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Viola Paris

Viola Paris
PARIS (Shephard), Viola Margaret - 91, Truro, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side and following a very brief illness, on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.
Born June 26, 1924, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Gladys (Bailey) Shephard and step-daughter of the late Russell Paris.
Along with her parents, and step-father, she was predeceased by her husband, Thomas “Din” Paris, brothers, Harold, Russell Jr.
Viola is survived by her son, Bryant Paris; grandchildren, Cordell (Louella) Paris, Mark Paris, Dionne (Jude) Paris-Clyke; great grandchildren, Chantal Paris, Sharkara Paris, Chelsey Cummings, Keisha Paris-Clyke; sister, Jean (Herb) Paris; brothers, Edward (Maxine), Leo (Beverly).
At a young age Viola was first employed as one of the many women who worked at the Pictou Shipyard during the Second World War. She also worked at Weir’s Nursing Home and Hillcrest Manner as a Nurses Aid for 18 years. Viola was a member of the Zion Baptist Church, Truro.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit for their kindness and loving support. We would also like to thank her best friend, Doris Paris, for many years of friendship and kindness.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015, Pastor Brian O. Johnston officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Viola’s memory to Zion Baptist Church are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Viola’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
 

 

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