Mary Cecilia O’Toole

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Mary Cecilia O’Toole on January 3rd 2024, at the Northside General Hospital on Taigh Solas.

Born in Alder Point on August 30, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Marsh) Leblanc.

Mary was a member of St. Anns Church, Alder Point. She worked at the fish plant for many years.

Mary loved her family, playing cards, bingo games, music, tea, Chinese food  and anything that involved being social. Summer time was her favourite time of year- always up for a feed of Lobsters or seafood in general. In her younger years, before her beloved husband David passed- they could always be found on the road looking for an adventure, weather it be playing music at the Northside Community Guest Home, catching up with friends at the pensioners they were always on the move.

Mary is survived by daughter in law (who was like her own) Matilda “Tillie” (Saunders) O’Toole. Grandchildren Tanya Audoux and Michael Ryan (Katie) O’Toole. Her pride and joy great granddaughter Lacey Lynn Audoux, side kick Little Bear, great grand pup Sam. Sister Joyce Paquet, brother Cyril Leblanc. Brother in laws John Thurbide, George Compton. Special friends John Audoux, Bernadette “Goodie” Saunders, Marion Clarke, Kathy, and Clair Reashore. Along with several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents Mary was predeceased by beloved husband David, son Michael David, sisters Madonna Thurbide, Lillian Forest, Veronica Theriault, Marguerite “Marg” Compton, brothers Joseph, Frank, William, brother-in-law John Forrest, Albert Theriault, and Jimmy Paquet. Mary was also predeceased by Davids five brothers, Clifford who dies overseas, Lester, Gerald, Lloyd, Russell. Davids sisters Marion Dawe, Marjorie Dawe and Muriel MacNeil.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Andrew Wawer and Staff, EHS, Northside General Hospital Staff (Taigh Solas, 4 west and 5 east), along with friends and family for their support.

As per Marys wishes there will be no visitation, a graveside service will take place at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to Northside/ Harbourview Hospital Foundation or charity of ones choice.

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