Inez A. B. Copp
1934-2020
Inez Aurelia Bertha
Copp of Fort Lawrence passed away peacefully at home,
surrounded by her family on September 15, 2020, following a courageous
battle with cancer.
Born in Riverside Albert, Albert County,
New Brunswick, on October 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late
Rev. Dr. Spurgeon and Nettie Crossman.
Inez is is survived by husband Robert,
her son, Danny and his wife, Rhonda, granddaughters Heather (Max
Pollack) Copp and Trish (Andrew) Duguay, their mother, Betty Daniels,
step-granddaughter, Emily Thomas, and great-grandchildren Frida and
Hannah Pollack, and Grady and Blake Duguay. Inez is also
survived by her sister, Eileen Alcorn of Hillsborough, NB, and her
sister-in-law, Molly Crossman of St John’s NFLD, and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Inez was
predeceased by her son Stephen Copp, brother, Murray Crossman,
grandson, Robbie Copp, niece, Beth Crossman and brothers-in-law,
Sydney Alcorn and Murray Justason.
Inez and her husband, Robert, owned and
operated the Hampton Diner in Fort Lawrence from 1956 until their
retirement in 2003. Inez’s interests included her
family, her church and she loved having morning coffee with the
« coffee group » at McDonald’s on Albion
St. Inez and Robert attended First Baptist Church, Amherst
and Main St. Baptist Church, Sackville.
Inez was able to remain at home until
her passing and her family wishes to acknowledge and thank Dr Shen and
Lisa, Dr Short and the palliative care nurses, Kim and Amy, the many
VON nurses and support care workers who provided such wonderful
care. As well, Inez’s family was so grateful for
the services provided by the Special Patient Program and the Amherst
Red Cross.
Inez’s family wishes to
express our sincere gratitude to Rev. Dr. Dan Green, Rev. Don Miller
as well as her many friends and family for their prayers, visits,
calls, meals and thoughtful gifts.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
St, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visitation will be held on
Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. Inez’s funeral service will take
place at First Baptist Church, Amherst, with Rev. Dan Green
officiating, on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 2 pm. Burial
will take place at the Fort Lawrence Cemetery immediately following
the funeral. In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, masks
are required inside both the funeral home and the church.
Please call 902-667-8777 to pre-register if you will be attending the
funeral. Pre-registration is not required for
visitation.
Donations may be made to the First
Baptist Church, Amherst, the Red Cross, the VON or charity of your
choice, in Inez’s memory.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Inez’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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19342020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Inez A B Copp 19342020..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia