The funeral for the late Marion Catherine Lavers (nee Murphy) was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Georgetown, with Father Kishore Kumar officiating. Laying the Pall were Patsy Gotell, Helen MacIntyre, and Pat Murphy. The first reading was read by Rob Murphy while Raylene Murphy proclaimed the second reading. Angela Baker offered the prayers of intercession. Father Kishore Kumar read the gospel and delivered the homily. The pallbearers consisted of Morgan MacDonald, Denver MacDonald, Patrick Murphy, Andy Murphy, Jody MacIntyre, and Sheldon Lavers. Honorary pallbearers included everyone in attendance. Flower Bearers were Chelsea Gotell, Ella MacIntyre, Jenna Gotell, Amanda Lavers, Dara Baker and Debbie Batchilder. Music was provided by St. James Choir with organist, Kevin Gotell, guitarist, Robbie LaVie, and drummer, Lewie Lavandier singing, Processional, In the Garden; Psalm, The Lord is My Shepherd; Preparation of gifts, How Great Thou Art; Communion, Come to the Water; Meditation, Gentle Woman; Incensing, Celtic Farwell; and Recessional, Lord of the Dance. Interment will take place at a later date in the parish cemetery. The funeral was under the direction of North Shore Funeral Home, Morell.
