Cecilia Power dies at age 102

Age 102, born in Linwood. This past Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 our beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital with loving family members present. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, William Power ( Eileen), Shirley Lavers ( Ed), Marcella Degruchy (Charlie), Joan Blackman (Bruce), Nadine Felix (Dave) and Linda Pinkney ( Steve); 18 grandchildren; 29 great- grandchildren and five great great- grandchildren; as well as her sister, Alice Fiander, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Martha (Flavin) Kinney; brothers, Charles, John, James and Duncan, and two brothers in infancy; loving husband, William Power; son, Patrick Power; and grandchildren, Michael Lavers, Conrad Degruchy, and, sadly, she was shortly followed in death on December 26th by granddaughter, Erin Blackman Nunez. She will be remembered for her love, energy, hard work, thoughtfulness, and discipline, all of which were beneficial to helping us on our journeys. She worked very hard on their beautiful property on Linwood Harbour raising her family. She also worked at St. Martha’s Hospital for over 20 years and formed many lasting and special friendships while there. Cecilia loved travelling, including trips to Ireland; numerous trips to Virginia, and Ontario, and trips to the Dominican Republic, Central America, North Carolina, and Alberta to visit family. She was an avid baker, making the best apple pies and strawberry jam. She also loved to knit, gifting so many special things to family members. She was one of the biggest fans of the Toronto Blue Jays and loved old country music. Cecilia had an incredible green thumb, taking great pride in her beautiful flowers. "Grandma" loved making cherished memories with her family during Christmas and will be dearly missed by so many. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 2nd at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie. Burial at a later date. Online condolences:

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Age 91, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020, at home in Halifax. He was born in Halifax and raised in Cow Bay. He was the son of the late Charles and Harriet Woodhams. Lindsay was predeceased by his siblings, Elizabeth (Betty), Douglas (Doug), and Donald (Woody). Lindsay; was retired from electronics for 45 years, last working with the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. He dedicated the majority of his life to the Masonic Order where he was a prominent figure. He leaves behind his nieces in British Columbia, Tracie Woodhams, Kris Thomas, and Michelle Woodhams; as well as his "adopted daughters" as he referred to them, Elaina Pitre (Myles), Margaret Stewart and Kimberlea Brewer. Due to COVID-19 a service will be held by the Order of the Eastern Star when restrictions have been lifted. In lieu of any flowers, donations can be made to the RAM Glaucoma Fund, care of The QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Box 9000, Halifax, NS B3K 6A3. Online condolences:

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