O’NEILL, Florence M.

"Am other is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one elsecantake."

Reserve Mines It is with profound sadness

that we the daughters announce the passing of our loving mother, Florence O’Neill on Thurs

day, September 22, 2022, in the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Re

serve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Mary Agnes (Gillis) Gallant. Mom was a homemaker, who was always surrounded by children, not only her children but the neighbourhood kids, she played ball with them, took them skating, the house was continuously full. Mom enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, watching movies, and working outdoors. She took wonderful care of our dad when he took ill, until his passing.

Florence is survived by her loving daughters, Joanne (Ron), Brenda (Scott) and Belinda (Bob); her wonderful grandchildren, Devon, Kara (Kevin), Hillary (Davian), Jordan (Renee), Haley (Brent) and Rachel; her cherished great-grandchildren McKenna, Sophia, Wyatt, Weston, Willow, Walker, Ben, Hailey, Leah, Hayden, Laylah, Gavin, Rylan, Neveah, and Mya; sister, Winnifred; sisters-in-law, Mildred, Francie, and Mary as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband, Leo; brothers, John, Angus, Walter, Ambrose; and sister, Marguerite; In-laws, Leo, and Lolly O’Neill; as well as

son-in-law, David Donovan (whom was more like a son

to mom). The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital for

the care and compassion given to our mother, during her time there. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 12-3 p.m., and a

Memorial Service to follow with Fr. Duaine Deveraux presiding at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, N.S. (902-849-4199). Burial to follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Words of comfort may be expressed to the fam

ily by visiting: www.tjtracey.com