Joan Elizabeth Mackay

Mackay, Joan Elizabeth (Ferguson), 81, Bedford passed away January 20, 2013 at home. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Pearl Ferguson. She is survived by her son Bob, Calgary, her daughter Kim (James Taylor), Halifax, cherished granddaughters Lindsay (Randall Stafford), Calgary and Nancy (Daniel Costa) Ottawa, sister Gladys White, Edmonton, and Margaret Hunt, Australia, sister-in-law Marge Ferguson, Halifax. She was employed by the federal government for 28 years and retired from the Halifax Dockyard. Joan was predeceased by her husband Alfred (Red) in November 2011, brothers Francis, John, sister Rita Casey and nephew Damian Ferguson. She was a long-time resident of Bedford and parishioner at St. Ignatius Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. A. Snow Funeral Home. A service honouring Joan’s life will be held at St. Ignatius Church on Friday, January 25 at 10:00 am. The Catholic Women’s League will host a reception for friends and family following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.