Age 80 of Parkland Caritas Enhanced Care Facility, Bedford, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the QEII Hospital. Born March 16, 1942 in Halifax to the late Mary (Fitzgerald) Grandy and Wilkie Schmeisser. She was also predeceased by her stepfather Eugene Grandy.
Mom was a proud member of St. John Vianney-Holy Trinity Parish for many years before her move to Bedford. She worked at Sears in Halifax for many years before retiring in the late 1990’s due to health reasons. She was a tireless volunteer with many organizations over the years.
Mom loved her family and would do anything for them, always the first to arrive for birthdays and baby showers. She loved to spend time at bingo when she was younger and was an avid bowler. She participated in many bowling leagues over the years. Mom also enjoyed her beach days, usually with a friend or grandchildren in tow. She was also a lifelong Toronto Maple Leaf fan.
Surviving are son Edward (Patti), and daughter, Linda, both of Cole Harbour. Grandchildren, Alicia (Sean Priestley), Shenyse (Enrico Magnani), Connor, Maryssa and Lauren, Great grandchildren, Ada, Flora and Zeb; all were her pride and joy; special friend and sister-in-law Sybil Evong; also her siblings, Paul, Marion, Georgina, Susan. Also, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, of 55 years, Francis Longaphy, brothers, Jack, William, Thomas, Eugene, James, Lloyd, nephew Joseph and God Child Nina.
We the family would like to thank; The doctors and nurses at the QEII, 3 IMCU and 8.3. Also, the entire staff at Caritas for their professionalism and compassion towards our mother. Mom loved her new family at Caritas.
No visitation by request. A Church service will be held 11:30 am on June 2, 2022 in St. John Vianney-Holy Trinity Parish, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only, donations can be made in Cecilia’s name to St John Vianney-Holy Trinity Parish, Lower Sackville or Parkland Caritas Enhanced Care Facility, Bedford.
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