It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of
Lillian (Canning) McCulley, age 93, of Springhill and
Parrsboro. Lillian passed away peacefully at High Crest
Nursing Home on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.
Born
in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late William and Rhoda
(MacKenzie) Murray.
Lillian was a member of St.
Andrews Wesley United Church, where she sang in the choir, and taught
Sunday School. She also attended Trinity United Church,
Parrsboro where she was also a choir member. She was a well
loved teacher in the Springhill Elementary Schools for 24
years. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and was a
volunteer at High Crest Nursing Home. Always active, she
loved spending time at the beach, line dancing, cross stitch, curling,
needle point, and attending the seniors group where she was an avid
card player.
Above all came her family that she
cherished and who will miss her dearly. She leaves behind
her second husband, Donald McCulley, Springhill/Parrsboro; daughters,
Dorothy Harroun and Lorraine (Michael) MacDonald, both of Springhill;
step-son Eddie (Nancy) McCulley, Parrsboro; step-daughters Brenda
(Wayne) Estabrooks, Sackville, NB, Sharon (Neil) McCulley, Parrsboro,
5 grandchildren, Daniel Harroun, Stuart Harroun, Jennifer (Jeff
Dumville) Matthews, Amy (Jeff) Katerynych, and Adam (Jen Gosbee)
Matthews; 5 great grandchildren Bailey and Brynn Dumville, Xannah,
Chloe and Oliver Katerynych; step grandchildren, Natalie MacDonald,
Christopher (Melissa) MacDonald, Michelle (Randy) Delorey, and Brian
MacDonald, Julian, Brett, Riley, Jonathan and Christopher McCulley;
step great grandchildren Nicholas, William and Claire Delorey, Ella,
and Jovie McCulley; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband Ronald Canning; brothers
Robert, Herbert, Hugh, Ralphie and Arthur Murray and sister Dorothy
Ross.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the A
H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361)
where visiting hours will take place on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
pm. The funeral service will take place from St. Andrew's
Wesley United Church, Springhill on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 2 pm,
Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating. Burial will follow in the
Rodney Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a
donation in Lillian's memory may do so to the St. Andrew's Wesley
United Church, Springhill, the Trinity United Church, Parrsboro, or
the charity of your choice.