Carolyn Vivian Wallace
1940-2018
NEW GLASGOW – Carolyn Vivian Wallace (Dorrington)
78, formerly of Stellarton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 10 June,
2018 at the Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow.
Born in New Glasgow, N.S., she was the daughter of the late
Aubrey James and Mildred Jeanette (Sangster)
Dorrington.
Mom was a drummer and one of the original members of the
Balmoral Girl’s Pipe Band, Stellarton. After graduating from
Stellarton High School, she worked as a teller in the Bank of Nova
Scotia, then joined the RCAF as a Fighter Control Operator and met her
husband Walter. In later years she was a short order cook at
several restaurant establishments.
Mom’s passion was researching her ancestral lineage and she
was able to compile an extensive library on the families with which
she was associated. Additionally, she helped so many others by
providing missing information and how to use the information required
to help families connect their
past.
Our Mom was a very special lady who always put her family
first, enjoyed a good laugh and was a tremendous support in our lives
through the many happy & tough times.
Survived by son Glenn (Cathy) Wallace, Foxbrook, NS;
daughters, Deborah (Dave) Sinnis, Foxbrook, NS; Charlene Bessin (Brian
Bentley), Belleville, Ont.
Grandchildren, Gregory (Carla), Lisa (Adam), Max (Jacquie),
Meshaila (Dan), Brad (Ally), Alexander (Nathalie), Andrew (Caitt),
Sara (Sebastien), Laura (Adrian).
Great-grandchildren, Arthur, Agnes, Justin, Bryan, Walter,
Genevieve, Kevin, Kate, Louis, Marley, Lyla, Aubree Grace, Baby Bessin
(due Dec 2018).
Sister, Janet Munsie, New Glasgow, NS; and numerous relatives
throughout NS.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband Walter
Wallace, son of « Dally » and Stella (Gallant) Wallace of
Pointe Du Chene, NB;
The family will receive visitors 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on
Wednesday, 13 June at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, 18 Acadia Ave.
Stellarton;
A « celebration of life » ceremony will be
held at 11:00 a.m. at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel on Thursday,
14 June with Pastor Ryan King officiating.
Cremation to take place after the service.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Carolyn’s
memory to any of the Genealogy Societies in NS, Glen Haven Manor
Recreation Fund, VON or a charity of choice.
Lovingly submitted by her family. Special thanks to the
entire staff at the Glen Haven Manor in New Glasgow where she was
greatly cared for during her time of need.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Carolyn Vivian Wallace 19402018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Stellarton, Province: Nova Scotia
