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RICHARDSON, Gertrude Rosetta – 84, Canso, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Hazel Hill, Guysborough Co., she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Florence May (Snow) Dort.
Gertrude was a homemaker all her life, where she took great pride in raising and taking care of her family. She was a member of All Saint’s Anglican Church, Canso, where she was a long-time member of All Saint’s Ladies Auxiliary. Gertrude enjoyed doing her crossword puzzles, as well as the occasional scratch ticket.
Left to mourn her passing are daughters, Freda (Gordon) Johnston, Judique; Wanda (Terrance) Sullivan, Canso; Joyce (Ronald) Bouchie, Little Dover; sons, Purvis (Diana); Dale (Crystal), both of Canso; sisters, Essie MacKenzie, Milford Haven Home for Special Care; Joyce Rhynold, Waterville; Gladys Keith, Truro; grandchildren, Juanita Bissonnette, Velda Richardson, Leisa MacNeil, Tracy Gerrior, Neil Sullivan, Lois Harnish, Ronnie Bouchie, Lloyd Richardson, Chelsea and Bailey Richardson; great-grandchildren, Logan MacNeil, Jordan Bissonnette, Mitchell Harnish, Jacob Harnish, Maive Sullivan, Brianna Munroe,Hudson Bouchie, Brooklyn Munroe, Aiden Sullivan and Matthew Richardson. Gertrude was predeceased by her loving husband, Capt. Lloyd C. Richardson; daughters, Velda Mae and Yvonne; brothers, Kenneth and Basil Dort.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8, from 7-9p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral Service will be 11a.m. Monday from All Saint’s Anglican Church, Canso, with Rev. Darroch Fagan officiating. Burial will follow in All Saint’s Cemetery. Immediate Family Flowers Only! Memorial donations in Gertrude’s memory may be made to All Saint’s Anglican Church, Eastern Memorial Hospital, or to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Visitation Information Visitation
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Visitation Time
7-9 p.m.
Visitation Location
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso
Service Information Service Date
Monday, April 9, 2012
Service Time
11 a.m.
Service Location
All Saint's Anglican Church, Canso N.S.
Burial Information Burial Date
Monday, April 9, 2012
Burial Time
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Burial Location
All Saint's Cemetery
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