Obituary of Thelma Christine Veinotte

It is with sad hearts the family of Thelma Christine Veinotte, announce her passing on December 26, 2016 in Oakwood Terrace, Nursing Home, Mount Hope Ave., Dartmouth, NS. Born in Italy Cross, Lunenburg Co. in 1924, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Nellie (Naugler) Zwicker. A DAUGHTER – A WIFE – A MOTHER Thelma lived her life during interesting times with many changes. As a little girl, she moved to Boston with her family and upon return move to the Annapolis Valley, where as a young woman during World War II, met and married the man of her life. Together they raised three children during the post war years. Dad, being a gardener by profession, led to both Mom and Dad enjoying gradening and tending their greenhouse together. They enjoyed the rewards of their efforts with Mom's favourite being the roses and Dad, all flowers. Mom loved all sports and watching hockey, wresting, baseball, curling, etc. with her family, bringing many hours of shared fun for everyone. She cared dearly for her family, expecially her parents and her children. She devoted her life to her family. Mom also found great comfort and joy in recent years in two very dear family pets. Scotia, the family's Duck Toller and Nova, the family's devoted Fur Buddy. The South Shore, Boston, The Annapolis Valley and the City of Dartmouth – Mom made them all her home with her Family! A GOOD LIFE <3 A GREAT LOSS <3 A RARE SOUL REMEMBERED <3 Thelma is survived by her daughters Alice (Greg) Metivier and Marion (Glen) McClare, all of Halifax; granddaughter Leah McClare of Toronto; grandsons Adrian Morphy and Julian Morphy both of Toronto and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband George, Sr.; son George, Jr.; two sons in infancy; sister Isabell and brother in law Bill Corkum. A heartfelt thanks is extended to the Staff and Dr. Saunders of Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care of Thelma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home & Chapels, Berwick Chapel, 192 Commercial Street Berwick (902-538-9900). A visitation will take place on December 30, 2016 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm in the Berwick Chapel, officiated by Pastor Eva VanBuskirk. Interment to take place in the Berwick Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia SPCA.