Martha Rebecca MacEachern, age 94

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, on July 20, 2016. 

Born on March 14 ,1922 in Oyster Pond, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Margaret Rebecca (MacDonald) Bowman.

Martha worked for many years at St. Martha's Hospital and made dear and lasting friendships.

Survived by sons John (Mary) Pitts and Everett (Patsy) Pitts, Antigonish; Hugh John MacEachern, Afton ,daughters, Brenda (Andrew) Tate, Dagger Woods; Marsha (Fred) Vandereep, Fort McMurray, AB; daughter-in-law, Cathy, Monastery; sister, Viola (Renie) Grant, Linacy; step-mother, Agnes Bowman, Merland; half-brothers, Charles, Clyde, Kevin, David, Alvin, and Andrew Bowman; half-sisters, Audrey and Gertrude; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews

She was predeceased by husbands Everett Martin Pitts (1948) Hugh John MacEachern (1999); son, Stephen (2009); brothers, Edward, John, and Francis; and sister, Eileen.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 24, from 1-4 at St. Peter's Place, Tracadie.  There is no funeral service at this time.

Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to R.K. Nursing Home Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com

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