BOND, Mary Rebecca, Oasis Trailer Court,Antigonish . It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we say good-bye to our beloved mother who passed away on March 6, 2008, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by her family. Born in Merland, Guysborough County, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Bowman) Gavin.

She was a wonderful mother, a loving grandmother and a friend to all who knew her. She fought a gallant fight and faced each day with dignity and undying faith. She had worked at St. FX University for over 25 years in housekeeping and had a particular fondness for her "boys" at MacIsaac House. She enjoyed fishing and hunting, but her greatest enjoyment was her family.

She is survived by her husband Austin; daughters: Anne MacEachern, Jean Roach (Dusty), Margie MacInnis, all of Dartmouth and Molly (Bradley) MacLeod, Country Harbour; sons: Edgar, Heatherton, Brian (Monique), Pomquet, Gavin & Kevin at home, Dale, Brierly Brook; twenty grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews; sisters: Anne Betts, Edmonton, Margaret Weaver, Georgetown, Massachusetts, Dolly Pellerine, Halifax, Isabel (Ray) Cummings Halifax; brother, Joe (Kathleen) Gavin , St. Andrews.

She was predeceased by daughter Linda, sister Florence, brothers Bill and John and son-in-law Edgar.

Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral will be held in St. Columba Church, Lakevale on Monday at 2:00 pm. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or a charity of your choice.

Sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at St. Martha's Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com