MASON, Phyllis Gwendolyn Age79,
of Borneo, Guysborough County, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, in
High-Crest Sherbooke Home for Special Care. Born in Drumhead, she was
a daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Burke) Burke. Phyllis was a
loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who loved kids,
traveling, camping and folk music. She had many jobs throughout her
life including; bus driver, fish plant worker, cooking and care giver
all done with a smile and on time. She was a devoted Christian and was
a member of Goshen Gospel Church. Phyllis is survived by, sons, Gary
(Alice), Cambridge, Ont.; Allan (Ann), Borneo; daughters, Denise
(Freeman) Dunlap, Antigonish; Patty (Richard) Riley, Indian Harbour
Lake; Pat (Sandy) Stewart, Antigonish; sister, Madeline Burke,
Florida; grandchildren, Sharon, Jennifer, Connie, Jade, Candace,
Mackenzie, Mark, Ryan, Matt, Darren, Sandra, Breah, Owen;
great-granddaughter, Hope; many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her husband, Fulton; sister, Bernice Mason; brothers,
Wendell, Dean, and Maynard. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and
7-9pm in G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour. Funeral service
will be held Saturday at 2pm in Goshen Gospel Church with Pastor
Chesley MacKenzie officiating. Burial at a later date in Evergreen
Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made
to the Alzheimer Society, Nova Scotia, Goshen Gospel Church or a
charity of your choice. Phyllis’ family would like to extend
a heartfelt Thank You to the staff of the High-Crest, and especially
the people who worked on The Unit. Funeral arrangements are under the
dignified and compassionate care of the G.W. Giffin Funeral Home,
17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made
at www.gwgiffin.com.