Estelle Lorraine (Snow) Howie
Born In: Donkin
Passed in: Donkin
Passed on: February 8th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Estelle Lorraine (Snow) Howie on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Donkin, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Christina (Wood) Snow and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Estelle was a member of the Queen Victoria Rebekah Lodge 63, Donkin for 43 years, she held positions of past Noble Grand and Outside Guardian and was also a member of St. Luke’s United Church.
Estelle was known for her wonderful sense of humour and her kind, loving heart. 'Nana Bell' as she was affectionately known by family and friends, has left us all with a lifetime of treasured memories to forever hold her close. Nana Bell also enjoyed gardening, knitting, crossword puzzles and playing cards.
Surviving are children, Edith, Dwane (Marlene), Bruce (Peggy) of Donkin and Lorraine (Eric), Dominion; grandchildren, Cherie (Robin), Jeffery (Alison), Tara (Frank), Daniel (Glenda), April (Troy), Sean, Lisa (Jon-Adam), Christina (Jordan); great-grandchildren, Tye, Hudson, Caleb, Declan, Ellie and Reid; sister-in-law and best friend, Phyllis Snow; goddaughter Linda Jewels and many nieces and nephews.
Besides parents, she was predeceased by husband Elroy, son-in-law Harvey MacDonald and siblings, Tom, Will, Albert, Jim, Herbie, Robert, Adam, Jean, Tean, Midge and Edward and Angus in infancy.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Howie will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2p.m. in St. Luke’s United Church, Donkin, with Rev. Bob Biggar officiating.
Online Condolence can be sent to family at www.pattenfuneral.com.
