Whitney Pier

We regret to announce the passing of Margaret Tena Corbett on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home in Whitney Pier.

Born on December 17, 1943 in Sydney, Margaret was the daughter of the late Edward and Jessie Mae (MacDonald) Pyke.

Margaret enjoyed going to the legion, playing darts and loved spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by her children, Kim (Melvin), Gregory ‘Bozo’ (Deanne) and Kevin; sisters, Dora, Catherine and Hanna; brothers, Archie (Eleanor), Jackie (Margaret) and Arthur ‘Beanie’; grandchildren, Bretton, Garret, Connor, Keri, Madison and Keagan; great-grandchildren, Easton and Auston; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her sisters, Anne and Josephine; brother, Angus and sister-in-law, Charlotte.

Memorial service to celebrate the life of Margaret Corbett will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Saturday, January 2, 2021. The service will begin at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney.

Donations in memory of Margaret may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

Online Condolences

Deanne, Greg and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From:  Jackie and Bruce Matthews

Bozo & Family
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom..
Never is a good time..
But makes a sad Christmas for you all
My condolences..
From:  Kathy Mac Donald – Gale

So sorry to hear about Margie’s passing. I lived with her family when I was a young lad. She was like a sister to me. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
From:  Ray Jessome (HAWCO)

Our deepest sympathy
From:  Glenn and Roseanna Poirrier

Bozo, Deanna ,Madison and Keagan. We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Roger, Rhoda, Chris and Jaxon
From:  Roger Tubrett

Dear Kim Bozo and Kevin I’m so very sorry to hear of Moms passing God love her. May she R.I.P. Big hugs to you all if there is anything I can do please just let me know you are all in my thoughts and prayers .Love you’s Fly High With the Angel’s Margie
From:  Deborah Pratt

Bozo, Deanne, Maddie and Keagan, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Grandmother, this is certainly a difficult time and we are thinking of you and your family. May the memories of happier times and the love of your family and many friends, help you through this, wish we could give you a big hug, take care, Daryl. Brenda and Molly xo
From:  Daryl and Brenda Baxendale