Obituary of Linda Ann McInnis

Linda Ann McInnis (Allard) May 28, 1950 – May 20, 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mom passed away at the age of 65 and was surrounded by the love of her family. Born in New Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Lorna (Butler) Allard. Mom was raised and went to school in Stellarton. While living in Sherbrooke, she worked and volunteered throughout the community. When the family moved back to Stellarton, mom worked for many years as the secretary at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, a job that she thoroughly enjoyed. Her gentle, caring approach supported so many people during her time there. Mom was a woman of strong faith. The church and the church community brought her great strength. She attended daily mass, was a member of and past president of Our Lady of Lourdes CWL and was a member in many prayer groups that guided her on her faith journey. Her unconditional love and compassion were qualities that many strive for. She had a presence of peace and grace where ever she went and always looked for and saw the good in everyone and everything. She was a friend to many. In the last number of years, mom was fortunate to travel and see new parts of the world. She was part of many pilgrimages to Italy, France, Dubrovnik, and her beloved Medjugorje, that will always have a piece of her heart. She spread her good will and kindness where ever she went. She also travelled with her sisters and her cherished nephew Michael, to Florida to visit Disney, a trip of a lifetime. A proud accomplishment of mom’s was going to St. FX, something she always wanted was a collage diploma, and she earned her Diploma in Ministry in 2006. She was an avid reader and a life long learner. Even though mom enjoyed travelling to new places, simply sitting by the lake watching her three grandchildren play and swim, or playing catch in her front yard, hide and seek or the annual Christmas board games together, meant just as much. She loved seeing and hearing them be together. She had immense pride in each of them. Her time with her grandchildren was precious and she loved them beyond words. She was their biggest fan whether it was at the ball field, the dance recitals, or their concerts. Nan did not miss too many events and beamed with pride at each. She will also be missed by her furry boys, Meeko and Riley who provided her with companionship and company especially this past year. Linda is survived by daughter Jillian (Mike) Vandertoorn and grandson Michael, Bridgewater. Son Donnie (Cheryl) and granddaughters Cecilia and Emily, Stellarton. Sisters Carole (Jim) Jardine, Halifax, Susan Allard (Cora Heron), Stellarton, Nancy (Eric) Davis, Halifax, brother Granville (Cathy) Allard, Antigonish. Nieces Stephanie Barrett and Amanda MacDonald, nephews Michael Davis, Ben and Nick Allard. Mother in law, Helen (Legere) McInnis, Stellarton. Predeceased by husband Donald (Duggan) McInnis, and parents Granville and Lorna Allard. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Monday, May 23 in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel Stellarton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Tuesday, May 24, in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Father Charles Cameron officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Children’s Wish Foundation or Chalice or charity of your choice. "Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." ― Mother Teresa