It is with sadness we announce the passing of Cathy Ann MacAloney, age 74 of Amherst, on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Born and raised in Springhill, NS, Cathy was a daughter of the late Allan and Eleanor (Sweeney) McNeil.
Cathy was a strong woman who loved to always share stories of her family and life growing up. She spent many years working at Oxford Frozen Foods where she met many dear friends. She had a passion for music and enjoyed colouring, watching movies and having sleep overs with her grandchildren. Some of her fondest memories were of rocking out with her children and their friends and watching them perform. Cathy also cherished long drives with her husband and many happy years they shared together.
Cathy will be dearly missed by her husband Merton, daughter Barbie (Daniel) Miller of Amherst, N.S., and son Paul MacAloney of Toronto, ON, granddaughters Krista Hopper (Natasha) of Riverview N.B.; Lindsay Rector (Sam Walker) of Amherst N.S.; Savannah Miller (Jeremy Poirier) of Moncton N.B.; Neela MacAloney and her mother Tammy White of Springhill N.S.; and Stephanie Carrière (Eric) of Calgary A.B., as well as her great granddaughter, Ella Zollner of Amherst, N.S. She is also survived by her sister Marjorie (late Ralph) Davis among many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved son Jason MacAloney, brother Donald McNeil and many other family members.
Cathy also leave behind her beloved kitty cat, Little Boy, who brought her comfort and companionship.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1pm in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS. All are welcome to attend.
The family would like to thank Halifax VG, floor 5B who provided her with comfort and compassion in her last weeks. The family would also like to thank palliative care unit at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for providing her and her family with great comfort in her final days.
Donations in Cathy's memory may be made to Bladder Cancer Canada.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Cathy's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.