Obituary of Bertha Mae Delorey

Bertha Mae (Morris) Delorey, age 89 of Lincolnville, Guysborough Co. passed away on December 8th, 2022 at Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Born in Lincolnville she was a daughter of the late Jeramiah and Sarah Elizabeth (Reddick) Morris. A beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed for the love she selflessly demonstrated through giving her time to care for children and grandchildren. She was a member the Tracadie United Baptist Church, member of the Ladies Auxiliary, and former employee of Canso Seafood Ltd. She is survived by her son Steve (Tilley); daughters, Shirley Ann (Courtney), Mildred, Stella, Patricia, Yvonne (Albert), Nancy (John), Cynthia (Cedric). Siblings Russell (Theresa), Bessie, Sarah Jane (Don). She is also survived by, 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Special grandsons, Marvin (Stephanie), and Joshua (Gracey). Predeceased by husband Arthur Delorey; sisters Annie Mae, Marybell, and Helen Marie; niece Grace Ann; nephew Allen and grandson Charlie Talbot. Visitation will take place in Tracadie United Baptist Church (521 Route 16 Monastery) on Sunday, December 11th at 1 pm, a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2 pm. Officiated by Rev. Andrea Anderson, interment to follow at church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Tracadie United Baptist Church. Special thanks to niece Linda Moore, Guysborough Memorial Hospital and Guysborough County Home Support Agency staff. A very special thank you to Mary Ann Clyke for the exceptional care she provided our mom over the past few years. Lastly, thank you to all who sent condolences and other forms of support during this difficult time.