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MARY ROSE BLACK "SAM"
Born: Oct 01, 1950
Date of Passing: Sep 03, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY ROSE BLACK "SAM" How lucky we are to have had someone who makes saying goodbye so incredibly hard. So it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary on September 3, 2018. Mary was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on October 1, 1950, to the late Donald and Rita MacLeod of Cape Breton. She graduated from Holy Angels High School in Sydney, NS and obtained her R.N. at the Halifax Infirmary. It was there that she met her husband of 43 years, Dr. Brian Black. Brian and Mary were blessed with two children, son Michael (Jocelyn Preston) and grandson Huxley, and daughter Meghan (Brent Tombs). Survived by her husband Brian, by sisters, Anne (Cyril MacPherson), Bernadette (Warren Spracklin), Josephine (Ron McCarron), and brothers, Donnie (Linda) and John (Helen) all of Cape Breton. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Beverly Templar (Peterborough), Jill Macniven (New Jersey, USA), numerous nieces and nephews, and special friends, Kathy and Craig Blacker of Winnipeg. Predeceased by sister Frances (Kerry MacLellan) of Sydney. Mary loved children, the Winnipeg Jets and was a voracious reader. She also loved her many return trips to Cape Breton. In lieu of flowers, please do something nice for our most precious and non-renewable resource, "the children" (Children's Hospital Foundation). "Sam" would have liked that. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Ignatius Church (Stafford) on Friday, September 7 at 1:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2018
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Dear Brian and family, So sorry to hear of Mary,s passing. I was always an admirer of this beautiful and kind woman. She will be missed and I will remember her always a great neighbour. Cathy Keenan and family - Posted by: Cathy Keenan (neighbour) on: Nov 12, 2018
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Our condolences to you & your family Brian. We loved the times that we got to spend with her on our trips to Winnipeg. Take care. - Posted by: Laurel and John Crouse (friend) on: Oct 08, 2018
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Brian: I just heard about your wife's passing and wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Hugs from all of us here at the alumni office. Take good care of yourself Brian. - Posted by: Mona Estabrooks (Mount Allison University) on: Sep 12, 2018
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Mary was a wonderful lady and it was a pleasure and an honour to have known her. We recall one memorable event when Mary, Brian and ourselves went to the Red River Ex to see Mary's cousin Rita McNeil perform and ended up all dancing with Rita onstage in bare feet in the rain!! Many fond memories! Sincere condolences to Brian, Meghan, & Michael and the Family. Per Ardua ad Astra - Posted by: Merv & Marilyn Letts (Friends of the Family) on: Sep 10, 2018
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Our condolences to you Brian, Michael, Meghan and their families. Mary was such a nice lady. - Posted by: AJ & Jody Dickson (Neighbors ) on: Sep 09, 2018
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So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My heart goes out to Black and MacLeod family. Hope all the good memories you have will help during this difficult time. - Posted by: Margie MacDonald (family friend) on: Sep 07, 2018
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Sincere condolences to Mary Rose's family and extended families. Former neighbour...Frank Coffin - Posted by: Frank Coffin (Family friend) on: Sep 06, 2018
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To Brian and Family and Mary’s siblings and families. Our love goes out to you all at this very difficult time in your lives. May you find comfort in each other’s support as a family and in the presence, love and prayers of friends from all over. God bless you all and may Mary Rest In Peace in her new Heavenly Home. Please know that we are holding you in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers, love Viola & Ivan Doncaster, East Bay, Cape Breton. - Posted by: Ivan & Viola Doncaster (Family friend) on: Sep 06, 2018
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My deepest condolences to everyone. Sincerely, Corinne Mac Neil, (Big Pond). - Posted by: corinne mac neil (cousin) on: Sep 05, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. Mary was a beautiful person with a big smile. She will be missed. We hope Brian will still come to Cape Breton and go fishing. Our sincere condolences Marlene and Glenn Usher - Posted by: Marlene and Glenn Usher (Friends ) on: Sep 05, 2018
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What a beautiful soul leaving us, love you and your family. - Posted by: jerry pat (neighbor) on: Sep 05, 2018
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We read this with heavy hearts...we would like to offer our deepest condolences. Mary was such a gentle soul I hope she is at peace now...God bless. - Posted by: Carol Ann and Arnold walsh (Former neighbors on St. Peter’s road) on: Sep 05, 2018
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So sorry for your loss. Mary was a beautiful person. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to say good bye. Sending love and prayers, Sheila and Stephen - Posted by: Sheila coutts (Cousin) on: Sep 05, 2018
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We're so sad to hear of Mary's passing. Our hearts go out to Brian, Michael and Meghan. We only got to see a glimpse of the lovely, warm and kind Mary. How wonderful it must have been to have her intricately woven into your lives. We'll raise a glass to Mary on Friday in Montreal. Mark O'Neill and Tara Mawhinney - Posted by: Mark O'Neill and Tara Mawhinney (Friends/neighbours) on: Sep 05, 2018