URQUHART, Mary Catherine - 94, Port Hawkesbury and formerly of West Bay, Inverness Co. passed away peacefully in the presence of her family in the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, on Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born in Gillis Cove, she was a daughter of the late Neil and Christine (MacLean) Gillis, and wife of the late Donald Urquhart of West Bay. For over 60 years Donald and Catherine were the pround owners of the Bras D'Or Lake Mink Ranch in West Bay. She was a graduate of Normal Teacher's College in Truro. She was a member and treasurer of the West Bay United Church UCW for over 50 years. In addition to her profound love for her family, Catherine loved to be around people. Her trademark smile and her hardy laugh let everyone know that she was in the room. On the farm many a meal was served to anyone who happened to arrive at meal time and her apple pies were considered second to none. Her many interests included card games, dart leagues and playing harmonica with the West Bay Entertainers. She was envied by many for her skill and knowledge of her many gadgets and especially her computer and the internet. Everyone was kept well informed of what was going on in her life by way of e-mails and pictures from her digital camera. She was the only resident in the nursing home with her own laptop. The family at this time would like to give many thanks to the wonderful staff of the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, for the wonderful care given towards our mother over the last few months. She is survived by daughter, Lorraine (John) Walker, Marion Bridge; sons, David (Cathy), Ancaster Ont; Glen (Anna), New Glasgow; She was predeceased by son, Neil, sisters, Josephine Green, Caroline Patterson, brothers, Lauchie and Leitch. She was especially pround of her grandchildren, Lena, Heather, Les, Amber, Donald John, Breanne, Rachel, Maya and Gavin, great-grandchildren, Madison, Brett, Lydia, Rown, Kale, Callie, Keira, Madeleine, Malcolm, Cameron and Alyssia. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1, from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. in the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral Service will be 2p.m. Wednesday November 2, from West Bay United Church, with Rev. David MacLean officiating. Burial will be in West Bay Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Wednesday, November 2, 2011