Thelma (Lawson) Neville
Whitney
Pier
Surrounded by her loving family Thelma Neville (born August
9th, 1923, Blyth England) died peacefully at home August 5th, 2018.
Thelma was the daughter of the late Francis (Lawson) and John
Moffatt.
A bombing raid over southern England changed the direction of
Mom’s life. In an air raid shelter she met the love of her life,
Charles Patrick Neville. They were married in England prior to
relocating to Canada, following the war.
Mom was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother.
She had a genuine interest in the lives of her family, always
there for them both in times of need and celebration.
Family meant everything to Mom. She was full of kindness,
always putting us first. Throughout her life she watched over her
children and their families. As she would tell us « I love
you, but remember to love yourself too. You are worth it ». She
was dearly loved, respected and appreciated by family and
friends.
Mom’s adventurous spirit enabled her to get her
driver’s license on her 80th birthday.
She enjoyed travel especially when visiting family across
Canada and England.
In her later years she took great pleasure enjoying cruises
with by her daughters, the last at the age of 92.
Mom was a long time member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She took
great comfort attending the services throughout the years and could
always be found sitting in her favorite pew.
She was predeceased by her husband Abbie, son Kelly Kennedy
and grandson John Christopher.
Mom is survived by sons Barry (Pat), Ron (Barb), Keith
(Debbie), daughters Denise (Ed Netzlaff), Stella
(Joe Campbell), Pam (John Oliver) and Patricia (Charles Desveaux).
Grandchildren Keith (Kim), Kimberley, Erin, Matthew (Jill), Stephen
(Erica), Nick (NikI), Chris (Jen) and Katrina (Dominque), great
grandchildren Samantha, Emily, Jordan, Kenzie, Rory, Sofie, Erin,
Jack, Alex and Will, sister’s Lillian, Betty, Marion and a
brother Ronnie (residing in England), sister in law Stella
Keeping.
Visitation will take place Saturday, August 11, 2018 from
1-2pm in Sydney Memorial Chapel, with a funeral service at 2pm, with
Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in may be made to the Palliative
Care Centre of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thelma Frances Neville 19232018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia
