MacAULAY(McLean), Mary Sara - It is with much sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Sara (McLean) MacAulay, age 87, on July 16th, 2020 at Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck. Born in Inverness on August 8th, 1932, to the late Dan C. and Margaret McLean. Mom was a strong, fiercely independent woman. She was intelligent, a historian and witty. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a devoted member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, where she served as a trustee and central treasurer for many years. She was a cancer survivor, a diagnosis she handled with grace. She loved animals and enjoyed her time spent volunteering with L’Arche Cape Breton. She was hard working, and wise beyond her years, starting her career at the age of 15 with Royal Bank. She continued on to work for AA. Munro Insurance, and Canada Post, retiring in 1997. She married John. E. in 1949, spending 52 loving years together. They enjoyed the simple things in life such as a good meal, Sunday drives, and visits from their many friends. Aside from their children, their proudest achievement was the house they built together on MacInnis Road in Whycocomagh. "Grammie" enjoyed traveling, reading, card games and crossword puzzles. She seldomly missed the evening episodes of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. But above all, the thing she enjoyed most in life was having company. Her house was a place of gathering for many over the years. Whether it was the neighbourhood children, family from away, new and old friends, or simply her grandchildren for a sleepover, she always made sure you were well fed, and comfortable. She was a wonderful baker, and always went out of her way to ensure she made her guest’s favorite dessert. She had very close relationships with all her nieces and nephews. She especially looked forward to seeing Ted and Debbie every holiday weekend and Donna’s trips to Cape Breton. She shared a very special bond with her brothers Dougald and Sandy. Their Thursday visit was the highlight of her week. She will be remembered as a loving, outgoing, respected, kind, brilliant person who’s smile and energy would light up a room. She will be missed by not only her family and friends, but the community of Whycocomagh and the congregation of St. Andrew’s. She is survived by her children, Jimmy (Brenda), Saint John; Duart (Connie), Aberdeen; Leanne (Neil) MacKinnon, Aberdeen. Her grandchildren Debora, Ottawa; Doreen (Mark), Illinois; Breagh (Stephanie), Edmonton; Brooke, Halifax; Hilary, Aberdeen; and Liam, Aberdeen; great-grandchild Emily, Illinois. Her brothers, Dougald, Whycocomagh, and Sandy (Nancy) McLean, Port Hawkesbury. Numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John. E. MacAulay (2002); brother Donald McLean and his wife Muriel; sister in law, Dorothy McLean; daughter in law, Katherine MacAulay and niece, Judy McLean. The family would like to express sincere appreciation the staff of Alderwood Rest Home for their care over the last two years. Thank you to Dr. Genge and Dr. Ritter as well. Cremation has taken place. In respect to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a public grave side service will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Stewartdale Cemetery with Margie MacIntyre -LLWL, officiating. If desired, please feel free to bring a chair. Memorial donations can be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation No Visitation Service Information Service Date Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Stewartdale Cemetery Burial Information Burial Location Stewartdale Cemetery