Obituary of Mary Josephine Oliver

It is with sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Mary Josephine Oliver, 96, of New Waterford on Sept. 17, 2016 at the Maple Hill Manor. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Agnes (King) Banville. In earlier years, Mary worked at a bank in Massachusetts. She later moved home and was employed with the Bank of Nova Scotia in Sydney. Eventually, Mary became owner/operator of Oliver’s Dairy on St. Joseph Street, New Waterford. Mary enjoiyed knitting, sewing and crocheting. Surviving are her daughter, Anne Oliver, New Waterford; sisters Rose McGovern, New Waterford, Lucy Burtwell and Cecilia Lamore, both of Michigan. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband Andrew and four brothers Richard, Patrick, Ronnie and John. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Chapel, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford, with Deacon Leo Penny officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.