Obituary of Martha Sylvia Davies

Martha ‘Marlie’ Sylvia Davies, 80 Donkin It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Martha ‘Marlie’ Davies, age 80, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Christina (Hunter) Snow. Marlie was a kind and compassionate soul. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart. She loved watching them play sports, dance competitions, singing and was always their biggest cheerleader. She enjoyed face time with them and was very proud of each and everyone of them. Marlie’s biggest rock was her husband, Jim. They have so much fun together over the years and made lots of great memories. She loved him whole heartedly. We know she will be watching over us and always with a smile. Martha is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; son, Jimmy (Cheryl), daughter Tammy (Kyle) White; her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Sondrea (Callan), Justin (Emily), Brandi and Tristan (Jeni); her precious great grandchildren, Luna, Finley, Annalise, Matti, Andi and Jace. She is also survived by her brothers, Ernie (Diane) Snow, Sandy (Joyce) Snow, Walter (Linda) Snow and Hughie (Paulette) Snow; brother-in-law, Bobby Davies, and Carl Casperson; sister-in-law, Myrna Davies; nephew Fredie Snow, who held a special spot in her heart, as well as several other nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Ernest and Christina, she was predeceased by mother and father-in-law, Charles and Elizabeth Davies; grandsons, Douglas and Matthew Davies; brothers Fred and Bobby Snow; sisters, Mary and Sunda Louise (in infancy); brother-in-law, Fred Davies; sisters-in-law, Anna, Thelma and Kathy Snow and Dorothy Davies; nephews, Robert Davies and Stephen Snow. Cremation has taken place. As per Martha’s wishes there will be no visitation or services. Memorial donations may be made to the IWK Hospital. Special thank you to the Golden Girls for providing exceptional guidance and loving support through this difficult time. Also, a huge thank you to Diane Green, we will never be able to thank you for all you have done. Thank you to the nurses and doctors in Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, for your care and compassion given to Martha.