MACINNIS, LUCY J., 85, of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, formerly of Greenwold Drive, Antigonish, passed away on December 9, 2014 at the nursing home.

Born in Belgium, Lucy was a daughter of the late Emile and Suzanne (van de Weir)Pierard. When she was very young, she and her family moved to Glace Bay where she lived all her early years.

Lucy worked for many years as a library clerk in the Music Room of St. Francis Xavier University Library. She coached the Mount St. Bernard Girls Basketball Team and refereed games. She taught swimming for the Red Cross and was also an avid bridge player.

She is survived by sons: Michael (Rosalie), Lakevale; Peter (Rita), Glace Bay; John (Cora), Lake Echo; Daughter, Anita (Robert) Girroir, Fairmont; grandchildren: Lynn Tilley, Krista, Craig and Justin MacInnis; Alison Girroir; nine great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.

She was predeceased by her husband, Michael D.; brother Emile.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 2:00 pm in St. Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish. Burial at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the R.K. MacDonald Foundation; the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice. Online condolcnces: www.clcurry.com