a great love for family gatherings with Christmas being her most treasured holiday. She also enjoyed playing cards, bingo and Yahtzee, going on her Tim runs, taking selfies and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her only daughter, Maria (Derek), loving husband Donald ‘Donnie’ and grandchildren; Haylee, Irelynn, Victor, Suri and Baby Derek; sisters, Alice, Shirley, Margaret, Judy (Keith), Cecilia; brother, Allan; stepchildren, Lisa and Bruce; uncles, Goly Paul and Ben Peck; aunt, Jean Peck, several nieces and nephews and her three godchildren.
She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara, brother Allister, nephews Aaron and Lewis; paternal grandparents, Michael & Bridget (Marshall) Paul, maternal grandparents Gabriel & Mary (Johnson) Peck.
Visitation for Mary will be on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7pm at the Eskasoni Gabriel Center. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 am at the Eskasoni Holy Family Church. Salite to follow. Donations in memory may be made in lieu of flowers or monetary donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com
