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Catherine "Cassie" McDevitt

YARMOUTH, Nova Scotia

March 1, 1932 - March 22, 2017

Catherine "Cassie" McDevitt Obituary

MCDEVITT, Catherine “Cassie” Theresa – age 85 of Yarmouth, NS. We, the family of Cassie McDevitt, are saddened to announce of her passing which occurred on March 22, 2017 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Yarmouth on March 1, 1932 she was the youngest daughter to the late Charles and Dorothy (Morrell) McDevitt. Cassie is survived by brother, John (Carol) McDevitt Barrie, ON; nieces and nephews; William Guinan, Calgary; David Guinan, John Guinan ,and Sandra Guinan, Truro; Dorothy Guinan; St. Augustin, PQ and Susan Mayers, Barrie, ON; 15 grand nieces and nephews; great grand-nephew and niece. Besides her parents, Cassie was predeceased by brother, Lawrence, sisters Mary and Lillian, an infant brother, and niece Anne Guinan. Cassie graduated from Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School and was active on a number of athletic teams. She was a former member of the Yarmouth Golf and Country Club. Cassie enjoyed a 34-year career at M T & T in Yarmouth, spending six years in Kentville in various managerial positions. After retirement Cassie worked at Elizabeth’s Clothing, later the Shirley Shop and at C. E. Dyke’s Ltd. Cassie was a long-standing member of the Yarmouth Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and a dedicated worker at the gift shop. She also volunteered for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign and at Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics. Cassie was also a member of the Sebim Beach Properties Association. Cassie had a sharp mind and a quick wit. She was feisty, independent and fun. She enjoyed life and never complained. Donations may be made to the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation, Renal Dialysis Unit or to the charity of your choice. Graveside service will take place in Brooklyn Cemetery, Yarmouth County this summer. Final details to be determined. On-line condolences may be sent to sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook at sweenysfuneralhome.net

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