Eileen (Marsh) Carter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend, Eileen Carter. Mom passed away June 24, 2026 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by her Family.

She was born in North Sydney on April 17, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Ella Mae (Laffin) Marsh.

At the young age of 18, she married the love of her life, Brian. The shared over 40 years together. She was an amazing wife and stayed by his side until his passing in 2014.

Mom worked at Canadian Tire in North Sydney for many years. Since her retirement 9 years ago she can be found spending quality time with her family, going out to lunch with her friends and planting flowers in her yard.

Mom’s passion was her grandchildren. She loved to spend time with them baking, watching movies and just always being there for whenever they needed her. Nanny's motto was; whatever happens at nanny's stays at nanny's.

She is survived her three loving children, Brian (Charlene), David (Michelle) and Heather (Wilson) Jaques all of Syndey Mines.

She had 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild, who were all the apple of Nannies Eye.

Mom is survived by sister Brenda Gouthro, Brothers, Raymond Marsh, Kevin (Charlene) Marsh and many nieces and nephews.

Mom is also survived by her sister-in-law Margaret Mathews, brother in laws George (Kathy), Robert (Judy), Donnie (Anne), Ronnie (Lynn), Terry (Isabell).

Mom was predeceased by her husband Brian Carter, parent Sylvester and Ella Marsh, Father-in-law and Mother-in-Law George and Elizabeth Carter, Sister-in-Law Faith Carter and Brother in Laws, David Matthews and Freddie Gouthro.

We the family would like to thank the Staff of the Fourth and Fifth floor of the Northside General Hospital during her brief illness.

There is no visitation, cremation has taken place, a celebration of life will take place on Saturday June 27/26 at 1030am at St Joseph’s Church in Bras d’or. A private burial will be taken place at a later date at lakeside cemetery.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Mom, you were our rock and listening ear through hard times, you were the first one to celebrate our good times and we will miss you endlessly. Until we meet again.

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