COALBURN – Mary Ann Hughes, 85, Coalburn, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by her family. Born in Charlottetown, P.E.I., she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Hilda (Brown) Patelakis. Prior to retirement, Mary was employed as a Personal Care Worker at Sunset Haven Rest Home, New Glasgow for many years. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who possessed a quiet, steadfast faith in her Lord. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Fred; daughters, Marjorie MacKenzie, New Glasgow; Carol Hughes (Gene), Coalburn; sons, Andrew (Margie), New Glasgow; John (Jana), Vernon, B.C.; sister, Georgina (Leslie) Latimor, Kingston, Ont.; many grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Eileen (Tom) Robinson, Beatrice (Baxter) MacArthur, Goldie Burrell and Barbara Rawding; brothers, George and John. In honour of Mary’s wishes a private funeral service will be held. Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Aberdeen Health Foundation Palliative Care Unit Endowment or Canadian Cancer Society. (click on link to donate online) To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Mary Ann Hughes, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.