Obituary of Jennie S. Laracey

Laracey, Jennie S. The death of Jennie S. Laracey, wife of the late Leo John Laracey, occurred on May 12, 2006, at Rocmaura Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Charles H. and Sadie MacLean she was born at Marble Mountain, Cape Breton, NS. Jennie grew up on a farm in Cape Breton and always called the island "home." She loved being outdoors and tended her own garden until well into her 80's. After the war, she moved to Saint John with her husband Leo (Nick) where they operated a store on the corner of Victoria and Elgin Streets for several years. When their children were small, they began to build the family home on Clarendon Street. She later became a seamstress and many a graduate, bridesmaid and Hoffman's customer in the 1960's and early 70's worn her meticulously crafted creations (sometimes with a souvenir dressmakers pin left behind)! Her family and her home were the great pleasures in her life. She will always be remembered or her compassion, kindness and dark chocolate cake. Jennie's final months were spent at Rocmaura Nursing Home under the wonder care of the staff of Terrace Court and the Sisters of Charity. Surviving are her son James Laracey, daughter Leona Laracey and her husband David Brown, all of Saint John, brothers Elwin MacLean of Cleveland, NS, Charles MacLean (Anna) of Ottawa, Malcolm MacLean (Helen) of Dundee, NS, sisters Ina Marshall (Charles) of Dundee, NS, Marlene MacEachern (Peter Yolases) of Cleveland, NS, Diana Eager (James) of Cleveland, NS, grandchildren Jessica Campbell, Meaghen Laracey, Leanne Laracey, Roderick Brown, great-grandchild Devin Campbell, the Webster family children in Ottawa and several nieces and nephews. Sister Audrey MacLellan and infant brother John Angus MacLean predeceased her. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday from 7-9 pm and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial; will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 10:00 am, from St. Peter's Church. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Remembrances made to the Stephen Lewis Foundation-Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, the District #8 Parents for Strings or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Due to serious allergies and environmental sensitivities visitors are asked to refrain to wearing scents.