East Bay
A beautiful soul was called to her heavenly home. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dear Mother , grandmother, great grandmother, Sister and Aunt , Theresa on December, 9, 2018 at the Cove Guest Home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in MacAdmas Lake on April 9, 1933 to the late Dougal and Effie Belle (Harreitta) Currie.
A lifelong member of St. Mary’s Parish, East Bay, a dedicated CWL member for 61 years, and a choir member of the Bells of St Mary’s.
Ma enjoyed gaelic singing, scottish music, one her greatest joys was gathering together with her siblings. Nannie always had a great interest in the activities of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always amazed us how quickly she could whip up a pan of biscuits, set the table for any company that would drop in and was always a perfect hostess.
Theresa experienced joy as well as heart aches, but through it all would offer words of strength , wisdom, and her wonderful faith always prevailed.
Throughout her life, Theresa was a dedicated homemaker and was employed with Maritime Tel & Tel as a telephone operator where she made life long friendships, retiring in 1995 to spend time with her husband Tommy and family.
She is survived by her children; Cecilia Ann (Blaise) MacLean East Bay, Regina (Joe) Curry Sydney River, Tommy (Fran) Howie Center, Blaise Francis (Karen) Coxheath. Grandchildren; Jason (Lorianne), Scott (Jean), Alana (Michael), Katie (Sheldon), Dougal, Brett (Natalie), Candace (Jason), Alyce, Patrick and Sarah. Great Grandchildren; Emily, Brady, Angus, Hamaish, Sloan, Barron, Stuart, Mira, David and Matthew. Loving sister; Cecilia (Ray) Gosbee, New Waterford, and brothers; Michael North Sydney, Jimmy (Shirley), John L. (Lizzie) MacAdams Lake. Sisters In Law; Peggy Leitches Creek, Theresa Northside East Bay, and brother in Law Archie Fraser, New Waterford, Her MacLean Family; David (Jaunita), Jenny (Joe), Patsy, Bishie, John (Eileen), Anne (Bryan) , Selina, And her many nieces and nephews with whom Theresa had special relationships with.
Theresa was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years Tom MacLean March 6, 2012, by her dear children; Heather infant 1957, Douglas 1979. Siblings; Mary (Fosch) Pickup, Katie Mae, Flora (Claude) MacMullin, Christina (Michael) MacInnis, Caddie Fraser, Angus Joe, Dan and Buddy. Sister in laws; Rodina and Sally.
Theresa’s family is forever grateful to Dr. John Archibald , the nurses and entire staff of the Cove Guest Home. Ma moved to the Cove Guest Home in March of 2017 where she received tremendous care, love and support from her new Family.
Visition will be at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel on Friday December 14, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-9pm.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, East Bay Saturday December 15, 2018 at 11am
with Father Frank Abbass officiating , interment in Parish cemetery.
The family invites you to a Reception at the East Bay Fire Hall following the service.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery and The Cove Guest Home Foundation. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com
Words she lived by;
Do all the good you can
In all the ways you can
To all the people you can
In every place you can
All the times you can
As long as ever you can
