Whitney Pier
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, Marilyn MacAulay, who passed away on Wednesday, April 27 in Sydney.
Marilyn was born on November 29, 1959 with a head her father fondly described as a “Sunkist orange”, a story Marilyn retold with much amusement to all those who had the privilege of knowing, loving, and being loved by her.
Throughout her life, Marilyn was blessed with a devoted husband, three beautiful daughters, and six cherished grandchildren, who were not only her greatest sources of joy, but the objects of her unwavering love and affection. She was also grateful to have found a loyal friend and kindred spirit in Mary Poirrier, with whom she shared a special bond for 60 years.
Marilyn was deeply kind and immeasurably selfless, always putting others before herself and living for, and through, their happiness. Her warmth and compassion were rivaled only by her dedicated work ethic, which she brought each day to The Cove Guest Home for 35 years. There, she earned the admiration and respect of colleagues, residents, and guests alike, and was elected as shop steward to represent and advocate for her fellow employees.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 43 years, Angus ‘Gus’ MacAulay; daughters, Carolyn, Cora (Sandy), Nicole (Jamus); grandchildren, Brandon (Mikaila), Nevaeh, Emma, Camden, Thomas, and Lucas; brothers, Richard (Sharon), John (Rita), Ronald (Anne), and Gary (Carmella); sister, Sharon (Ernie); along with many other family members and close friends.
Marilyn is predeceased by her parents, Tommy and Elizabeth (Carocci) LeDue; brother, Thomas LeDue; parents-in-law, Johanna and Angus MacAulay; sister-in-law, Edna MacAulay-Brayon and brother-in-law, Floyd MacAulay.
Although Marilyn will be missed just as fiercely as she was adored, she leaves behind a legacy of love that will be remembered, honoured, and carried on through everyone she held most dear.
Thank you for your heartfelt love and support during this difficult time, and to the EHS, nurses, and doctors involved for all the care they’ve provided.
Visitation for the late Marilyn MacAulay will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 5-8 pm. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held in the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Private family Interment will take place in Oakfield Cemetery, Marion Bridge, at a later date.
Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Angus ,Sharon & families of Marilyn my condolences to you all. Thinking of you all , Marilyn will sadly be miss bye all who new her. RIP my friend
From: Marilyn Ryan
To Ron, Anne and all of Marilyn’s family our deepest sympathy, may she rest in peace.
From: Mary and Joe Matheson—— Glace Bay
We are sorry for your loss! Hugs! ❤ ❤ Boxer and Sandra (Carocci ) George
Sorry for your loss we knew Marilyn at a very young age she was always the same sweet person. Rip you will be missed
From: Mary and Gordy Manning
Sharon and family so sorry for the loss of Marilyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Gerald and Karen Pino
I’m so sorry to hear of Marilyn ‘s passing, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Vanessa MacDonald Pettipas
Cora and family. Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. May you find peace,,comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come.
Dan and Dale Young
So sorry for your loss.
Gone to soon. So sorry for your loss.
I worked with Marylin at the Cove Guest Home for 15 years . She always had time for you and always listened and I will never forget her kindness . So sorry for your loss and love and prayers for her family and Friends and Co Workers 🙏 ❤ love from Melanie Bonnell
alicelannigan@gmail..ca
So sorry for your loss gold bless you all
Our hearts are heavy for your loss. She was a wonderful person and a great neighbour. She will be surely missed on the avenue. Rest In Peace our friend
So sorry for your loss
Angus, our deepest sympathy to you and your families. The obituary said it all so truly. A great soul, far too young to be taken from this world. God bless you all
Gus and girls please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Marilyn .May God be with you in the difficult days ahead and May Marilyn rest in peace.
So sorry to hear about marilyn she was a beautiful soul my condolences to her family and friends
Deepest sympathy 💕at this time.
Hugs 💕& A.F.F.A.
Doddy & Bobby
Truro N.S.
Whitney Pier
My heartfelt condolences to Marylyn’s family and friends… God bless her may she rest in peace….
RIP Marilyn. Sorry for your loss of your mother wife snd friend. Fly high MarilynPeggy and Arno Johnson…🙏
Sincere condolences to the family at this sad time!
Gus and family
I worked with Marilyn at the Cove Guest Home. She was a pleasant person to work with. She will be missed.
May the memories you cherish get you through this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest condolences 🙏
So sorry for your loss, Marilyn was a beautiful kind soul and she will be missed terribly.
Macaulay Family
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of a wonderful, caring person. I had the pleasure of working with Marilyn at the Cove Guest Home. She will be truly missed. 💔
Dear Cora and Family. Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Corinne and Raymond Ferguson
So sorry Ron, Anne and family for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls. Rest In Peace.
Beautiful sister-in-law who was taken from this earth way too early. Love and prayers go out to my brother Angus, nieces Carolyn, Cora, Nikki, and Marilyn’s grandchildren. Forever loved and missed.
Sincere sympathy to you Angus and family. Rest In Peace Marilyn. 🙏
Our deepest sympathies may she Rest In Peace
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Joan and Robert Dingwall
I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn was such a beautiful lady and always had a smile and was so full of kindness. She will be dearly missed by all who were lucky to know her.
Rest In Peace Marilyn.
Condolences to the family may Marilyn Rest In Peace
My condolences sent to family and friends, God Bless
Gus,Caròlyn,Cora ,Nicole and your extended family .May your fondest memories of Marilyn bring you solace in this time of great sorrow.
Condolences to the families and friends at this time may She rest in peace God Bless
My deepest condolences to the family Marilyn was a true angel and friend she will be dearly missed Rest In Peace my friend
My deepest condolences
Very sorry to learn of Marilyn passing 🙏🙏god bless you all may she RIP🌹
Sorry for your loss, my prayers and sent to Marilyn’s family, RIP Maryiln, God Bless
So sorry to hear about Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. She was a lovely lady and always had a beautiful smile. SHE will be missed…Kathleen Hanson.
Very sorry to hear about Marilyn passing. May she rest in peace, Heaven has receive another angel
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was a beautiful person who treated everyone she met and worked with as her friend. Condolences to all her family and friends. RIP
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Carolyn. Condolences to you, Brandon and Nevaeh.
Our deepest sympathy to Marilyn’s family and friends,may God bless and comfort you.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all.
Our deepest condolences to Marilyn’s family and friends.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
My condolences to all the families and may she RIP Amen
My condolences to the family of Marilyn. She was such a sweet person. She was always there to listen. MY Condolences also to her best friend Mary poirier. and family.Marion is now in God’s hands.. I worked with her for 35 years at the Cove Guest Home.
we are so so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. i have known her since she was a little girl and she will be sadly missed. RIP Marilyn MAY GOD bless you. Brian and Debbie Costigan
Cora, Sandy, Lucas & the entire MacAuley family – our deepest sympathies on your loss. We are thinking of all of you.
I worked alongside Marilyn for a few years & she was always smiling & such a light. She is such a beautiful soul & will be missed by so many. Thinking of everyone who knows & loves her.
Gus , Girls and Family, I am deeply shocked and saddened on Marilyn’s passing 💔What a Lady she was!! I work at the Cove and whenever you seen Marilyn she was always smiling and kind to all❤️ She will be missed dearly….RIP🙏 You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Dear Gus, Girls and All, I was deeply saddened to hear about Marilyn’s passing. Please know that my thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
I have fond memories of Marilyn and the young LeDue family on Railroad Street. To Sharon, Ron, the LeDue and MacAulay families, I offer you my sincere condolences.
To the family and friends of Marilyn.
Please accept my condolences for your great loss. Marilyn will always be remembered as a kind and loyal woman and she will be missed by many . It was an honour and pleasure to have worked with Marilyn and Carolyn at The Cove Guest Home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!
Sincerely,
Brenda Lawrence
My deepest condolences to Marilyn’s family on your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.