In Loving Memory of Mary M. White

1944 – 2024

Mary May White of Miramichi, NB, passed away peacefully at Shannex, Losier Hall on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 79 surrounded by family.

Born on Miscou Island, NB, on May 9, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Gustave McLaughlin and May Brown.

Mary is survived by her children: Sandra (Daniel) Walsh of Stewiake, NS, Steven (Colleen) Hay of St. Louis De Kent, NB, Michael (Karen) Hay of Stratford, ON, Floyd (Chantal) Hay of Miramichi, NB, Brenda (Robert) MacDiarmid of Napan, NB, and Tina (Greg) Cassidy of Douglastown, NB. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; son-in-law, Clarence Morris of Stratford, ON; brother-in-law, Norman Theriault of Miscou Island, NB; and dear family friend, Susan Gilbert.

She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Hector White;  daughter, Kathy Morris; grandsons: David Cassidy, and Johnathon Hay; and sister, Doris Theriault.

In her earlier years Mary was known for making the best homemade bread and always having a line full of clothes, winter or summer. She was very proud of her whites being exceptionally white and sewing outfits for her girls.

Mary took great pride working in the dietary and housekeeping departments at Hotel Dieu and later at the Miramichi Region 7 Hospital while raising her 7 children.

In her later years Mary loved going for long drives and stopping for an ice-cream. She was happiest when she and Hector would take a drive to visit her favorite place on Miscou Island.

Mary’s family would like to thank the staff at Losier Hall, Charis Lynch, NP; and Dr. Arthur Losier for the compassionate care they gave Mary in her last few days. They went over and above to give true comfort to the family.

At Mary's request there was no visitation.  A Mass of Christian Burial was Celebrated at St. Antoine-de-Padoue Catholic Church on Miscou Island, NB, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 11 AM. Music Ministry was provided by the St. Antoine-de-Padoue Catholic Choir.  The Active Pallbearers were:  Robert MacDiarmid, Greg Cassidy, Corey Chantler, James Slipp, Norman Theriault, and Tim Mercier. The Eulogy was by Crystal Chantler, Emma MacDiarmid, and Abby MacDiarmid. The First Scripture reading was by Emma MacDiarmid, and the Second Scripture Reading was by Abby MacDiarmid. Interment was in St. Antoine-de-Padoue Catholic Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Percy’s Place, or St. Antoine-de-Padoue Catholic Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, NB; telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca 

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