CARBONNEAU (Vieth), Julie

Of Beaver Bank, passed away peacefully with the loving presence of her family, on the morning of Sunday, May 15, 2022 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, she was the oldest of three children of parents Mildred ‘Millie’ (Munroe) and Gordon ‘Gordie’ Vieth, who met while serving our country overseas during the Second World War. Best friends with her sister Patricia "Pat" Chapman (Brian), who would talk every day on the telephone, and absolutely spoiled her baby brother, David Vieth (Susan). Raised in Halifax and later moving to Beaver Bank, Julie was wooed by Paul Carbonneau and his motorcycle. So in love, they were married in 1970. Summers were filled with cottage and camping adventures, most fondly to Inverness, Parrsboro and Prince Edward Island. Devoted mother to Tonya Carbonneau (Rick Sampson), Theresa Mudge (Nathan) and Troy Carbonneau (Belinda Kennett), Julie was a loving mother every step of the way. She is fondly remembered for her epic dance moves, namely ‘the bump’ sending her kids flying across the room, followed by her contagious laugh. Adoring and doting nanny to Logan, Cameron, Brayden, Landon, Nolan, Alexander and Amaya. Julie absolutely treasured and lived for her children and grandchildren. So important to her was that they had their favourite meals and treats when visiting! Ice cream and Quality Street chocolates were always on hand. We smile remembering how she would sing at the top of her lungs, a most recent favourite being "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies. From age 23 to 65, (yes that’s 42 years!), Julie served at Scotia Nursing Homes Ltd. as a dietary aide. She adored the residents, her co-workers and the owners of B.D. Stevens Ltd. She was so proud and grateful to serve in such a loving environment. After work, she delighted in having her glass of Pepsi and reading Harlequin romance novels, sometimes three in a day! In typical Julie fashion, she couldn’t wait to see how the love story ended… so she read the last chapter first! And then there’s bingo. Oh, how Julie looked forward to Friday night bingo at St. John Vianney Church! So superstitious was she that she would ask her grandchildren what colour dauber should be used on bingo night, believing this would bring her good luck, promising Frosties to all if she won. And guess what? The grandsons would always have Frosties, win or lose! We will always remember and miss Julie’s generosity, joyfulness and kindness. A special thanks to the 8.2 Medical Unit Care Team for their attentiveness and compassion. Our family is immensely comforted by their care. A private family service with close friends will be held to honour Julie in Oakridge Memorial Gardens on August 20th at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting: www.coleharbourfuneral.com Thank you, Julie Ann, for all that you are. May you continue to shine bright.