Theresa Isabel MacLeod

November 5, 1919 – September 12, 2016. Theresa, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 12 at the Halifax Infirmary, after a brief illness. Born in Dunvegan, Inverness County, Theresa was the daughter of the late John C. and Catherine (MacKinnon) MacLeod. She was a nutritionist and food safety specialist with several provincial and federal departments, retiring from the Department of Health and Welfare (what is now Health Canada). Theresa was a devoted member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Halifax. She loved the city of Halifax and, although a private person, she generously catered to friends and family, driving them to appointments, stores, meetings, etc. She is survived by sisters Alice Beaubien, Richmond, Quebec; Catherine Schiffmann, Brewster, Massachusetts; and Christena MacLellan, Deepdale, Inverness County, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers: Murdock, Fr. John and Dr. Charles and sisters: Sister Evelyn (Sally) and Sister Mary. Thank you to the staff of the 8.4 unit at the Halifax Infirmary for their compassionate care. A visitation will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, Broad Cove, on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:00 am followed by a funeral at 11 am with Fr. Danny MacLennan officiating, and burial in the Parish Cemetery. There will also be a memorial service at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1725 Oxford Street, Halifax on Saturday, September 24 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Margaret of Scotland Cemetery Fund or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made by visiting:www.jasnowfuneralhome.com