Florence Mildred Bond
1932-2020
BOND,Florence
Mildred– Age 88 of Canso, NS It is
with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nanny
and Great Grandma. Mom passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, in
Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso with her loving family by her side.
She has been reunited with her parents the late Walter and Mary
(Spears) Swaine of Canso.
She is survived by her sons, Douglas (Imelda) Dartmouth;
Donald (Julia) and Ronald (Colleen) both of Canso and daughter, Helen
David (Anthony) of Hazel Hill; 7 grandchildren, Natasha (Wes) of
Eastern Passage; Tony (Courtney) of FoxIsland; Marie of Dartmouth;
Amanda (Lloyd) Fox Island; Kyle (Mindy)Ontario; Robyn (Wayne) of
Canso; Gerald (Amy) of Truro; 7 great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Matthew,
Grayson, Jordan, Jasper, Bianca and Emberly; 1 step-grandson James and
4 step-granddaughters Madison, Abby, Sophie,and Josie. She is also
survived by sisters, Elizabeth (Liddy) Foster Prince Edward Island;
and Norma Dobson FoxIsland.
She was predeceased by her husband Edward of 67 years this
past July, an infant daughter, Margaret; siblings Clarence, Doug,
Jack, Ross, Evelyn, Margaret “Peg”, Frances, Mabel, Julia
and James. Also survived by many nieces, nephews. A very special thank
you to the staff and nurses at “Canso Seaside Manor” who
took such great care of Mom for the last three years.There are no
words to express how grateful we are for all the love, and kindness
you all gave to Mom during her time as a resident there, you all truly
made it her home and especially so during this pandemic. Mom was a
Homemaker, an avid Knitter, and loved doing word Search puzzle books.
Mom will be remembered most for the wool socks and
fishermen’s mittens that she made for many years. A special
thanks to Greta Roberts, Jackie Brymer, Mary Greencorn, Nancy
MacDonald and Amanda Rossong your compassion, love and Kindness will
never be forgotten. To the nurses of Eastern Memorial Hospital and Dr
Millburn your kindness and compassion got us through a difficult time,
we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful care and
respect shown to Mom.
In keeping with Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken
place. Due to the current Covid restrictions there will be no service,
it will be held at a later date when all family can travel safely.
Memorial donations can be made to either The Star of the Sea building
Fund or Canso Seaside Manor Recreation Fund. Words of comfort may be
frowarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
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Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia