Obituary of Mary Magdalen Barrett

With broken hearts, the family of Mary Magdalen Barrett announce her passing on 23 October 2024.  Born on 12 December 1936, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Cora (Coulsey) Doherty.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald and daughter Tanya, and son-in-law, Kendrick Lacey.

Surviving are her children Debbie Lacey, David (Alexandra), Gordie (Kim Black), Jennifer Young (Paul), and son-in-law Roger Savoy; grandchildren Vanessa Stapleford, Hannah Nagle, Elizabeth Barrett, Donnie Young, Rachel Seeley, step-grandson Dustin Black, and her “sweetest baby,” great-grandson Tate Nagle.

She was predeceased by her siblings Bill (Beulah), John (Madeline), Marguerite Troy (Everett), Charlie (Ellen), Hazen (Clara), Althea Steeves (Clark), Estelle Harris, Theresa Cusack (Ernie). 

Mum was a long time employee of UNB, retiring as postmistress of the Campus Post Office. Mum had many hobbies, but most of her time was devoted to her precious family.  There was always time for tea and a home-made cookie. Mum was so proud of the fact that she was born and lived her entire life in the home built by her father and grandfather.

There will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be held at St. Dunstan’s Church on Monday, 28 October 2024 at 2:00pm, with Fr. Suresh Savariraj officiating, and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tanya Barrett Memorial Scholarship at UNB, or a charity of the donor’s choice.