Obituary of Margaret Catherine Armsworthy

ARMSWORTHY, Margaret Catherine, "Kay" (George), age 88, formerly of New Waterford passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 in Harbourview Lodge,  Sheet Harbour. Born February 19, 1930 in Queensport, she was the daughter of the late James and Anastasia (O'Leary) George. Kay completed her nursing training (CNA) in Montreal, working there and in Halifax before staying at home to raise her family. She loved to sew, cook, and was an avid baker. She also loved to play cards (especially Tarbish and crib). Kay had a strong religious faith and family always came first. She enjoyed camping and swimming during the summers and, winters were spent at the rink cheering for her grandkids who played hockey. Left to mourn are her loving sons William (Candace) Sober Island; Blair (Connie) New Waterford; Darrell (Leann) Mira; Ray Charles (Stacey) Bowmanville, ON; loving daughters Deborah (Pius) Walker, Elmsdale; Raylene (Dale) Armsworthy, Fredericton, NB; brothers Albert (Jeanette)George Louisdale; Eldon (Shirley) George Petit-de-Grat; and sister Margaret (Ken) Barter, AB. Also left to mourn are Kay's pride and joy, her 16 grandchildren Ainslie, Harry, Robert, Jessica, Elliot, Jaclyn, Ryan, Darren, Jaclyn, James, Deven, Meghan, Benjamin,Madison, Jillian and Blair and 10 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Kay was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Ray Elliot.  There will be no visitation as per Kay's wishes. Cremation has taken place under the direction of D.S. Crowell & Son Funeral Home Ltd. Sheet Harbour. A Mass of Christian burial celebrating Kay's life will take place on Saturday December 8th at 11:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Sheet Harbour Father Fabian officiating. All are welcome to attend a reception following the mass at the Sheet Harbour Legion. Interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, New Waterford at a later date. Special thank you to all the staff at Harbourview Lodge for everything they have done for our Mom over the last 5 years. Donations in Kay's memory can be made to Harbourview Lodge.