September 4, 1923 - January 7, 2026
Norma MacInnis passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at Pioneer Manor, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 4, 1923, in Miminegash, Prince Edward Island, to John and Etta Costain. Norma was predeceased by her parents and her siblings: Beulah Ellsworth (Vincent), Gordon Costain (Pearl), Marne Costain (Laura), and Holland Costain (Adele).
Predeceased by her husband Ivan MacInnis. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Susan Ballance (Keith), Sharon Ross (John), lan MacInnis (Donna), and Lynn Pugliese (Vince). She was a proud grandmother to Jenny Ballance, lan Ross, Brian Ross, Meghan Schneider, Courtney MacInnis, Andrew Pugliese, and Sean Pugliese, and a cherished great-grandmother to Amelia, Elijah, Everly, Cora, Rowan, Ella, Scarlett, Lucas, Sophia, Alice, Hazel, August, and Faye.
As a teenager, Norma left Prince Edward Island to work in Montreal as a governess, beginning a lifetime devoted to caring for children. She married her childhood friend, Ivan MacInnis, and together they built their family in Montreal. After a brief return to PEl, they settled in Sudbury, where Ivan worked for the CNR, and where they remained for the rest of their lives.
Norma's life centered on family. She did everything she could to make those around her happy and opened her home to many children over the years. Babies, especially, were her joy; she often said there was nothing like the smell of a new baby. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Ivan, along with her siblings and friends who went before her.
The family extends sincere gratitude to the staff at Pioneer Manor for their care and compassion. Donations to the Miminegash United Church Cemetery Fund would be appreciated. (Cheques only)
Resting at the Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury where friends may gather from 1-4pm on Sunday, January11th. Words of remembrance will be held at 2pm. She will be interred beside her husband at Miminegash United Cemetery, PEI.