Doris Jean Turnbull
1940-2018
Turnbull, Doris Jean, age 77, of Stellarton (formally
Greenwood), passed away peacefully at the Maritime Oddfellows Home in
Pictou, surrounded by family, on April 3, 2018. Doris was a beautiful
person with a kind and selfless heart who loved her family and friends
dearly. She will be greatly missed.
Born in
New Glasgow, she was the daughter of the late John W. Reid &
Georgina (Livingston) Reid – Doyle. Doris is survived by her beloved
siblings: sister, Carol Reid (Greenwood) and brother, Robert (Margie),
MacLellan’s Mountain. She is predeceased by her brother, Johnny. Doris
was the loving wife of the late Douglas (Slug) Turnbull. She and
Douglas enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. Doris was a cherished
mother to her five children: Douglas “Dougie”, Little
Harbour; Brian (Rhonda), Dartmouth; Beverly, Trenton; Jeffrey
(Darlene), New Glasgow and Darren (Denise), Falmouth. She was also a
treasured Nannie to Crystal, Devon, Travis, Cameron, Kristen, Alanna
(Sandy), Bryden (Rod), Karleigh, Kurtis, Taylor, Mackenzie, Keigan and
the ‘bestest’ Great- Nannie to Olivia and Sadie. Doris is also
survived by sister in laws, Mary and Marjorie (Buddy); brother in laws
Sam (Leona) and Ronald (Eileen) as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by sister in law, Elsie; brother in laws, Jim,
John, Harold, Denny, Mel; nephews, Stephen and Matthew and niece,
Vicky.
Doris was fun loving, warmhearted and
thoughtful. She very much enjoyed spending time with family and
friends. She loved taking trips with Sam and Leona or simply
looking at family photos over a cup of tea.
She was a resident of Greenwood for most of her life, where she was a
member of the Union Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir. Doris
was also an avid bowler in which she participated in numerous leagues
along side her life long friend Carrol Arbuckle. Doris and her husband
Douglas also volunteered at the Pictou County Food Bank for several
years. In her younger years, her work life ranged from the candy
counter at the Academy Theatre to waitressing at the Heather Hotel.
She worked at Zellers until Kmart opened its doors, where she stayed
until they closed 25 years later and she retired. After leaving Kmart
she went on to provide in home care for several families. She was the
matriarch of the family and was much appreciated and well respected
for the many roles she fulfilled. Doris will be deeply missed by all
who had the privilege of knowing her. We are left with many beautiful
memories of her to cherish for a lifetime and for that we are
thankful.
The sincerest of appreciation to
all the staff at the Maritime Oddfellows Home for providing Doris with
such exceptional care and wonderful compassion during the end of her
stay.
The family will receive visitors at
H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow on Friday, April 6th, from 2pm –
4pm and 6pm – 8pm. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April
7th at 11 am at the Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn with Rev. Greg
Dickson presiding. Burial to follow at the Thorburn
Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the Pictou County Food bank in memory of Doris or to the
Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.
www.angusfuneralhomes.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Doris Jean Turnbull 19402018.source
Death notice for the town of: Stellarton, Province: Nova Scotia