Obituary of Mary Lorraine Madore

Mary Lorraine Madore (MacKinnon) Glace Bay It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful Mom, Mary Madore, age 81 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on October 27, 2021. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Neil and Sarah Jane (O’Handley) MacKinnon. She was a special lady who was genuinely loved by all. She will be lovingly missed by her three sons, Joey, Robbie, and Gary. She was a wonderful grandmother to her two grandchildren, Leland and Jaedyn who held a special place in her heart. She will also be missed by her siblings, in-laws, nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends especially her special friend of 68 years Pat (Al) MacDougall as well as her Tim’s buddy, Judy Cameron. Mary worked at the IGA grocery store for many years and later at New Dawn Homecare. She was an avid reader, enjoyed dancing, bowling, attending mass, spending time with family and friends, having fun, and making people laugh. Mary was a Blue Jays fan and recently had a wonderful trip to Toronto to watch them play. Mary is survived by her sons, Joey (Glace Bay), Robbie (Sandra) (White Rock, BC), Gary (Victoria, BC); her grandchildren Leland (SK) and Jaedyn (BC); her brothers, Neil (Val), Basil (Claudia) and Chuck (Peggy); sisters Kathy (Bob) Bradbury and Sandra (Mike) McDonough; brothers-in-law, Joe Batten, Bill Madore (Joan) and Nick Madore (Jean); sister-in-law, Teresa Brushett along with many nephews and nieces who cherished her. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Joe Madore; parents; brothers, Paul, and Gerard; sisters, Shirley Churney, Muriel Bedecki and Debbie Batten, along with four siblings in infancy. Also predeceased by father and mother-in-law, Charlie, and Bessie Madore; brother-in-law, Nashie; sister-in-law, Laura, and Charlotte. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. with Father Duaine Devereaux officiating at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS (902-849-4199). Burial to take place in St. John’s Cemetery, Glace Bay. Proof of double vaccine and ID are mandatory. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. Moms are special… Sure glad you are mine.