It is with broken hearts that we the family of Mary Ellen Sullivan announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Feb. 20, 2021. Born in Sydney on January 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis and William Murphy of Sydney. She was also a member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Sydney and a member of the church choir for many years, which she truly enjoyed. In later years mom was a member of United Heritage Church and sang in the choir there also.
She is survived by her six children, daughters Debbie (Brian) Costigan of Sydney, Phyllis MacDonald (Eddie Brace) Sydney, Patricia Smits, Sydney, Carol (Shane Doyle) Moncton, NB, sons Dougie Sullivan, Sydney, John (Dee Dee) Sydney. She was very proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mom is also survived by 2 sisters Emelie MacVicar and Lillian Redmond both of Sydney and Donna Landry who held a special place in her heart and was like a daughter.
Mom was predeceased by the love of her life Kareem ‘Creamie’ Sullivan as well as her son William Sullivan in infancy, granddaughters Angela Marie Smits and Jennifer Marie and daughter-in-law Karen Sullivan.
Visitation will be held at TW Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 with COVID restrictions in effect. A private family service will follow. For those wishing to attend the service virtually it will be livestreamed via TW Curry’s Facebook page on Thursday, Feb. 25 starting at 2:00pm. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.twcurry.com.
