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Louise Vincelli

Born In: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: September 5th, 1925

Passed in: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: June 20th, 2016

VINCELLI, Louise - 90, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2016 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Louise was born September 5, 1925 in Yarmouth, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ida Maude (Pierce) Robicheau. Louise relocated to Halifax at a very young age where she worked in restaurants for approximately five years before continuing on to Montreal where she did the same until her marriage to Joe. She spent her married years keeping a beautiful home as well as a country cottage. Louise was tragically involved in a motor vehicle accident when she was in her early 30’s that left her with a broken neck which took several months in hospital to mend. This injury, along with the suggestion of her doctor to “do something with her hands”, prompted her to take up quilting. This truly became a lifelong passion for her. Each quilt she made became more beautiful than the one before. Upon the death of her husband in 1976 Louise returned to her hometown of Yarmouth to be closer to her mother and other family members. Here she again worked in the restaurant business and local tourist shops. In 1978 she decided to open her own collectibles and craft shop in Port Maitland which allowed her to delve even further into her craft/art. For many years her ribbon clad quilts could be admired at the local exhibitions as well as quilt shows. She also entered her beauties at the international level and was always rewarded with a ribbon of recognition. She has seen her quilts be published in magazines and has even been commissioned by a patron in England to make a masterpiece for her home. Over the years she has shared her passion with willing students encouraging them to become traditional quilters (no cutting wheel, no machine… all by hand). Louise’s quilts brought her many friends over the years both locally and abroad who will miss her dearly. Louise is survived by her sisters, Pearl Boudreau (Ontario) and Phillis Chybowski (California); brother-in-law Eddie Chybowski; nieces Wanda Louise Chybowski (California) and Karen Shannon (Ontario); nephews Wayne Boudreau (Ontario) & John Chybowski (California) and special friend Sally Goodwin (Yarmouth). Aside from her parents and husband Louise was predeceased by brothers George Robicheau and Wilfred Robicheau and sister Marguerite Newell. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth A graveside service will be held at a later date. The family and Sally wish to express a sincere thank you to the nurses of the ED and 3 South as well as Dr. David Webster for his care of Louise over the years.

 

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