McGrath, Minnie Agnes, Age 86,
of Sherbrooke and formerly of Aspen, Guysborough County passed away
with her family at her side on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in High-Crest
Sherbrooke Home for Special Care. She was the wife of the late Willie
McGrath. Born in Indian Harbour Lake, she was a daughter of
the late George and Mary (Bennett) Langille. Minnie was a knitting
machine; it would be very rare to see her without her knitting in
hand. She shared her passion and love of knitting with everyone she
knew. Her knitting reached many places throughout the country and the
world, from Germany, Newfoundland, British Columbia, U.S.A. and even
India. So many people have beautiful hand knit socks, mittens,
scarves, and sweaters that our momma made. It was very important to
her to share her knitting with people in need, she did not have a lot
to give, but with her open heart she gave the best she could. Her
knitting went to help children at the IWK Hospital, Christmas Daddies,
anywhere there was a need; or just because she loved you and wanted
you to have something beautiful. Our mother touched the lives of so
many people; she is loved dearly by many. Minnie is survived by
daughters, Marie MacLennan, Aspen; Katherine Simon, Aspen; Martha
McGrath, Roberts Creek, BC; sons, George (Hazel), Larry’s
River; Blair (Chris), Owen Sound, ON.; Douglas (Joan), Aspen; Andy
(Patty) Aspen, Ricky (Lisa), Antigonish; Hector (Aseneth), Truro;
grandchildren, Robie, Russell, Jamie, Hector Paul, Cindy, Garrett,
Margaret Ann, Amy Dawn, Jammie-Lee, Tara, Morgan, Lloyd, Christopher,
Natasha, Katalyn, Brittany great-grandchildren, Eden, Chase, Kaili,
Paula, Asa, Lexi, Emmit, Nolan, Willy, Cayden, Jonathon, Baylen,
Madden, Thomas, Liam; sisters, Martha Kaiser; Katie Smith;
brother-in-law, Ernie Jordan; sisters-in-law, Kathy Langille, Louella
Langille; many nieces, nephews and their families. She was
predeceased by son-in-law, Paul MacLennan; brothers, Irwin, Burt,
Alex, Frank; sisters, Mary, Leta; brothers-in-law, Bob, Graham; and
sister-in-law, Debbie. Visitation will be held Saturday from 3-5 and
7-9 pm in Kirk Memorial United Church, Glenelg, from where funeral
service will take place Sunday at 11:00 am with Rev. Derek Elsworth
officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Aspen. The family would
like to send a very special thank you to the staff and residents of
High-Crest for showing our mother such love, care, and kindness during
her stay in the home, and the kindness extended to Mom’s
large family during our most difficult time of her passing. Memorial
donations may be made to High-Crest Sherbrooke Home for Special Care,
Kirk Memorial United Church, or Evergreen Cemetery Fund. Funeral
arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W.
Giffin Funeral Home Ltd, 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. Online
condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com