Ella May McCarthy, age 82 of Halifax, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on October 20, 2017. Born in Halifax on October 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Roop.
Ella was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, knitting and tending to her floral garden. She loved going to Caledonia to visit her step-father, Lester Johnson, before he passed away in 1993.
Survived by her son, Billy of Halifax; sisters, Marion Paetznick; Dorothy Campbell, Viola Creelman. She was predeceased by her husband, William.
As per Ella’s request, there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Thank you to the VON for their care.
May you rest in peace Mom, I will miss you very much, Billy.
