Kathleen L. “Kaye” Jordan
1927-2018
“The song is ended, but the
melody lingers on… Irving Berlin”
Saddened hearts announce the
passing of Kathleen peacefully in her daughter Marjorie’s
arms. She was a dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister
and dear friend. She was born in Wolfville, NS to Marjorie (Bent)
& Clifford Robinson at apple blossom time. She raised her
family until they could take care of themselves, then worked in
Kentville at the BFM Hospital CSR for 13 years before coming to
Calgary as a special nanny to her granddaughters. She lived in Calgary
for 39 years, reprising her nanny role for other children and building
a lot of friendships. She returned to Nova Scotia in 2016 when
dementia became a risk factor and stayed with family until the fall of
2017 when the disease progressed to the point where she needed more
care.
She was a proud, deeply
independent woman who loved her hula and tai-chi classes as well as
the Bowview Elder Day Program. She deeply cared for her family and
friends, loved home making, dancing, music, humour, a good hot cup of
tea and a bargain. She enjoyed being back by the ocean and had many
excursions to the nearby seaside while she was living
here.
She
is survived by daughters: Marjorie (Bill) Hockey, Boutiliers Point;
Marian, (Tim) Jordan-Scapillato, Wakefield, PQ. Granddaughters:
Jennifer, (Steve) Hockey Mullen; Jillian, (Dave) Hockey-Arsenault;
Janet Hockey; and Lauren (Greg) Millette, of Ottawa: Great grandsons
Emery and Everett Hockey-Arsenault, Ottawa. Sisters: Joanne Williams,
Winnipeg and Carol, (Terry) Adams; Brothers: Norman, (Anna); Craig and
Darren Robinson; Nieces: Lisa, Shanna Williams, Alexandria; Lisa
Hammond; Kathy Mahodil; and, Glenys Buhrman. Nephews Michael, Norman
and Graham: two step-grandchildren Sadie Scapillato-Hall
(Jesse Hall), Nick Scapillato (Michael Jones) and two
great-step-grandchildren Olivia and James
Hall.
A huge thanks to the staff on Princes Lane and
Sullivans Lane at Parkstone Enhanced Care, Bayers Lake. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society will be appreciated.
Service arrangements are being made by J. A. Snow Funeral Home with a
memorial service and internment planned in the spring in Kentville,
apple blossom time. To leave an online condolence please
visit:
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kathleen L Kaye Jordan 19272018.source
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia