Fougere, Mary Frances (DeCoste), R.N. -86, of Creignish, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 in R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. Born in Mulgrave, Mary was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Levangie) DeCoste. Mary was a graduate of St. Martha’s School of Nursing in 1945, and a member of Stella Maris Parish, Creignish. She was a high class hostess, always proper, compared many times to Queen Elizabeth. She was an avid bingo player and slot machine fanatic. Mary is survived by her loving husband Simon; daughter, Simone (Ron) Appleton; sons, John (Lorraine) and Blaise (Carol); brother Ambrose(Vi); grandchildren David, Denise (Richard), Shaun (Loren), Jeffrey, Jenna (Aaron) and Renee; great-grandchildren Brooke and Lauren, also numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Bert and Curtis and sister, Maureen. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral will be held on Thursday, at 11 a.m. in Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Creignish with Father Hughie D. MacDonald officiating. Burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations may be made to R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation, P.O. Box 1263, Antigonish, NS B2G 2L7 or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Saturday, April 18, 2009