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TONEY, M. Dianne - 63, We'koqma'q First Nation, passed away Monday, May 15, 2006, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Susan (GooGoo) Toney.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, We'koqma'q. Dianne received a degree in Mikma'q from U.C.C.B. and enjoyed her travels abroad. She was well-known for her artistic quill work and photography. Dianne was very rich in her native language, culture and a great teacher sharing with young and old. She had a great sense of humour. She is survived by her partner, Dave Knockwood; son, Calvin Poulette; stepson, Richard Joe (Delores) Phillips, both of We'koma'q; stepdaughters, Angela (Kenneth) GooGoo, Andrea (Dave) Paul, both of We'koma'q; daughter-in-law Dina Mae Poulette Eskasoni; sisters, Lena (Lawrence) Bernard, Juanita (Dan J.) Paul, Grace (Joe Mike) Paul, Jacqueline Toney and son Morgan, all of We'koma'q; sisters-in-law, Laura "Elizabeth" Toney, Clara Phillips, both of We'koma'q; Christine GooGoo, Eskasoni; Shirley, Germaine, Louise, Mildred, Moxey and Audrey, all of Eskasoni; brothers, Lloyd, Margaree; Benedict (Annie Jane), Albert, Fabian (Ericka Bernard), all of We'koma'q; Bartholomew, Halifax; brother-in-law, Roddie Phillips, We'koma'q; Brandon and Richard, Eskasoni; Charles, Afton; mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Phillips, We'koma'q; grandchildren, Danielle Poulette, MacKenzie Poulette, Tekakwitha (Poulette) Johnson, Abagail GooGoo, Jake Mac Donald, Andre Zane Marshall; seven godchildren; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by first husband, Raymond Poulette; second husband, Richard Phillips; sons, Kevin D. Poulette, Raymond G. Poulette; daughter, Sonya Marie Poulette; brother, John Joseph Toney; sister-in-law, Caroline Phillips.
Dianne will rest at the family residence, 393 Reservation Rd., We'koma'q, after 2 p.m. Thursday. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
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