Beatrice’s Obituary
Beatrice Yolanda (Kohler) Buchanan – 98, of West Green Harbour passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022 at Surf Lodge Nursing Home with her daughters by her side.
Beatrice was born on March 9, 1923 the youngest daughter of Francis and Edith Kohler. She was predeceased by her husband Louis Buchanan, her daughter Wanda Patricia Lee and son-in-law Lawrence Smith.
Beatrice worked at various companies such as Moirs, National Sea and Cox’s in her early years, and later became devoted to her family and home. She made relatives and friends feel welcome and was always willing to help people and organizations in the community. She was an excellent homemaker and cook and had a reputation for making delicious baked goods for all occasions. Having a large family gathering around the supper table made her very happy. She was a talented seamstress and quilted many treasured quilts. Playing cards and other games with her family and friends was always one of her favorite things to do. She enjoyed gardening and working outside in the yard making sure everything looked its best. She loved traveling with her husband Louis to the Old Time Fiddling Contests and making friends along the way. She shared his love for music and enjoyed listening to the old favorites and hearing her girls sing. Beatrice was very compassionate and always had a heartwarming smile.
Beatrice was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandma. She will be cherished by her children; Mollie Smith, Sharon (Michael) Shand, Bonnie (Greg) Kenney, and Shelly (Eric)MacIntosh; Grandchildren Michael (Angie), Erin, Jennifer (Paul), Ira (Jessie), Nikolas (Anca), Andreas, Alexandra (Drew), Liv, and Natalie (Ryan); Great Grandchildren; Xainder, Maddox, Alex, Rhiannon, Evan, Jackson, Nikolas, Guinevere and many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne. A visitation will take place on Tuesday February 22nd at 1:00 pm from the Huskilson’s Chapel at 58 Bulkley Street, Shelburne with a service immediately following at 2:00 pm. Proof of double vaccination will be checked at the entrance and the wearing of masks and social distancing are mandatory at both visitation and service. A private family burial will take place at the Kohler cemetery in West Green Harbour.
The family would like to thank the staff at Surf Lodge and Dr. Mark Riley for their kindness and care. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.huskilson.net
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beatrice Yolanda Buchanan March 09 1923 February 17 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Shelburne, Province: Nova Scotia