Obituary Overview
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Gwendolyn Wessell age 92 of Amherst on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Northumberland Hall, Amherst surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Amherst, Lillian was a daughter of the late Garnet Gerald and Hattie Mae (Waugh) McDonald.
Lillian was a faithful member of Immanuel United Church, where she was active with the choir, Sunday school teacher as well as past president of the UCW. She also served on the Board of Stewart. Lillian organized the annual Christmas Eve pageant for many years.
Lillian has been a positive influence to many children that she babysat for several years in her home. She also enjoyed knitting and quilting.
Lillian will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Gwen Wessell, Amherst; sons, Harold (Darlene) and Allen (Debbie) both of Amherst, Robert, Victoria, BC and Peter (Judy), Mississauga, ON; sister, Leota Murphy, Amherst; brother, David (Elli), Amherst; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Herbert; infant son, Richard Gilbert; infant daughter, Carolyn June; sisters, Muriel McDonald, Annie Hunter and Evelyn Hollis; brothers, Laurie (Buddy) and Gerald.
A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm with funeral service on Monday at 11:00 am with Mr. Wayne Jarvis, DLM officiating all from Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (902) 667-9906. Following the reception Lillian will be laid to rest beside her husband in the West Amherst Old Burial Ground Cemetery.
In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in Lillian’s memory can be made to the Cumberland Palliative Hospice Society or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences & sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lillian G Wessell 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia