BAKER (Parker), Bertha Immaculleta- Age 74, Canso. It is with sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of our dear mother, Bertha on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Bertha passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a long courageous battle with COPD in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born on December 7, 1942, in Canso she was a daughter of the late Basil and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Parker. She is survived by her children, Allan (Darlene), Halifax; Michael (Rose), Bridgewater; Margaret Ann, Canso; Donna, Canso; Breen (Yvonne), Middle Sackville; grandchildren, Matthew, Rachael, Christina, Lori Ann, Justin, John, Melissa, Taylor; great-grandchildren, Mia, Peyton, Marlee, Maci, Holden, Davidson, Jacob, Jordan, Jaxson, Sailor, Zachary, Ethan, Landon, Iris, Charleigh; brothers, Jim, Reg, Ernie, Frank; sisters, Mabel, Marjorie, Rita (Diggy) and Jean. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, John Stephen; grandson, Michael; best friend and niece, Betty "Nooksie"; brother, Michael; sisters, Eva and Geraldine. She will be dearly missed by all her nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Bertha lived her life for her children they were the most important part of her every day. She will always be remembered as being the rock of her family. Her passion was cooking for others, nobody left her table hungry and whoever ate her food felt the love she gave so freely. Her family would like to extend many heartfelt thanks for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our mother in her last moments. To the wonderful Dr’s, nurses and staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday from Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Canso with Father Dan Mac Donald officiating. Burial at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Family flowers only please. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Visitation Time 2-9 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso Service Information Service Date Thursday, March 9, 2017 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Canso Burial Information Burial Date At a later date Burial Location Parish cemetery