Alice "Isabel" Snow
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt Alice Isabel Snow, age 87, at the Halifax Infirmary on February 3, 2019.
Mom was born in Birch Grove to Donald John and Margaret MacDonald; one of twelve children. She married William Snow and together they raised two daughters, Judy and Faye. She is survived by her daughter Judy Griffin (Bill) Port Hawkesbury. She will be lovingly remembered as “Nannie Snow” by her grandchildren, Bill (Maryann), Crystal (Mike), Debbie (Kevin) and Freddie as well as ten Great-grandchildren Brady, Hannah, Michael, Avery, Aidan, Aaron, Corey, Taylor, Kristy, Cameron and great-great-grandchild Wyatt. She is also survived by her brother, Vernon MacDonald; brothers-in-law, Ches and Rob; sisters-in-law, Leah and Flora as well as many special nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Bill (March 26, 2000); daughter, Faye (February 13, 1979); as well as brothers, Robert, Pringle and Donald; sisters, Janet, Mary, Annie, Florence, Sarah, Georgina and Louise. Also, brother-in-law, Andy and sisters-in-law, Emily, Louise, Mabel and Sade.
Mom will be greatly missed by her Nieces, Sheila and Jessica MacDonald (Mom was her “Nan” figure as well) Niece Norma MacAdam and also her special apartment friends Mike and Sherri, Charlene and Dave.
Mom was an adherent of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. She missed being able to get out to Church but always ordered any “Take-Outs” offered by the Church. She looked forward to visits from Church friend and always provided them with her weekly envelopes.
Visitation will take place on February 7, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at Patten Funeral Home chapel on February 8, 2019 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ritchie Robinson officiating. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.
Online condolences can be sent www.pattenfuneral.com.
Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke or Palliative Care in her memory.
