Obituary of Margaret-Mary Mackin

Margaret Mary Dalton 1922-2014 It is with heartfelt sadness the family announces the passing of Margaret Mary (Mackin) Dalton of Saint John, NB, wife of the late John Francis Dalton, following a brief illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital on February 1, 2014. Born on March 8, 1922 in Saint John, NB she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Quinlan) Mackin. Margaret was well known for her kindness to others, her pride in her Irish heritage and her deep Catholic faith. She loved attending social gatherings and shined with charm and grace. She was a member of the Liberal Party Association, the CNR and CPR retirees Association, and a life time member of the CWL. Margaret devoted her life to her family and is survived by her children, Mary McInerney (Terrence) of Rothesay, Joan Dalton-Crich (Douglas) and Paul Dalton (Jane) both of Saint John; sister, Lillian (Honey) Stafford; brothers, Gregory Mackin and Bernard Mackin (Lillian); sisters-in-law, Betty and Shirley Mackin. Margaret took enormous delight in her grandchildren, Anne, Sean, Erin, Peter, Paula, Michael and Margaret; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Lucas, Dalton, Jazmyn, Roxanne, Kesler and Matthew; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband and parents she was predeceased by son, John Dalton; daughter, Anne Marie Dalton; brothers, William, Gerald, Joseph, Paul Mackin. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially those who experienced her kind heart and caring manner. Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John, NB, (634-1965) with visiting on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 3-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from St. Joachim’s Church at 12:00 Noon. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish remembrances to the Cathedral Capital Campaign would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.fitzpatrickfh.com.