Marion Evelyn Matheson

Funeral service for the late Marion Evelyn Matheson, 82, Blues Mills, Inverness County, was held August 18 in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Whycocomagh, with Reverend Andrew MacDonald officiating. Burial was in Stewartdale Cemetery. Mrs. Matheson died August 15, 2018, at home. Born February 19, 1936, in Bucklaw, Victoria County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine May (Matheson) Ross. She devoted her life to her family and community. She worked at Victoria County Hospital as a nursing assistant for many years, was a founding member of the Blues Mills Ladies Auxiliary, Home and School Trustee and member of the Liberal Association. She enjoyed watching ice hockey and played floor hockey ‘aka Big M’. She cared for and loved many animals, her own and strays. She is survived by her husband, Allister; son, Paul (Margaret Ann); two daughters, Evelyn (Rick), Florence (Wayne); grandchildren, Terra, Isaac, Stacy; former son-in-law, Ross MacKay; Krista, Katie, Brian, Misty; great-granddaughter, Mairead; two nieces, Kathy, Charlotte; two nephews, William Ross, Bob MacAulay. She was predeceased by two brothers, John, Aubrey; two sisters, Evelyn, Pearl. Memorial donations may be made to the Blues Mills and Area Ladies Auxiliary or to Victoria County Hospital Palliative Care. Online condolences: www.haverstocks.com