Obituary of Mary Theresa Bernadette Belair

72, Spryfield, passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of the VG Site, QEII on March 12,2011. Born in Halifax February 22, 1939, she was the youngest of five children of the late Michael and Ethel (Ling) Sheridan and was very proud of her parents many achievements. Educated in Halifax, Mary graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and received her Commercial Diploma from Mount Saint Vincent Academy. She worked for a number of law firms in Halifax before joining McInnes Cooper and Robertson, where she dedicated herself as a most loyal administrative assistant. It was during that time that she became interested in politics and worked with the likes of Robert Stanfield, Joe Clark and Kim Campbell during their visits to Halifax and was deeply involved in the political careers of George Cooper and her friend, John Buchanan. After her retirement Mary enjoyed looking after and spending time with her grand-daughter whom she adored. She was a dedicated volunteer visiting the sick and elderly in their homes and hospitals. She enjoyed walking and shopping which she did most everyday. She especially loved the socializing and fun she had with her many friends at elderobics and held a special place in her heart for her nephew, Mark Belair. She also dabbled in the art of painting on occasion and had a great love of music and classic movies. She is survived by daughter, Andrea Belair (Steve Treleaven): son, Criag Belair (Doris Martell); grand-daughters, Maurice and Sheridan; sister, Joan Kelly (Granville); brothers, Bill Sheridan (Joyce), Jimmy Sheridan, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband and soul mate Maurice Edward Belair; infant son, Stephen; sister, Ann Flinn (Errol); siter-in-law, Helen Belair (Allan); brother/sister-in-law, Leo and Helen Belair and John Golden (Cathy). Special thanks to all the wonderful nurses staff of palliative care unit for their understanding, compassion, love and support- you are truly special people! Arrangements have been entrusted to J.A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Rd. (477-5601). Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, and the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, March 18, at 11:30 a.m., reception to follow. Interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in mom’s name to the charity of choice.