Kenny-Long, Meredith "Mardie", 73, Antigonish. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear, sweet, and beloved mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Mardie passed away after a brief illness on February 5, 2016, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Mardie grew up in Erinville, Guysbrough County. She was the youngest daughter of the late John and Ann Elizabeth (McDonald) Long. Mardie was a tiny person in stature, but her heart was enormous. She could never say "no" to anyone in need. She was always there for everyone. You could find Mardie beside you in whatever was going on in your life: a constant source of encouragement, support, and comfort. Mardie invented the label "strong and liberated". She lived the words "mother" "friend" and "survivor" She exemplified love, goodness, and courage, and wanted the best for her family. Nanny "Mar" was a strong, independent woman who never gave up fighting. Her children and grandchildren were her world and she loved them unceasingly. Her standards were high, her love unfailing, and her friendship had no bounds. Her huge heart became tired and she had to rest.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Johnny (Tracy), Ottawa; daughters: Karen Kenny, Antigonish; Darlene (Paul) Dempsey, Whitby, Ont.; Sharon (Brian) Blanchard, Halifax; brothers, Leo, Springhill and Clarence, Salmon River; 13 grandchildren: Ashley, John, Justine, and Rory Kenny; Christopher, Steven, and Matthew MacInnis, Kate Avery; Adam and Katherine Dempsey; Caitlain, Aidan, and Alison Blanchard; great-granddaughter, Madison. Mardie was blessed to be part of a huge extended family on both the Long and Kenny sides and everyone was very dear to her. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and in particular niece and lifelong friend, Bev Renny.

She was predeceased by her former husband and father of her children, Douglas Kenny; brother, Joseph; sisters: Peg Doyle, Jean Ready, Helen Farrell and Laura Frizzell; sisters in law: Annabelle, Irene and Claire Long; brothers in law; Vince Doyle, Tom Ready, Matt Frizzell, and Greg Farrell.

Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrews, on Thursday at 2:00 pm with Reverend Gary MacPherson presiding. Burial at a later date.

Donations in memory may be made to Shamrock Community  Development Fund (for Salmon River Parish) c/o Roselle Lawlor, 4570 Hwy#316, Antigonish Co., NS B2G 2L4.

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com