Barbara Elaine Whalen
1956-2018
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Barbara Elaine « Barbie » Whalen, 61, of Antigonish. Barbie
passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by
her loving family at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, on
April 23, 2018.
Barbie was born and raised in Antigonish and graduated from
St. Martha’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1976.
Barbie’s nursing career took her to California where she
nursed for 40 years and, along with her husband Eddie, raised their
four children.
Barbie’s home in California was always open to
anyone who wished to visit, especially her Canadian family and
friends.
Barbie spent the last few years of her life in
Antigonish.
She is survived by sons, Jonathan & Brandon,
California; Logan, Oregon; and daughter, Taylor, Rhode Island;
sisters, Dorothy MacMillan, Moncton,; Walena Chisholm, Bedford,
Rosalie (Tony) MacDonald, Fredericton, Marlene (Dave) Gillis, Anita
(Emerson) Bennett, Karen-Ann Pringle, and Donna (Chris) MacGillivray,
all of Antigonish; brother, Bernard (Danny Thompson) Toronto; many
nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Irene Springall, Agnes MacLean
(Norman), Lilly Fougere (Alfie), New Waterford, Margie Burke (Pius),
Amherst.
Predeceased by husband Edward Whalen, mother, Mary MacMillan,
father, Walter James « Wally » MacMillan; brother, Jimmy
MacMillan; mother-in-law, Gertrude Whalen; sisters-in-law, Donna
MacPherson and Ruby LeBlanc.
The family would like to thank the staff of St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital and The R.K. MacDonald Nursing
Home for the wonderful care and compassion provided to Barbie during
her illness. Much thanks to her many friends, too numerous to
mention, for all the visits and outings. Very special thanks
to Barbie’s youngest sister Donna, her husband, Chris, and
their daughters for their never ending dedication in caring for
Barbie.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be at held at St
Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish, at 11:00am on Saturday April 28th, 2018,
Reverend Donald MacGillivray presiding. Burial in the parish
cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Online
condolences: www.clcurry.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Barbara Elaine Whalen 19562018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia
