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It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Thelma Higgins on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Whitney Pier, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Sidella (Warren) Wells.
She is survived by her loving son, Warren (April) Higgins, Sydney; her pride and joy, Jennie; three sisters, Bernice (Ray) Lumsden, Westmount, Sheila King, Whitney Pier, Beulah Patterson, Sydney; two brothers, Earl (Sally) Wells, Randolph (Joyce) Wells, both of Whitney Pier.
She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril Higgins; daughter, Alana Genevieve; sister, Sally Hollahan.
Visitation will be on Friday, Sept. 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St, Sydney. A funeral service will be in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment will follow the service at the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.chantfuneralhome.com.

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  Betty Quartermain on September 4th, 2010

  “Warren & family,
  
  So sorry for your loss.
  
  I remember how your Mom loved to dance (1950's). Sunday afternoons she & cousin, Laurier often ended up at Granny Wells' with pears, crackers & cheese & of course, a Cape Breton cup of tea to reminisce about last night's dance. I've lived off the Island since 1962 so have lost touch with most of the cousins. Betty & Laurier phoned today to say they had attended your Mom's funeral.
  
  May you have many happy memories to help ease your loss.”

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• Sincere Sympathy

  Raylene Withrow on September 2nd, 2010

  “So sorry to hear about your loss
  
  Our thoughts are with you and your family
  
  Kevin & Raylene Withrow”

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• BRENDA DIXON-HILLBISH on September 2nd, 2010

  “WARREN AND FAMILY:
  
  
  
  MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU NOW WARREN.
  
  
  
  
  
  BRENDA DIXON-HILLBISH
  
  WIDOW OF STEWART DIXON”

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