OBITUARY MARY VICTORIA BENISON At the age of eighty-eight, passed away on May 27, 2008 at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Mitchell. Having studied nursing at St. Mary's Hospital in Montreal, Vicky worked as a registered nurse at the Lachine General Hospital for over thirty-five years. She cherished the friendships she had with her fellow nurses and spoke of them often. Vicky was a devoted Catholic and a member of Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Lachine, Quebec. A lifelong member of the CWL, she volunteered countless hours to charities and those less fortunate. She was a loving wife and mother, and placed a high value on family and friends. She is survived by sons, Ross L. (Gail), Steven (Janet), both of Upper Musquodoboit, Gary (Phyllis), Cleveland, N.S.; sisters, Nelle Welsh, Michigan, Mitzi Bellrose, Florida; grandchildren, Andrew, Michelle, Ashley, Katherine, Robert, James, Terri-Lynn. She was predeceased by her husband, Ross; brothers, Hank, Stan, Charlie; sisters, Isabelle Mitchell, Kaye Mancini. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro; Memorial Mass on Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro. A memorial mass and interment will be held in Lachine, Quebec at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Colchester Regional Hospital and the Aberdeen Hospital for the excellent care they provided. A special thanks is extended to Dr. Trevor Locke for all the kindness and dedication he showed to Mom. On-line condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we shared. Hold me close - but let me go.Published in the Montreal Gazette on 5/28/2008