It is with sadness that the family of Mary Margaret Mariah, Rhodenizer, 73, of Riverport announces her passing on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the QE11 Health Sciences Centre, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Dartmouth, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Arnold) Verge. In her earlier years, Mary worked in a civilian position at the Department of National Defence, Halifax and later was employed as a secretary in the office for Dr. David Keddy, Mahone Bay. She was an avid reader, loved travelling, collecting treasures and the special times she spent with her husband and family sailing on their wooden schooner. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her husband, Richard, daughter, Jana (David) Patton, Martin’s Brook; and grandsons, Wyatt and Liam Patton. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. In keeping with Mary’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Ann Beaver, the V.0.N., the doctors and nurses at the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg and the V.G., Halifax. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca