It is with broken hearts that we announce that our beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, died suddenly at home on June 25th, 2020 as a result of complications of pre-existing medical conditions. Florence was born at St Rita’s hospital in Sydney, N.S. She was the eighth child of thirteen children born to Theresa (Bennett) Currie and the late Angus J. Currie of MacAdams Lake and East Bay, NS. She lived in MacAdams Lake for the first ten years of her life until the family moved to East Bay in 1969. She graduated from Riverview Rural High, Coxheath, NS. Following graduation, she attended the College of Cape Breton, completing a Secretarial Business Diploma in 1979. For the next eighteen years she worked at the Cape Breton Post in Sydney, N.S., in the composing room. Following that, she devoted her life to caring for and raising her children. She was a lover of all genres of music and would frequently post some of her favourites for her Facebook friends. She also enjoyed many forms of dance; ballet, jazz, tap and step dancing, along with playing a few tunes on her piano or guitar. She had a love of poetry, and being as creative as she was she wrote her own poems. Florence was very passionate about her Gaelic culture and took a keen interest in learning the Gaelic language, through the Gaelic College and in adult group lessons. It was something that was dear to her heart and she had a natural ability to grasp the language and could converse with other Gaelic speakers. Florence was very creative and her artistic ability came to life, especially at Halloween. With her skills as a makeup and costume artist, as well as her passion for design, she could make any character come to life. Florence had a great sense of humour and always enjoyed getting together with family and friends for good conversation and lots of laughter.
Her feisty spirit made her a force to be reckoned with. Although she was small in stature, she was always ready for a challenge. This spirit she carried through her entire life, whether it was work or family, Florence was there giving support. Her unconditional love was evident in the care and devotion that she gave to her children; Jessica, Jeffrey, Jason and her husband, Tom. She was an advocate for their needs, a protector of their feelings and always there to support them. Florence was a good friend to many people throughout her lifetime. She loved all members of her family. She was always held in high esteem by her nieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by them as she had a special bond with each of them. She was the adoring aunt. Florence endured many challenges in her lifetime. The strength she had was amazing, as she continued to persevere to meet the needs of her family. She maintained a positive spirit in all of her interactions with others. Her compassion, dedication, love and unforgettable wit were just a few of her gifts. Florence is survived by her husband of 34 years, Tom, her sons Jeffrey and Jason. Her siblings Bernie (Donna), Mae (Allan) Rowe, MacAdams Lake; Marie (Tom) Currie-Wilson, Kevin, Sydney; Cecil (Jackie) Beechmont; Theresa (Mervin) Currie-Criss Coxheath; Angie (Joan McKeough) East Bay; Clarence (JoAnne) Coxheath; and Daniel Northside East Bay. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Judy (Brian) Mercer, Coxheath; Debbie (Kevin) MacNeil, Howie Center; Twenty six nieces and nephews and seventeen grand nieces and nephews. Besides her Father, Florence was predeceased by her daughter Jessica, aged 19 months in May of 1990; brothers Daniel (1953); Cecil (1957), infant sister Anne (1965) and father-in-law Bill Plumridge (2012) and mother-in-law Vida Plumridge (2018). Florence will be dearly missed by everyone, especially by her sons, husband and family. There will be a void in our lives, but we feel comforted knowing that her work here on Earth is done and that she is with her firstborn child, Jessica and family that have gone before her. Rest in Peace Dear Flo.
Dia bhith math dhut God be good to you
Visitation for Florence will take place on Sunday, July 5th - 2pm to 6pm at TW Curry Parkview Chapel. Please phone 902-539-3002 to schedule your time to attend the visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 6th at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima. With Fr. Patrick O’Neil officiating. Seating is limited to a maximum of 200. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed on the TW Curry Facebook page starting at 11:00am on Monday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of T.W. Curry Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, East Bay In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Autism Society of Cape Breton, Diabetes Association, St. Mary’s Cemetery, and/or Mass for Shut-Ins.
A Beautiful Life
A beautiful life that came to an end
She died as she lived everyone’s friend.
In our hearts,
A memory will always be kept
Of one we loved
And will never forget.
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