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Margaret "Eileen" Tattrie

Enfield, N.S. formerly of River John, N.S.

Margaret "Eileen" Tattrie, 89, passed away peacefully, April 20, 2025 at the Magnolia Continuing Care Home in Enfield, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Bessie (Henderson) Falconer, she lived her early years in Caribou River then moved to River John and became a farmer's wife. Eileen, affectionately known as Momma Bear enjoyed discussing world news/politics ( go Carney go), puzzles, bingo, reading, road trips and watching "Sid The Kid" She also cherished her memories of adventures with the Christmas Club. Most of all she loved listening to stories when family and friends would stop for a visit. She worked at various jobs throughout her life but first and foremost she was mom, a Grammy and a Great Grammy.

She is survived by sons Peter (Linda) Rousseau, Ontario, Alan (Jo-Ann) Beaverbank; daughter Bev (Neil), Enfield and sister Harriet (Denzil) Caribou; grandchildren Amy, Will, Ben, Emily T., Leon, Bro, Jessie, Matt, Lauren, Cody; step grandchildren Nadia and Emily D. Along with eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 26 from 11am until time of Memorial Service at 12:00 noon, both from Salem United Church in River John with Rev. Connie McNamara officiating. Burial will follow in the Hamilton Cemetery. Reception will take place in the River John Fire Hall.

Donations in Eileen's memory may be made to Salem United Church, River John or to the River John Food Bank.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Coulter's Funeral Home in Tatamagouche.