Obituary of Mary McInnis

Mary Belle McInnis Glace Bay Mary Belle (Lynk) McInnis, 87, of Glace Bay passed away May 22,2020 at Glace Bay Hospital, Glace Bay. Born in Donkin NS she was the daughter of Gordon and Lucy (Lawless)Lynk. Mom was very active throughout her entire life, engaging tirelessly in her favourite activities such as camping at Ben Eoin Beach, bowling, quilting with Mary McNeil or playing a good game of cards with family in Donkin. Besides spending time with her family, which she valued above all else, one of moms passions in life was traveling. She would often be found browsing through travel books and brochures meticulously planning her next international excursion to Italy or Greece, a bus trip to New York City, or a weeks long visit to her sisters in Canada. Her daughter Judy, moms constant traveling companion and loving care giver, was always at her side sharing amazing travel adventures with “Little Nanny”. In recent years mom looked forward to spending summers with family at Judy’s cottage on the Gentle Island, enjoying the beaches, bon fires and of course watching CNN and every game of her beloved Toronto Blue Jays. A favorite destination for mom was her sister Cassell's home in Ontario, where they would spend hours shopping, talking with friends and planning their next visit. Cassells great love, kindness and support for our mother was ever-present and always appreciated. Mom was a very hard worker and was employed for many years at the General Hospital in Glace Bay where she made many lifelong friends, especially Kay McInnis with whom she had a special bond. Moms proudest achievement was always her family, and her total dedication and commitment to her children and grandchildren will be her lasting legacy. She is survived by her two sons, Sandy and Shea McInnis (Joan), Glace Bay; four daughters, Mary (Adrian)Tompkins, Moncton NB, Donna (Sam) Boutilier, Glace Bay, Anne (Patrick) Dwyer, Charlottetown PEI, Judy McInnis at home in Glace Bay. Also surviving are two brothers Robert, Kitamat BC, Eldon (Darlene Blanchford deceased), Owen Sound, Ont. and two sisters, Cassell (Raymond deceased) Crawford, Oakridges Ont., Leona (Oakley) Richards, Point De Bute NB. Mom has nine grandchildren whom she adored; Shea, Erica (Stefano Fraccaro), Erin (Cai) Wadden, Courtney (Brett) Judson, Jessica, Samantha (Ryan Hiscock), Sarah, Emily (Matthew Andrea), Katerina (Phil Stalder) and ten great-grandchildren; Ginny, Aida-May, Cian, Niall, Leonardo, Nicholas, Everly,Tucker, Bowen, Jude and several nephews and nieces. Mom was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Eugene 'Jeep' McInnis. She was also predeceased by sisters Clara Bragagnolo, Lila Rumblolt, Vera Buchanan, Thelma Lynk and brothers Alex, Billy, Donald, Marcel and Emile. Memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Cancer Centre Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Glace Bay(902) 849-4199. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.tjtracey.com