It is with profound sorrow that we, the family of Mary Lou Blundon, announce her passing on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

She was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on March 11, 1940, to Thomas and Jessie Mew. She is survived by her partner, Paul Dakai; daughters, Bonnie Lou (Reg), Shauna, Melanie (Ken), and son, Doug (Lori); grandchildren, Charles, Stefanie, Kathryn, Reg, Cody, Ryan, Kelsey, Riley; and great-grandchildren, Rowan and Avery. She is also survived by her sister, Joan (Billy) Mills, lifelong best friend, Joyce (Cyril) Brown, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Steve, and sister, Isabel Bruckschwaiger.

Mary Lou was a talented rughooker who belonged to multiple hooking groups, as well as a gifted knitter who spent her Fridays at the James McConnell Memorial Library in Sydney knitting for others. She enjoyed gardening every summer with Paul and always enjoyed sharing her love and knowledge of gardening with others. She was an avid animal lover and leaves behind her beloved dog, Marly.

Mary Lou was compassionate and always looked for opportunities to help others. Her generous spirit carries on, as she has donated her body to further education and research in medical sciences at Dalhousie University.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 6 Churchill Drive, Sydney, 902-539-7175, where family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and gratitude for the years shared with her. For those unable to attend, the Celebration of Life will be livestreamed and can be viewed by visiting the T.J. Tracey Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton SPCA.

Our deepest thanks to the medical team and staff of 3A at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their exceptional and heartfelt kindness they showed Mom while she was under their care. Thank you as well to the unending list of visitors from cousins and friends during her stay at CBRH and Halifax Infirmary.

Words of condolence may be shared with the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.

To describe Mary Lou’s life in her own words, “Good dear good”.