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Mary Margaret McDevitt Guinan

Birth	:	19 Aug 1924 Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	30 Dec 2015 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.3700600, -63.3104300
Description	:	GUINAN, Mary Margaret (McDevitt), 91, Brunswick Street, Truro. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother who died peacefully at home on December 30, 2015. Born in Yarmouth on August 19, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charles Dominic and Dorothy Isabel (Morrell) McDevitt. She came to Truro in February 1948 and had a 25-year career with Maritime Tel & Tel in various positions including chief operator. Shortly after her arrival she met and married her husband with whom she raised six children. She was a gentle, sweet-spirited woman yet fiercely independent despite... Read More	GUINAN, Mary Margaret (McDevitt), 91, Brunswick Street, Truro. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother who died peacefully at home on December 30, 2015. Born in Yarmouth on August 19, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charles Dominic and Dorothy Isabel (Morrell) McDevitt. She came to Truro in February 1948 and had a 25-year career with Maritime Tel & Tel in various positions including chief operator. Shortly after her arrival she met and married her husband with whom she raised six children. She was a gentle, sweet-spirited woman yet fiercely independent despite her infirmities. Mary's creative outlets were important to her throughout her life. She appreciated nature, was easy-going, kind, and non-judgmental. Her captivating smile endeared her to everyone. She is survived by William (Valerie) Calgary, AB; David (Janice) Bible Hill; John (Katherine) Truro; Sandra (Robert Donaldson) Truro; Dorothy (Larry deLottinville) St. Augustin, PQ; brother John (Carol) McDevitt, Barrie, ON; sister Catherine (Cassie) McDevitt, Yarmouth; grandchildren William, Vincent, Alexandria, John, Sophia of Calgary, Tomas, Alan, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Cassie, Christopher, Jillian of Truro, Tara, Nicolas of St. Augustin and great-grandson Elijah of Truro; nieces Susan Mayers, Bronwen, Glynis and Jeannie McGarva; nephews Tom and Michael Guinan. She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Thomas, daughter Anne, brother Lawrence and sister Lillian. A very special thanks to Carol Brown, Esther Langille, and Yvonne Morris whose love and support enabled Mum to fulfill her wish of staying at home. Words cannot express our gratitude to these fine ladies. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4th from 6-8 p.m., in Our Lady's Chapel of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 5th at 11 a.m. in the Church with Father Jim O'Connor officiating. Reception to follow in Campbell Hall. Interment will take place at a later date in Robie Street Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Colchester East Hants Palliative Care, VON Truro, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro.

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Mary Margaret McDevitt Guinan's memorial is located at: Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Canada.
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Mary Margaret McDevitt Guinan death on 30 Dec 2015 in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 45.3700600
Longitude: -63.3104300

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Dominick McDevitt

(1897 - 1933)

Dorothy Isabelle Morrell McDevitt

(1902 - 1983)

Spouse

William Thomas Guinan

(1918 - 2004)

Siblings

Lawrence Charles McDevitt

(1923 - 1965)

John Gerald McDevitt

(1926 - 2017)

Lillian Ellen McDevitt

(1929 - 2011)

Catherine Theresa “Cassie” McDevitt

(1932 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Robie Street Cemetery
Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3700600, -63.3104300

2. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3705800, -63.3087100

3. Onslow Cemetery
Upper Onslow, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3825700, -63.3071300

4. Truro Heights Cemetery
Truro Heights, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3493710, -63.3153250

5. Terrace Hill Cemetery
Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3550415, -63.2869568

6. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Millbrook, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3346660, -63.2885350

7. Watson Cemetery
Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3643030, -63.2388020

8. Bible Hill Cemetery
Bible Hill, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3750800, -63.2337200

9. Hilden Cemetery
Hilden, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3066670, -63.2933330

10. West Branch Cemetery
North River, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4245400, -63.2548570

11. Lower Onslow Clarke Cemetery
Belmont, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3828700, -63.4061300

12. Hillside Cemetery
Belmont, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4064200, -63.3958700

13. Belmont Cemetery
Belmont, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4146690, -63.3905970

14. Presbyterian North Cemetery
Belmont, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4150100, -63.3905800

15. Belmont Baptist Cemetery
Belmont, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4231020, -63.3857490

16. Isgonish Burying Grounds
Debert, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3986190, -63.4111070

17. Crossroads Cemetery
Valley, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3918500, -63.2045200

18. Christ Church Cemetery
Beaver Brook, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3371240, -63.4112830

19. United Church Cemetery
Clifton, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3367800, -63.4118300

20. Old Barns Cemetery
Old Barns, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3359930, -63.4115360

21. Hilden Cemetery
Hilden, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2913000, -63.2910300

22. Old Clifton Cemetery
Clifton, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3323900, -63.4190100

23. Harmony Cemetery
Harmony, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3414200, -63.1941500

24. Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery
North River, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.4395000, -63.2301200