Obituary of Ida Beryl Currie

Ida Beryl Currie Glace Bay 1928-2018 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Beryl, daughter of the late Jessie (Ferguson) and Earl Gratto passed peacefully in her 90 th year, surrounded by her loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Beryl will be missed by her children, Marlane (Jack) MacNeil and their children, Allyson and Lindsay; Daniel (Debbie) and their children, Tara and Andrea; Kevin (Debra Heard) and their children, Lauren and Michael; Denise (Stewart) MacKay and their children, Graeme, Melanie and Danielle; Darlene Clarke and her children, Erin and Brent; Wendy (Blair Lafford); Kimberly (Robert) Thomson and their daughter, Caitlyn. Beryl was a great grandmother to Jordyn, Kaylee, Caelum, Ashley, Jayme-Marie, Ryan, Mitchell, Megan, Owen, Gwyneth, Asher and Kieran. Mom will be missed by her sister-in-law, Dolorita Winsor. Beryl was predeceased by her husband, Daniel following a sixty one year marriage. Also predeceased by brothers, Alonzo and Weston; grandchildren, Robert and Meredith Thomson in infancy. Mom was a devoted wife and mother, superb cook, consummate gardener and avid reader and crocheter. Mom was a devoted member of St. Leo’s Parish where she read faithfully. Mom was a songbird and lent her voice to the church choir. Music was a constant till the end of her days and the concerts at Seaview Manor were well received by mom. Mom was happiest at the centre of family gatherings and celebrations, many spent at the cottage in Grand Mira. Rest in Peace and thank you for a lifetime of memories. If you are considering a donation please remember the Alzheimer’s Society. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 from 12-2 p.m. with a service to follow at 2p.m. all taking place at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, (902-849-4199). Reception to follow. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com