New Glasgow, NS July 21, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mom, June McGaghey, on Sunday July 21st at Glen Haven Manor in New Glasgow, NS, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Our mother passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side.
She was the daughter of the late George and Leona Pierce of Moncton, NB and was predeceased by the love of her life of 60 years husband, Don McGaghey.
Her working career began with Blue Cross in Moncton and during that time she met our dad. They were soon married and started a family and from there the adventure began when dad was transferred overseas with the RCAF. It was hard on mom being so far away from family but she had no regrets as she and dad met the most amazing people that mom kept in touch with over the years.
Upon returning to Canada, mom worked at Eatons for a few years before landing her dream job in the office at the Riverview Animal Hospital. When dad retired he and mom worked with Invisible Fence for 15 years training dogs and their owners. So, as you can see the common theme that brought mom great joy was being around animals. I guess that's why my sister and I love animals so much.
Mom and dad celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011. Sadly, dad passed away suddenly not long after which left a huge void in mom's life. The inner strength my mom possessed to move forward with her life was inspiring. She was her daughters’ strength during that difficult time. She never lost her sense of humour and so enjoyed her long-time friends (the list is too long but you know who you are) whether it was her regular bridge games, social events, concerts, family gatherings, or just enjoying quality time with her daughters.
Oh, and don't let me forget the meals!!
Mom was an amazing cook and she loved cooking for people especially my dad. Mom was the smartest person we knew. She was always our go to person with questions or just that mom you could talk to about anything. Recently, a daughter at her mother's funeral spoke about how much her mother taught her over the years but the one thing she didn't teach her was how to live without her. Hopefully time will heal the pain of losing mom and we'll cherish all of the great memories. She was the best mom ever!!
Mom was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Don McGaghey. She will forever be in the hearts of her daughters, Karen McGaghey (Mary Lou Turner) of Charlottetown, PEI, and Kathy Jackson (Brendan) of New Glasgow, NS; her cherished grandchildren, Tracey Lavigne (Paula), Christopher Lavigne (Annisa), Jason Lavigne (Shannon) and Ryan Redden; great-grandchildren, Eva, Caleb, Talia, Elsie Lavigne and Cailin and Carter Redden.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 11am Friday, August 2, 2024, at Cobbs Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview, NB (Ph: 506-869-2007), with Steve Berube officiating.
In June's memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or a donor's choice.
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