Christopher Hemmings
1990-2019
HEMMINGS, Christopher Edward Paul
With heartfelt sorrow, we, the family of Christopher
Hemmings, regret to announce his passing on June 7, 2019 at the Cape
Breton Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Born November 17, 1990, in Sydney, he was the son of Tina
Hemmings and Cordell Poirier. Christopher resided with and was raised
by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Teresita Hemmings at 270 East
Broadway, Whitney Pier.
In 2011, Christopher graduated with an honors degree from
Sydney Academy. He had a passion for food and music. Sitting on the
patio watching the birds eat brought Christopher much enjoyment, as
well as riding the big blue bus to the Horizon Achievement Center,
where many lasting friendships were formed with residents and staff at
MacAulay’s Lane. He touched the lives of many with his big
blue eyes and infectious smile.
Christopher is survived by his parents, Tina Hemmings (Blair
Phillips) and Cordell Poirier; sister, Cori Marie Hemmings; brothers,
Scott Hemmings and Alex Stulnov; maternal grandparents, Edward and
Teresita Hemmings; paternal grandmother, Alice Poirier; several aunts,
uncles, cousins and his respite caregivers, Linda and Philip
Wareham.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Paul
Poirier.
Born with cerebral palsy and many other disabilities,
Christopher lead a productive life despite these
challenges.
A sincere thank you to his family doctor, Dr. Yavarie, as
well as Dr. Andrew Lynk, Dr. Philip Curry, Dr. Fashir, Dr. Szabo, and
all the homecare workers, with special mention to Bernadette Burke,
Maggie MacVicar and Linda Campbell, the handi-trans drivers and all
the doctors and nurses who cared for Christopher over the years. There
are no words to express how much you are all
appreciated.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on
Tuesday June 11, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in
the chapel on Wednesday at 11 am, with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating.
Interment in Eastmount Cemetery.
The family would deeply appreciate memorials in
Christopher’s memory be made to the Horizon Achievement
Building Fund.
To Christopher
Blessings on you, little man
For you have filled
our hearts with joy!
With your wondrous, smiling eyes
You’ve been our angel in disguise.
Now it’s time to let you go
So spread
your wings, but forever know
That as time goes by, as it
always will,
There’s a place in our hearts only
you can fill!
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Christopher Hemmings 19902019..
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