BRAITHWAITE,
Beryl Isaline (Parris)
Whitney Pier
We, the family of Beryl Isaline (Parris) Braithwaite, age 97,
regret to announce her passing on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the Glace
Bay Healthcare Complex.
Born December 29, 1920, in Sydney, she was the daughter of
the late Alexander and Daisy (Skeete) Parris.
For 21 years, Beryl was employed at Woolworth’s
Department Store. She was a dedicated member of St. Philips African
Orthodox Church, Whitney Pier, where she was involved in the Altar
Guild and Vestory. An avid community member, Beryl was a former member
of Club 55, the Army Navy, the Sydney Pensioner’s Club, the
Sergeants Mess at Victoria Park and the Ladies Auxiliary at the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier. She enjoyed bowling and a
good game of tarabish.
Beryl is survived by her sons, Sheldon (Natalie) and Dave;
sister, Pam Parris; brother, Eddie (Laura) Parris; grandchildren,
David Braithwaite (Marlene), Dionne (Frankie) Romard, Shelly
Braithwaite, Adam and Matthew (Nicole) Fitzgerald;
great-grandchildren, Brittney, Evan, Rylan, Braylan, Alexander and
Lillian; great-great-granddaughter, Kiley; numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Evelyn Braithwaite;
sisters, Thelma Parris, Muriel Brown, Olive Parris, Ruby Thompson and
Ursil Braithwaite; brother, Cecil Parris and two brothers in
infancy.
We would like to thank the sincere and dedicated staff at
Taigh Na Mara and the Glace Bay Hospital for the wonderful care
provided to our mother.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on
Wednesday, March 14 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the
chapel on Thursday, March 15 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Mother Phyllis
Marsh officiating. Interment in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later
date.
Memorials may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club.
Words of
comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beryl Braithwaite 19202018.source
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia