Lois Yvonne Gordon
Sydney Mines
We regret to announce the passing of Lois Gordon, age 85, on December 14, 2019, at the Northside Community Guest Home.
Born in Glace Bay on March 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Moses and Ruby (Miller) Roberts. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines. Lois was the organist at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, North Sydney for over 30 years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Lois worked for the Town of Sydney Mines for over 30 years, and was Town Clerk for 27 years. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star. In her later years, she loved to bake cookies and baked goods, and give them to family and friends.
She is survived by her son Russell (Brenda), grandchildren Robert (Caelin)and Jennifer, and her great-granddaughter Lily Grace. She also leaves behind to mourn her sisters-in-law Mary Gordon, NB, and Minnie Roberts, Sydney Mines, and nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Russell Sr., sisters Connie (Doug) MacDonald, and Gwen (Charles) Henrich, brother Buddy Roberts, brother-in-law Billy, and mother and father-in-law Robert and Margie Gordon.
Her family would like to thank the Northside Homemakers and the VON for all the care which kept her in her home as long as possible. Thank also to the nursing staff, kitchen staff and housekeepers at the Northside Community Guest Home for their care and compassion over the years.
There will be no visitation. A private family celebration of her life will take place Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2 pm in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Richie Robinson officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Giles Presbyterian church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, or to a charity of one’s choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lois Roberts Gordon 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia