Therese Marie Dickie – 93, Truro, passed away
unexpectedly on Monday evening, December 27, 2021, at Wynn Park Villa,
Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and
Florence (Doucette) MacKenzie. She grew up in Truro with her six
brothers and three sisters on Park Road near Victoria Park and Miller
Street by the rail yards.
Therese was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic
Church. She graduated from St. Martha’s Hospital Nursing
School, Antigonish in 1950. Her career as a Registered Nurse began at
the old Colchester Hospital in the 1950s and 1960s. She completed her
re-entry course in 1979 and then continued working at Colchester
Regional Hospital from 1979 – 1993 from where she
retired.
Our mother was a gentle soul who showed nothing but kindness
to everyone. Family meant everything to her and she loved all her
family members and friends, near and far. Therese is survived by her
sons, Angus, Moncton; Dave, Steven, Truro; grandchildren, Amanda,
Zane, Rodrigo, Diego; siblings, Hugh MacKenzie, Winnipeg, Manitoba;
Catherine Daniels, Destin, Florida; Ronald (Louella) MacKenzie, Truro;
Lauchie MacKenzie, Halifax; many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband,
Donald Stewart Dickie; siblings, Anne Marilyn MacKenzie, Donald
MacKenzie, Kenneth MacKenzie, David MacKenzie, Anne Marie
DeFontes.
Special thanks are extended to friends and neighbours,
especially, Bill and Phyllis Mills. As well, we extend our sincere
appreciation to the staff of Wynn Park Villa, especially Sharon and
Denise.
If so desired, donations in Therese’s memory to The
Arthritis Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation are welcomed. Due to
current Covid-19 restrictions, Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at a later date at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic
Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro. Interment in Immaculate Conception
Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Therese’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Therese Marie Dickie 1928 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia