Christine H. Johnson
MELVILLE – Christine Hazel (MacGregor) Johnson, of Melville, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018, surrounded by love, in the Valley View Villa, Riverton.
Born in Cape John on April 27, 1927, she was a daughter of the late George and Hazel (Langille) MacGregor.
Christine is survived by her husband of 48 years, Earl; daughter, Marjorie DeWolfe; sons, David (Sheila) Turple and Erwin (Nancy) Johnson; sisters, Sadie Craig and Kathleen Baillie; daughters-in-law, Beverly Turple and Susan Paddock; sons-in-law, Dan Elliott and Ronnie MacKenzie; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Everett Turple; daughters, Janet Elliott, Ruby MacKenzie and Kathleen Rose; sons, Gregory and Stuart Turple; grandson, Mark DeWolfe; sisters, Grace Swantee and Marie Park; brothers, James and Robert MacGregor; sons-in-law, Jim Rose and David DeWolfe.
Christine had a remarkable talent for baking, quilting and creating beautiful handiwork. She lovingly cared for her house plants and flower gardens. She had a way of connecting with people, a friendly smile and outstretched hands were an expression of her love for others. Christine was a member of St. George’s Presbyterian Church, River John, and a life member of St. George’s Atlantic Missionary Society. She had a strong faith and a deep devotion to her family, who wish to express their appreciation to Valley View Villa for the excellent care Christine received as a resident over the past five years.
Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, and Funeral 2:00 p.m. Saturday, both in St. George’s Presbyterian Church, River John. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to the St. George’s Presbyterian Church, The Alzheimer Society or a charity of your c ho ice.www.m cl ar en funeral. ca We thank God for the gift of Christine!
Thomas Frederick Kitson, age 67 of Union Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 6, 2018, at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in New Glasgow he was a son of the late Thomas and Cecilia (Campbell) Kitson.
Tom grew up in Brown’s Point before moving to Mount William Road and then to Union Centre. He attended West Pictou District High School. Tom was most recently employed at MacCulloch’s Truck Services in Stellarton, where he worked in the parts department, prior to which he worked for Maritime Auto Supplies as the paint manager. Tom was an avid Boston Bruins fan whose fondest memory was getting to see the Bruins play the Montreal Canadians in Halifax. He spent the last few years at home with his feline companion Mac, who was always by his side.
Tom is survived by his wife Leslie (Lowther) Kitson, daughters: Cheryl (Donnie) McInnis, Stellarton; Marie (Jeff) MacDonald, Fort McPherson, NWT; sons: Greg Kitson, Calgary; Bill (Alana Kent), Union Centre; grandchildren: Cecilia And Emily, Thomas and Jack; a brother Gordie (Darlene) Kitson, a sister, Kaye Kitson, several nieces and nephews.
Tom was predeceased by his sisters: Eleanor (Pug) Talbot and Vi Melanson.
Cremation to take place. There will be no visitation by request. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
No flowers by request. Donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation, Autism Pictou County or to a charity of one’s choice. Special thanks to Dr. Hack of the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow and Dr. Min Lee of the QEII in Halifax.
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