It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Mae Googoo our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend on Jan. 12th at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Laura Mae was born on Jan. 26, 1956 to Roderick and Matilda (Dennis) Googoo.
Besides her parents she was also predeceased by daughter Mary Rose Francis (Milos), sisters Mary Isabel, Sheila, Clara, Annie Bridget, Rose Ann and Susie Jane as well as brothers Robert “Bobby”, Kenneth, Ryan and Raymond.
She is survived and will be dearly missed by her children George “Funk” Francis (Erin), Terrance Francis (Bern), Karen Googoo, Carla Francis, Scentiamaria Michael (Jack), Scentina Michael (Kurt) and Cynthia Michael, 28 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren as well as sisters Linda, Barbara, Anita, Florence, Doreen and Trudy, brothers Roderick, Francis J. and Stephen and many nieces and nephews.
Laura Mae enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, time spent with family (especially her grandchildren), bingo, a cruise to town and hanging out listening to music or socializing on facebook.
Due to covid a private family wake will take place starting on Tuesday and a private family funeral will be held Thursday, Jan. 20th at Holy Family Church in Eskasoni with Fr. Antolin Asor officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com.