North Sydney
We, the family announce the passing of our mother, Mary Gladwynn (Roberts) Strickland, age 96, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Northside General Hospital, North Sydney.
Born on January 19, 1928, in Sydney Mines, Mary was a daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Ferneyhough) Roberts, who were formally from UK.
Mom is survived by her daughters, Helen (Andrew) MacMullin, Barbara Ann Woodfine, Gwen (Walter) Rudderham, and Samantha (Tom) Davis; sons, David (Joan), Louis ‘Ted’, Garfield (Marilyn) and Leslie (Margie); as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Mom is the last living member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, David Strickland; second husband, Douglas Strickland; three brothers; one sister; one daughter in infancy; granddaughter, Lisa; daughter-in-law, Eileen and son-in-law, Brian.
Visitation for the late Mary Strickland will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2024. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dr. Harlyn G. Purdy officiating. Interment will take place in Calvin United Church Cemetery, Upper Leitches Creek at a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr. Alexander Wawer and the staff on the 5th floor of the Northside General Hospital for their support and care of our mom in her time of need.
Donations in memory of Mary may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“May flowers always grow where you once walked”
Online Condolences
Strickland Family,
My condolences on the passing of your mother.
From: Blair Eavis
My Heart is broken 💔 this lady of all ladies she would give she would give anything and help everyone the loveliest and loving soul that she was and I’m Gladwin will be sadly missed I’m kind of speechless she will be like I said Saturday missed she’d give her her to anyone like say into being help anyone to give anything to anybody down at the harvest host always a full house how she had home bake meals for people and helped out everybody I remember the store she had down Sidney mines a little bag of candy was like a huge bag of candy like a grocery bag beautiful light shine from her she was just absolutely beautiful all my love to the family I’ll miss you so much dear auntie
Rest in peace Nanny you are finally home. But we will miss you, love you always
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gladwyn Mary. I will cherish the memories I have of her while growing up next door.
Rest in peace my cousin.
To Garf and Marilyn,
Sorry for the loss of your Mom, Garf. May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jean & Dennis MacIntyre
Sending my sincere condolences to Gwen and her family at this sad time. May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Thank you Elaine.
Thinking of you all, Mary was a sweet sweet lady I had the pleasure of knowing the past few years, God Bless
Dear Gwen and Family: Don and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Don and Debbie
Thank you Debbie
So sorry to hear about your loss my dad George roberts sends his love and so does Mary Roberts his wife
Thank you Tracey, All the best to your parents.
My condolences to Mary’s family she was a sweet lady my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to all family members and friends.
Our condolences to Strickland family. Rest In Peace Glagwynn! You will be missed but not forgotten.
My deepest condolences to the Strickland family. Your mother was a beautiful soul and was always helping others on her journey in this life. Rest in Peace “Mary”. You will always be remembered. ❤️
Sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady. Always had time for a chat and she would always ask about the family. Clint & Pat (Walker) Lettice
To all of Mary’s family; we would like to send our deepest condolences. We have fond memories of Mary & Doug. We would drop in to visit them from time to time at their trailer on the Northside, and enjoy many interesting chats. We first met them when they were attending the Salvation Army church, and Mary joined me at Ladies Camp at Scotian Glen a few times. I remember all the knitted caps and mitts they would donate for the children every year at Christmastime .
We will fondly remember our dear friends, and we rejoice that they are together again with their Lord ❤️🙏🏼
-Joan & Gary Jones
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful mom/ mother-in -law , nanny great_grandmother and auntie! She was a woman of faith and kindness to all and has earned her place in heaven. She will be missed by everyone who knew her! May she RIP!!!
So sorry to all of the Strickland family on the loss of your Mother, she truly was a beautiful soul . Reading this brought back so many memories of earlier times . She will always be with you . You are all in our thoughts . Rest in peace Gladwyn Duncan and Mary Lou
To the Strickland family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Her beautiful smile and laugh is what I remember the most. Cape Breton has lost a gem.
My deepest condolences to you all.
Debbie and I just found out that Mary passed away. We have very fond memories of Mary ever since we first met at one of our church services at The Salvation Army in North Sydney back in the early 1990s. It was not long after meeting Mary that we became good friends. It was always good to have fellowship with Mary and we had many good long conversations over the years. I learned a lot about her own history and that of the areas where she grew up and raised a family. I have always found her to be a breath of fresh air and encouragement. Debbie and I were wondering where Mary was since we have lost touch over several years and it just happened that while we were home in Cape Breton last summer that we met at a Sunday morning church service in Sydney. I believe that this was not a mere coincidence but rather a God moment, just like when we first met her many years ago. It was like it was meant to be for us to connect again for one last time. Our condolences to Mary’s family, friends, and loved ones. May God’s peace that surpasses all understanding be with you all as well as His many blessings. Mary was a great blessing to Debbie and I. She will be greatly missed until we meet again on the other side of eternity.