Audrey «AJ» Chappell
1935-2020
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of
Audrey Joan Chappell, age 85, of Tidnish
Bridge, NS. Audrey («AJ») passed away at High Crest Nursing
Home, Springhill on Saturday, October 24, 2020 with her devoted
sister-in-law, Ruth Chappell, by her side.
Born in Tidnish Bridge, NS, July 7, 1935. Audrey was the only
daughter of the late Fred and Pearl (Helm) Chappell.
After leaving Tidnish Bridge, Audrey lived in
Western Canada, mostly in British Columbia, for 25 years working with
Canada Post. She travelled extensively, including Australia, but no
matter where she lived, she always came back to Nova Scotia whenever
she could. Once while living out west, she arrived on the
family’s doorstep in Nova Scotia on Christmas Eve as a
surprise after telling us she would not be able to get home that year
and had sent gifts and a Christmas card saying » Wish I could be
there for Christmas».
She relocated back to Nova Scotia (Halifax) to finish off her
career in the post office. Upon retiring, she moved back to the
«Ole Place» Chappell Homestead built in 1835 on the Tidnish
Head Road, where she stayed until just 5 months before her
death.
Audrey loved her family dearly and showed it,
whether it was cooking her supreme secret recipe creamed lobster,
handing you cash so you could get a lobster roll if going on a
vacation, or looking forward to family picnics eating lobster (‘Red
Bugs») at the Tidnish Dock Park. A true Chappell, she relished
traditional foods such as smelts (or any fish!), white rolls,
broadbeans, butter, ham, baked beans, squares and cookies, and most of
all, tea – anytime, anywhere, with everyone. She loved
playing cribbage, seldom missing the Tidnish Crossroad
Community Hall tournament on Saturdays, and was always up for a game
with family whether skunking others or being skunked herself. She
loved the garden at her home and each year would enjoy tilling up
potatoes and sharing her bounty of blue potatoes with family and
friends. Growing gladiolus flowers was a long time hobby of
the family up at the «Ole Place» and
Audrey loved distributing flower bouquets to numerous people.
Audrey was extremely kind and donated generously to many charities for
the betterment of both people and animals. She loved cats and had
adopted many over her life-time.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and
was predeceased by her brothers John William Chappell in infancy and
Keith Helm Chappell. She is survived by her very special
sister-in-law, Ruth Chappell, Tidnish Bridge, who was instrumental to
Audrey being able to stay in her own home for many years. She
is also survived by three nieces, Kim (Chappell) Ouellette, Andrea
Chappell, and Michele Chappell, known affectionately as 1st, 2nd, and
3rd niece respectively, five great-nieces (Claire, Maria,
Lydia McInerney, Anna and Rosie Ouellettte) and two great-nephews
(Liam McInerney and Rejean Ouellette). Audrey was loved immensely by
her family. She meant the world to all of us. There will never be
another Audrey, and we are so fortunate to have had this most loving,
caring, loyal, generous, and selfless person in our
lives.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of
the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70
Church Street, Amherst (902-667-8777). Cremation has taken place. A
family celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at a later
date.
Donations in memory of Audrey may be made to the Arthritis
Society, the Cumberland VON, or your charity of choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Audrey’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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19352020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Audrey AJ Chappell 19352020..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia