It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Meryl Ann Penney, age 87, on Thursday May 12, 2022, at Seaview Manor. She was born on July 20, 1934, in Sydney, NS to mother Alexis (Peters) and father John (Slim) MacGillivary.
Meryl is lovingly survived by her children Beth (Eric) Boudreau, Joe (Mary) Penney, Michelle (Charley) Devison, and Shauna (Edward) MacKinnon; sisters Lois (John) MacKenzie and Arabelle (Alex) Fougere; and brother John (Golumba) MacGillivary. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and friend, Helen MacDonald.
Meryl was predeceased by her husband Vince Penney, brother Michael MacGillivary and sister Elaine MacGillivary. She also left behind 8 grandchildren Evan and Elyse Boudreau, Mikaela and Cameron Penney, Jillian and Dylan Devison, Mason and Dalyce MacKinnon as well as 2 great grandchildren Thomas Burt and Alphonse Boudreau.
Mom grew up in the Shipyard area of Sydney. She loved skating at Sydney Forum and had a passion for dancing. If there was a dance at a hall, she was there. She had an infectious laugh that will be remembered by anyone who knew her. Many people knew her from her years as a crossing guard on the corner of Victoria Road and Disco Street, where she worked for almost 20 years. She was an excellent knitter and always had a project on the go. She also had a great love of music.
The family would like to thank the staff of Seaview Manor in Glace Bay for the exceptional care they gave Mom in her last days.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of T.W Curry Parkview Funeral Home in Sydney. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Theresa’s Church in Sydney, with Fr. Dennis Lamey officiating. Inurnment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via TW Curry’s Facebook page. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com.
