Margaret Elaine Simon

Eskasoni

We regret to announce that Margaret Elaine ‘Ekklit’ Simon, 50 of Eskasoni, passed away at the Victoria Regional Hospital in Baddeck surrounded by her family on Monday, September 14, 2015.

Born in Eskasoni, she was the daughter of the late Charles Pictou and Emily Gould. Ekklit was raised by her grandmother Mary Jane Gould.

She was a member of Holy Family parish, Eskasoni. Ekklit was a happy camper who loved to play cards, spend time with her grandchildren, she loved the outdoors and playing facebook games. Ekklit, Simon and her children loved the time they spend in their cottage at Mala.

She is survived by her husband Stephen Simon, 9 children Si, Seki, Stephen Jr., Alvin, Alwyn ‘A.J.’, Dave, Mare, Emilee and Stephanie, 19 grandchildren; brothers Al (Cindy) Gould, Kenny (Priscilla) Gould, Russell Gould, Francis (Mary Ellen) Gould, Eskasoni; sisters Freda Bernard, Norma (Vernon) Doucette, Marina (Richard) Denny, Rita Gould, Eskasoni; Andrea Phillips, Angela (Kenny) Googoo, Waycobah; Diana Pictou, Rose Pictou, Millbrook; godparents Michael ‘Misel’ Johnson and Rose ‘Rubby’ Gould; godchild Heavenly Gould , best friend Kathleen Sylliboy and by many aunts uncles, nieces and nephews.

Ekklit was predeceased by brothers Richard Phillips and Barry Pictou, sisters Heather and Corrina Pictou and her godchild Kris Sylliboy.

Visitation for the late Mrs. Simon will be held at her home 164 74th Street, Eskasoni after 7 pm on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 21 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Church with Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.

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