MACLENNAN, MONICA - Blues Mills, NS Age 71. It is with great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our wife, mother and sister, Monica, on October 28th, 2021, which occurred at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital (ICMH), Inverness County. Born and raised in Inverness, at "the Corner." Monica was the eighth out of eleven children born to the late Jesse (Beaton) and Owen Dan Gillis. Monica moved to Whycocomagh after her education was completed, to start her teaching career and made Blues Mills her family home. Monica leaves behind her husband, John Hugh and their two children, Shawn and Shauna, both in Halifax. Along with Shauna’s common-law partner, Blair MacKinnon and their fur baby, Macy (cat); whom mom always asked about and loved to see when they would make the frequent trips home to Cape Breton. Monica was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Always worried about her children, no matter where they were. She was a hardworking and dedicated schoolteacher for just over 30 years. She was also dedicated in volunteering in school functions and within her community. She was always there to lend a hand. Her shortbread cookies, blueberry or chocolate chip muffins were always popular at family and community functions. She was a kind, caring, loving soul, who put everyone else first, even to the end. She also leaves behind her sisters, Marie (Joe) MacRae, Michigan; Joyce (David) Gillis, Scotsville; Gwen, Inverness; Joan (Hughie) Cameron, Scotsville; Jane, West Mabou; Brenda (Sandy) Gillis, Inverness and brothers, Lorne, Inverness; Ernest (Pauline), West Mabou; sister-in-laws, Alice Gillis, Inverness; and Carol Gillis, Mabou. Along with a long list nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews that she always loved to visit and hear stories about. Monica is predeceased by her mother and father; brothers, Frankie and Sandy; sister-in-law, Marguerite. Along with John’s parents, Sally & Hughie MacLennan, his brothers, Gussie and Alexander; sister, Margaret; nephew, Brendan and niece, Katie. Also, their first family pet, Fluffy (cat), who gave much joy to her home in Blues Mills. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. As per Monica’s request, there will be no visitation. Funeral will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 2 p.m. from Stella Maris Parish, Inverness, with brother-in-law, Fr. Danny MacLennan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the ICMH - Palliative Care. A sincere thank you to all doctors, nurses, paramedics, and all staff at ICMH that helped mom during her battle with cancer and visits at the hospital. Mom could never stop talking about expectational care she received from everyone. Visitation Information Visitation There will be no visitation Service Information Service Date Saturday, November 20, 2021 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Inverness