Laura Caldera Madore

1940-2010

Laura Caldra (MacMillan) Madore
Glace Bay 1940 … 2010

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear sister, wife, mother, grandmother,great grandmother, aunt, and friend, on Saturday, January 30th ,2010 at the Glace Bay Healthcare Complex.

Born in Glace Bay Laura was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Ruby (Clark) MacMillan. Laura was a member of St. John’s Church New Aberdeen where she enjoyed many an afternoon lending a hand, and became known as the “Sandwich Lady”.

Laura’s friendship and heartfelt kindness extended to everyone she knew. Some of Laura’s favorite hobbies over the years included bowling, and going to yard sales.

She traveled the world many times through the books she so loved to read.

Laura will be deeply missed by her loving husband Billie Madore, her adoring children Cheryl (Art) Hay of Ottawa; Bill (Mary) Madore of Ottawa; Malcolm (Andrea) Madore of Glace Bay; her cherished grandchildren Laura Hay, Darryl (Jennifer), Alica, and David Gouthro, Nicole and Holly Madore, Beth and Sandra Madore, great grandchildren Emma and Katie Gouthro, her devoted sisters and brother Jean Comeau, Glace Bay; Kay (Earl) Wilson, Glace Bay; Donna (Sheldon) Mullins, Reserve Mines; Roy (Gezil) MacMillan, Halifax; and also by many nieces, nephews, in laws, and friends, her extended family who meant so much to her.

Besides her parents, Laura was predeceased by a precious daughter Sandra, and a darling sister, Paulette, who died in infancy.

In honoring Laura’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at St. John’s Church, New Aberdeen with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will follow in Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Laura’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Online condolences to the Madore family area available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca

Condolences

Jim, Marg and Alysha McIntyre send their deepest condolences to Bill and his family and also the MacMillan family on the passing of Laura.

— Jim McIntyre

It is with deep sadness that we learned of our dear friend Laura's death and we extend to the Bill and family our sincere condolences. We were fortunate to have spent some time with Bill and Laura during our recent visit home and have many fond memories of our time together. Love and God Bless Jim and Sharon

— JIm and Sharon McMullin

My sincere condolences to Malcolm and family on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless.

— Mary Snook

To the Family of the Late Laura Caldera (MacMillan) Madore: I am writing to express my sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one, Laura. Those whose lives she touched will not soon forget Laura’s contribution to the community. Words can never put into perspective the sorrow and emptiness that is suffered at such a loss as yours. I do hope your pain is eased somewhat by knowing that others too feel sadness and want to share that very heavy burden. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Rodger Cuzner, M.P., Cape Breton-Canso

— Rodger Cuzner, M.P. - Cape Breton-Canso

On behalf of the Economic Develoment Programs Directorate, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. I hope you will be comforted in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

— INAC EcDev Programs

We are so sorry for your loss caldera was such a nice woman always nice to everyone she will be missed our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love Mary and Freddie Mullins

— Mary Mullins

Service Date

Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010