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Madeline Elizabeth Achorn
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 27th, 2012
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Madeline Achorn on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at the Maple Hill Manor, New Waterford.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Alexis and Lucy (Detcheverry) Admond.
Madeline enjoyed gardening, bowling, knitting and crochet. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing and camping trips with friends. She was the co-owner and operator of Cozy Corner Restaurant in the mid 60s.
She is survived by her children, Edwin (Auralda) Achorn, Australia, Leona (Ray) Conron, New Waterford, David (Mary) Achorn, Lawrencetown; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward (Norma) Edmond, Bernard (Ceceila) Edmond; one sister, Jeanette MacKenzie; numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Nathan, six brothers, Francis, Leo, Alex, Raymond, Earnest and Norman, two sisters, Mary and Delfine and grandson, David.
Visitation will be today (Monday, Jan. 30), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. in St. Anne’s Church, with Rev. Leo Boone officiating. Interment and reception to follow the service.
Condolences may be e-mailed at jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
The family would like to thank the staff at Melville Lodge, Halifax, Victoria Haven and Maple Hill Manor for their excellent care.
Condolences
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“LEONA, DAVID AND EDWIN...TO ALL OUR MEMORIES, AS YOUR MOM KNEW SHE WAS IN MY THOUGHTS OFTEN, SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. MY SECOND HOME...LOVE TO ALL OF YOU”
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“So sorry to hear of Aunt Madelaine's passing. I heard too late to attend. My thoughts and prayers are with your families. She was a lovely lady.”
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Giggles
“Aunt Madeline was a gem. She always had a little joke to share and she was such a tease! When I got married in Glace Bay, my soon to-be husband and the best man stayed at Aunt Madeline's house the night before the wedding. She kept them in stitiches. I know she is giggling in heaven and playing tricks - you will be missed here Aunt Madeline.”
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Thinking of you
“Sorry to hear of Aunt Madeline's passing. Like my sister above, I can imagine that she is being welcomed into heaven by those many many loved ones who went before her.
Thinking of you on this day when you have her celebration of her long life.” -
What do I say
“All thought I wasn't around much do to the nature of my occupation I did viset every chance I got and she would tell me every time I seen her she wanted to come for a drive in that big ol rig of mine and I got the chance to do that one day and we had a blast .... If there was ever an angel ant madlen was it I so loved her treats when we come to viset when I was younger and I would so truly laugh deep in side when she told me funny story's , I thought about here everyday out on the road and home I will miss her very very much ...I know she is in a happy place now with all the rest of the family gansters ... My sinsir condolence ”
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CONDOLENCES
“Edwin, Leona and David, we are sad to hear of the passing of your mother, Madeline. She was a great lady and wonderful neighbour. I remember her home made wines when I was just getting old enough to experiment. All good thoughts from us and you were so lucky to have had her share your lives for so long. Pat and Donna Lee.”
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cousin
“So sorry to hear of the passing of Madeline..I knew her when we were living in Glace BAy, left there many years ago..she reminds me so much of Aunt Lucy...TAke care and remember John 5:28,29..WHERE we get comfort in that she will receive the resurection which was guaranteed to us by the Ransome of Jesus Christ!”
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“Sorry to hear about Aunt Madeline. I can remember when she got a TV and I would go up the street to watch it with her. I have nice memmories. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.”
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“I was sad to hear of Aunt Madeline's passing. My mother Rosetta Edmond was a friend and club member with her. My thoughts are with the family.”
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“I was sorry to read of Aunt Madeline's passing. I always enjoyed going to her house as a child. Since we lived on the same street, I guess we were closer to her than some of the family. My condolences to Edwin, David and Leona.”
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“My sincere condolences to all the family.I remember Madelaine coming to our home to play bingo and cards,as a member of the Queen Elizabeth Club,with our mother Helen ,Jean Le Forte Jean MacIsaac and Rose Admond and many more . They had such a great time and are now together again. God bless them all .”
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“Aunt Madeline was a very dear friend to my mom. Her sense of humour was contagious and made everyone feel at ease. She and Nathan were just adorable together and i hope they are together again. Maybe she, Nathan, my mom and dad can catch up on all the news now...
It makes me happy to think this. I am sad to see you go Madeline but I am sure you are in a better place now.
My condolences to the family.. I wish I could be there with all of you today.” -
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“So sorry to hear of my cousin Madeline passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Madeline was a wonderful lady and will surely be missed by all who knew her. take care all , R.I.P. Madeline Love your cousin Annette from newmarket ontario.”
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