Halifax, NS
November 25, 2024
Daphne - age 90, passed away peacefully at the VG Hospital on Nov. 25, 2024 after a long illness.
Born in Springhill, NS she was the oldest daughter of the late Henry & Annie (Hayward) McIver.
Her late husband Ronald McCarther was her much loved & constant companion. Surviving are Son Scott (Debbie)McCarther, Daughters Linda and Nancy (Frank) O'Sullivan. Seven Grandchildren: Meghan, Michael, Sean,Samantha, Patrick, Gerard and Raymond.
Pre-Deceased are her two sisters Eleanor(MacAskill), and Evelyn (McIver).
Daphne was a Teacher & Volunteer Co-ordinator at the Halifax School for the Blind, and Social Activist helping everyone & anyone in need. She was a member of the United Church of Canada and a CGIT leader in her local church for many years. She was a founding member of the Halifax Red Hat Society which she had many years of enjoyment. The Family spent most of their summers in Stanhope, PE and in their retirement years as Snowbirds in Port Richey, Florida.
Daphne was an avid reader and was constantly planning some event, or trip for Friends & Family. One of her most proudest events was a Fund-raised Trip for approx. 25 Blind Students & Chaperones to Disney world in Florida.
There will only be a Buriel service at a later date in River Hebert, NS.
In lieu of Flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Hospice NS or a charity of your choice.
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