Mary Baird (McCamon) Monahan, age 79, of Southfield, NB, wife of the late Ronald Monahan, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Monday, March 17, 2014, at the Sussex Health Centre, Sussex, NB. She was born on May 26, 1934, in Scotland, the daughter of the late John and Margaret (McInally) McCamon. Mary began her life in Kilmarnock, Scotland, when she was born into a very loving and close-knit family. Like many who grew up in Europe during the Second World War, Mary spoke of experiencing air-raid sirens. She also spoke of listening to a young Princess Elizabeth give her wartime radio announcements addressing the youth of the Commonwealth and asking them to be brave and courageous during that difficult time. With Mary’s father fighting in the war, this provided her with some comfort and reassurance. After finishing her education, Mary worked a few jobs before immigrating to Canada with friends. One of those jobs was as a bus-conductress. She would collect the fares from passengers after they were seated on the bus. Not long after moving to Canada, Mary met and married Ron. It was no secret that Ron was very fond of Mary’s red hair. Together they would raise 11 children and played a big role in raising two of their grandchildren. Mary was a very devoted wife, mother and nana. She always ensured everyone had what they needed. Even at the end, Mary was delighted to provide the christening gown for her great-granddaughter, Felicity, to wear at her baptism. Mary was an avid reader of romance novels, enjoyed crossword puzzles, read her bible regularly and loved watching murder mysteries on TV. Mary was the glue that held her family together and she will be deeply missed by all. Mary is survived by sons John Monahan of Southfield, Michael and Joyce Monahan of Picadilly, Ronald Monahan of Drury’s Cove, and Steven Monahan of Southfield; daughters Edna Monahan of Fredericton, Linda Monahan of Pennfield, Patricia and David Kennedy of Sussex Corner, Susan and Camille Leger of Moncton, Ellen Monahan of Southfield, Laura Monahan of Halifax, NS and Colleen Monahan (Len Scriver) of Hamilton, ON; 15 grandchildren Jeff, Jamie (Samantha), John (Sacha), Ronald, Scott (Kara), Christopher, Kelsey (Andrew), Michael, David, Cody, Stacy (Gordon), Victoria, Craig (Carrie), Ryan and Chad; 18 great grandchildren, Jesse, Jayson, Sarah, Reese, Molly, Keenan, Patrick, Felicity, Jacob, Miley, Theresa, Veronica, Angilia, Logan, Bryden, Kayley, Casey, and Savannah; brother Joseph McCamon of Hurlford, Scotland; sisters Susan McNair of Kilmarnock, Scotland, Margaret Cree and her husband William of Kilmarnock, Scotland; brother-in-law Frank Monahan of St. John’s, NL; sister-in-law Alice Monahan of Montreal, QC and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brother Michael McCamon; brothers-in-law Bernard Monahan, Hughie McNair, John Monahan and Howard Cummimgs; sisters-in-law Cathy McCamon, Norma Cummings and Sadie Monahan. She is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre, (506-839-2156) 18 Scovil Road, Norton, with visiting on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held from Sacred Heart Church at 11:00 am on Friday, March 21, 2014. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery in the spring. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to the Extra-Mural Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com