Sydney
Nora passed peacefully away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Glace Bay General Hospital, Glace Bay.
Born on June 30, 1935 in Sydney Mines, Nora was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Yaffallo) DeMarco.
Nora lived most of her life in Whitney Pier where she was a staple of the community. She loved walking the Pier, stopping for chats and always a laugh. Her favorite stops to visit were the staff of the Pier Credit Union, Kenny’s Pizza, Pharmasave, Joan’s and Needs to name a few. Nannie was a great cook, always preparing her famous Italian meals for others to eat. You could always find Nora rocking in the sunporch with her beloved cat, Jessie. Nannie would often make trips to Sydney Mines to visit her family who she loved dearly.
Left to mourn Nora, who was like their second mother, are nieces, Lena (late Glenn), Frances (Dave); grandchildren, Leah (Brian), Kyle, Jennifer (Kyle) as well as her large extended family too numerous to mention and dearly loved family friend, Kathy House. Nora was fondly known as Nannie # 2 to her family in Sydney Mines.
Besides her parents, Nora was predeceased by her brothers, Tony, Carmen and Russie; sisters, Rose, Lena, Mary and Cecilia; sister-in-law, Ethel May and brother-in-law, Stanley.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Nora DeMarco will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.) Whitney Pier on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating.
Donations in memory of Nora may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care & direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Please accept our sincere condolences on Nannie’s passing. Florencie always spoke very highly of her. Your wonderful memories will be a comfort at this difficult time. Lena and Frances, Our sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of Nannie.
From: Edna and Fonnie Mac Aulay
So sad to hear of the loss of Nannie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “Gone from our sight but never from our heart.” Love from the House Family of Ontario.
From: Barbara House Cardno
So sorry for the passing of Nannie She was a very beautiful person
From: Karen Pino
I am saddened to see the passing of Nannie. She was a beautiful lady and I will miss her dearly. I wish I could be with my family during this sad time but unfortunately I cannot leave Japan. Send all my love to my family.
From: Shane Demarco
Lena Frances and family Howard and I are so sorry to learn about the passing of Nora . she was a great lady and I have so many memories of when we lives next door our little chats when we out in the yard and how she would help me with my garden . things we don’t forget. .. rest in peace Nora .
From: Sally Andrews
Nobody has ever given as unselfishly as Nanny. She made all welcome and we were blessed to be a part of her family and her life. She will be sadly missed by everyone who’s life she touched.
My deepest heartfelt condolence to the families of Nora DiMarco especially to Marie, Lena and Frances. Nora was a wonderful friend I will never forget the friendship I had with her. I always called her the Pharmasave security guard. May she rest in piece.
Our condolences to all the family she was a very nice lady
Heartfelt condolences to all the family lena and francis and marie. Nanny will be missed by so many. I use to love visiting her growing up and hearing her stories and seeing her contagious smile.
My deepest condolences to the family nanny Marco was a beautiful angel and she was very near and dear to May she Rest In Peace May god bless the family at this time to Frances,Lena,Kyle and Jennifer you are all in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Nora was such a beautiful lady…I had the joy of becoming her friend through Pharmasave and I will never forget the times when she would invite me over for tea and cookies. Rest In Peace Nora 💔
Deepest Sympathy
A.F.F.A.
Doddy & Bobby (Truro N.S.)
Whitney Pier
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends. Nora loved the Pier, and the Pier loved her. Had many chats with her on Victoria Road. A truly special lady.
Lena, Frances and family. I was sorry to hear about your loss. I didn’t know Nora but from what I have read, she sounds like a terrific lady. Keep your memories of her close to your heart. RIP Nora.
I remember Nora fondly from my days working at Whitney credit union. She was such a sweet heart, so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughs and prayer are whit you all, for the lost of our beloved aunt Nanny,she will always be love and dearly missed, big huggs to every one .. from Carmen,Claude, Nancy, Jean francois and the kids ,Chantal,Amilie, Phillipe and Sylvain Xxx
FRE A NCES,LENA AND FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES IN THE PASSING OF NANNY. SHE WILL BE SURLEY MISSED. S IS OKHE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HER FAMILY SMILING DOWN AND SAYING IT EVERYING IS OK.LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.