Margaret Bird

Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late George and Ida (Wadman) Bird. She was a member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church and a long time member of the LOBA Lodge. Margaret enjoyed camping in Ben Eoin with her family.

She is survived by her son, Francis (Cathy) Bird of Dartmouth, sisters, Laura (Tom) Brocklebank, Mary (Raymond) Johnston, Johnenna, brother, Robert, special niece, Donna, special nephew, Robert and numerous other nieces and nephews. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Cyril, brothers, Richard and Ronald and special caregiver “Girlie”.

Visitation will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay on Wednesday, May 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm with funeral service to follow at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Glace Bay on Thursday at 2:00 pm. With Rev. Vernon Reid officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.

Family flowers only, by request, and memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

On line condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.pattenfuneral.com

‘Always a smile, instead of a frown,

Always a hand when one is down,

Always true thoughtful and kind,

Wonderful memories she left behind”