Velvet (Swan) Cousins
North Sydney
With her loving family by her side, Velvet (Swan) Cousins passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2021 following a sudden and brief illness.
Velvet, the youngest of Mary (Roberts) and Stephen Swan’s five children, grew up on Park Road in Bras d’Or. At age 14, she met the love of her life, Wayne Cousins (deceased). Together they raised their three boys, Breton, Mackenzie (Mandy), and Carter. Their family enjoyed long Sunday afternoon drives around the Bras d’Or Lakes, summer trips to Inverness Beach, and the occasional game of Yahtzee.
Velvet was proud to be a breast cancer survivor. She devoted much of her time to supporting her fellow survivors and raising funds to find a cure. She was an active member of the Cape Breastoners Dragon Boat Team.
For 25 years, Velvet managed various Robin’s Donuts stores across Cape Breton. She loved getting up every morning to serve her loyal customers a cup of hot coffee with a big smile on the side. In recent years she filled her empty nest with her three cats, Molly, Maggie, and Tippy, whom she loved dearly.
In July, Velvet became a grandmother to Mackenzie and Mandy’s precious Rosalee. She cherished every moment they had together.
In addition to her three children and granddaughter, Velvet is survived by her brother Lawrence and three sisters, Marilyn (Fred), Nancy, and Diane (Billy); her 7 nephews and 4 nieces, several great nephews and great nieces, and many cousins.
Along with her parents and her beloved husband Wayne, Velvet was predeceased by her stillborn daughter, Cassandra, as well as her parents-in-law Adeline and Jim Cousins.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 11 am in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or. Due to Covid restrictions, seating in the church is limited. Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Velvet Swan Cousins 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia