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It is with heavy hearts that we announce
the passing of Dorcas Elizabeth
MacEachern, age 88, of Amherst, Nova Scotia. Dorcas
passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre.
Born in Fenwick, Nova Scotia, Dorcas was
the daughter of the late Aubrey and Violet (Smith)
Nelson.
She loved bowling, playing darts,
knitting, making baby quilts and watching curling. A member
of the 50 Plus Club and past member of the Air Force Club.
Dorcas enjoyed spending summers at the trailer on Cameron’s Beach as
well as many road trips to Ontario for visits with extended
family.
Dorcas is survived by daughters Jolene
(Larry Fullerton) MacEachern, Amherst, Sharon (Robert) Gouchie of
Shubencadie, Kelli (Peter) White, Riverview NB, Paula (Caleb Woods)
Snider of Springhill; brothers, Owen (Shirley) Nelson and Stanley
Nelson; eight grandchildren, Keri, Kelli, Cassi, Alex, Ryan, Dillon,
Kiefer, and Korbin; eight great grandchildren and one great grandson
due in July 2025, as well as sisters in law, Elizabeth,
Eleanor, and Sheila Nelson, and Flora Thomas; brothers in law, Carl
and Angus (Carolyn) MacEachern, and many special nieces and
nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband, Douglas MacEachern; one daughter Colleen Dorcas
MacEachern; brothers, Bert (Bessie) Nelson, Hilton (Moira) Nelson,
Laurie Nelson, Alden Nelson, Kensil (Marjorie) Nelson, Leonard
Nelson, Douglas (Shirley) Nelson as well as her sisters,
Audrey (Ernie) Coates, Shirley (Vic) Arsenault and her sister in law
Carol Nelson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church
St., Amherst (902-667-8777, from where an Afternoon of Remembrance
will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm. A
graveside service will be held in the Fenwick Cemetery at a later
date.
Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of Dorcas may do so to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial
atwww.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
1937 2025
Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Dorcas Elizabeth MacEachern 1937 2025
obituaries notice Dorcas Elizabeth MacEachern 1937 2025
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dorcas Elizabeth MacEachern 1937 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
