Theresa Muriel Harter (nee MacGillivray)
1927-2010
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Theresa Muriel Harter
(nee MacGillivray) of New Victoria, Cape Breton on March 7, 2010, at
the New Waterford Hospital. Born in Victoria Mines, she was a daughter
of the late Waldon MacGillivray and Laura Mae (Ling).
Muriel was born and raised in Victoria Mines but raised her children
in Toronto Ontario where she worked for the Cancer Detection Clinic
and made many life long friends both in her church (St.
Margaret’s) and at work and in her neighbourhood. She was a
devout Catholic who loved the church and did much work in all the
parishes she belonged to. She and her husband Herbert Harter retired
to Victoria B.C. After her husband Herb died she returned home to Cape
Breton. She led a full life and was always looking for ways to help
others. She touched many lives and brought joy to us all. She loved to
laugh, sing, and if inspired maybe do a jig.
Muriel will be missed by her children, Linda ( Rick), Robert, and
John-Henry (Lee-Anne); her grandchildren Jamie Lee, Tyler, Laura,
John, Theresa-Anne and Linda and her one great grandchild James. She
will be sorely missed by her surviving brothers Jim MacGillivray and
Blaise MacGillivray, and sisters Geraldine MacSween, Mary MacNeil, and
Bernadette Dunphy.
Muriel was predeceased by her husband Herbert, brother Waldon and
sisters, Genevieve, Laura, and Lenore.
Visitation will be held Tuesday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at V.J.
McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. A funeral
mass of celebration will take place Wednesday, March 10 at 10.a.m. in
the Parish Church of St.Leonard, Mount Carmel Ave., with Father Doug
MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Carmel Centre.
Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery at a later date. Online
expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at:
www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Parish of St.Leonard or a
charity of one’s choice. No flowers by request.
Condolences
Your mom will be truly missed - I wish I could be there to help honour her life.
— Anne Marie Szucs
Muriel was a fantastic lady. Her joy in life and concern for others made her a very special person. I will miss her and I know that her loss will be heavily felt. Robert, John and Linda my thoughts are with you.
— Brian Parker
Muriel was a happy out going person and helping others.She has touched alot people in her efforts to make their lives better.We will all miss her.Laurie
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Muriel was a very special person. Her love of life was contagious. Her smile and sense of humour always lit up the room. She taught us all about the art of giving. I wish I could be there to celebrate her life. Her goodness will live on in our hearts. Linda, Robert, and John my thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Carol Peabody
To the Family of the Late Theresa Muriel Harter (nee MacGillivray):
I am writing to express my sincere sympathy on the death of your loved one, Theresa. Those whose lives she touched will not soon forget Theresa’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
Muriel.....I know that you are up in Heaven with the brightest wings. You were a true angel on earth that will be missed by many.....especially my mom "Doris". I will never forget the story of how you met....who would have thought that the drive to the bus would turn into such a wonderful friendship. You and Mom were "kindred spirits" who loved to laugh together! Someone made the comment to me "Your Mom and Muriel were like two teenager laughing and giggling together". Our family was blessed to have know such a wonderful person. Love June & family
— June Carvery
Please convey our sincere sympathy To the.family .Merlie was a wonderful Friend&Cousin.We have many pleasant memories of when she visited us in Guelph.She was full of life and loved to sing and dance.
— Bill&Kathleen (Butts) Stubbert
Muriel truly made a significant difference in the many lives she touched.
It is with deep sympathy that I say that a wonderful and true friend has been taken from us, and I will miss her positive attitude towards life.
I cannot be there today to celebrate her life, but my thoughts and prayers are with Linda, Robert and John and family.
— Doris Caco
Muriel was A beautiful spiritual person. She is surely with the Lord.
— Bob & joanne Ling
Muriel was the best mother-in-law I could have ever had. I will always remember her positive attitude and her love of baking. She loved to sing songs to her grandkids and always had a variety of sayings for every occasion. I will miss her greatly.
— Lee-Anne Clarke
