Obituary of Elizabeth Neary

Caroline "Elizabeth" Neary, age 77, slipped away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 23, 2023 in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Our hearts are so heavy for the loss of our mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Born June 28, 1946, she was the chosen daughter of the late Katie (Delaney) and John George MacLellan of Big Marsh, Antigonish County.

She had a long career of caring for other as a care provider for countless people, as well as a dietary aide at the R. K. MacDonald Nursing Home before retiring to care for, and spend time with, her husband, the late Robert (Bob) Neary.

She was known for her beautiful baking, her spicy personality, and her love of dancing that she taught her husband Bob. Together they spent countless Saturday nights going to dances and ceilidhs.

She was predeceased by her birth parents, Ada Casey and Howard Burns and several siblings.

She is survived by her son Robert (Terry) and their son Justin (Melissa) and grandson Benjamin, Fairmont Road; daughter Tracy (Lloyd) Simmonds and their son Isaac, Dartmouth; daughter Cathy (Chris) Currie and their children Ashton and Delaney and grandson Gage, Edmonton; son Jimmy (April) and step-daughter Wynter, Calgary.

We want to express deep gratitude to St. Martha's Hospital PCU and Palliative Care Units for their amazing and compassionate care. Our deep thanks to Dr. Rod MacNeil, Dr. Gordon Simms, Dr. Fogerty, the Palliative Care Team, Byron Cleversey from respiratory therapy and Sister Catherine MacGillivray and the spiritual care team for the beautiful support of our mom. Our thanks to Dr. William Booth for his many years of care of our mother. And last, but not least, many thanks to Meghan and all mom's coffee friends at the Tall and Small Cafe that was her daily social visit.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St. Funeral mass 11 am Tuesday in St. Ninian Cathedral, Reverend Danny MacLennan presiding. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at St. Martha's Regional Hospital, or a charity of choice.