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In their loss and grief, the family of Harriette Rita Stoodley, 80, of Garden Lots announces her peaceful passing on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Harriette is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Claude; sons, Claude (Michelle), Garden Lots, Dana (Anne), Garden Lots. grandchildren; Evan (MacKenzie), Mahone Bay, Laura (Colby) Frank, Blockhouse, Claude, and Colby, Garden Lots; great grandchildren, George, Cecilia, and Martha; brother-in-law, Basil (Silvia); sisters in law, Madelyn Strowbridge, Muriel Pike, and also many special nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Harriette was the last surviving child of her family and is predeceased by parents, Richard and Mae (Frittenburg) Morash, siblings, Dana (Flora), George (Marilyn), beloved sister, Jenny (Gerald) Knox, infant sister, Brenda and nephew, Carl.
Born in Blue Rocks, January 16, 1944, Harriette was the baby of her family and often told stories of her youth on the Herring rock. Her father had a soft spot for Harriette and he would often cater to her fussiness, slipping her change when she did not like dinner she would go buy a treat instead. In her teenage years, she worked at various retail stores in Blue Rocks and Lunenburg. At just seventeen, she found herself falling deeply in love with a handsome young man named Claude, marrying a few years later. Together, they raised their sons, Claude and Dana. Her husband and boys were her pride and joy. She devoted her love and support to them.
Throughout the years Harriette loved a great dance or a good card game with her close friends, Tom, Sarah, Wallace and Sandra. She also developed a passion for crafting and took great joy in teaching herself to sew, knit and crochet. Harriette loved warm weather and sunshine, often walking her beloved German Shepherd, Sheeba. After Claude retired from sea, they enjoyed long, joyous golden years together, creating many memories and cherishing the time they had with family and friends.
As her family grew with grandchildren, Harriette never missed a moment. She attended all their milestones, always proud to be there. She adored and loved her whole family. With two sons and three grandsons, her granddaughter Laura held a special place in her heart. Harriette loved dressing Laura up for photoshoots or for church on Sundays. She had a passion for fashion and always took pride in her appearance, wearing nice clothing and shoes and was never without her jewelry. As an opportunity opened, she joined the gals at Famous Town Ladies Shop in Lunenburg. She never missed a day, treasured the women she worked with and remembered her time there fondly.
Harriette was proud to be from Blue Rocks and cherished her church community. As a devoted member of St. Barnabas Church, she rarely missed a Sunday service and was active on the church council and in the Ladies’ Guild, where she made many great memories and lifelong friends.
In recent years, Harriette resided at Hillside Pines Nursing Home, and her loving husband Claude faithfully visited her nearly every day, a testament to the deep bond they shared throughout their 61 years of marriage. The family would like to express profound gratitude to the staff at Hillside Pines Nursing home for the care and love they showed Harriette and the family these last two years. Your kindness and compassion went above and beyond—thank you.
Harriette will be remembered for her boundless love for her family, her warm smile and her generosity of spirit. She had an incredible ability to make everyone feel special and welcome and her home was always open to friends and family alike.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 332, Lunenburg. A memorial service will be held for Harriette at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks on Tuesday, October 22 at 11:00 am, Rev. Ian Wissler officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Blue Rocks or Hillside Pines Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family.
Monday October 14th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Lunenburg, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Harriette Rita Stoodley Monday October 14th 2024
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