1951-2016
At the Halifax Infirmary on Monday, November 14, 2016, with her loving family by her side, of Yvonne Mary Harper, beloved wife of Joseph Harper of Anglo-Tignish, aged 65 years. Born at Alberton on April 23, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Winnifred (nee Poirier) Doucette. Loving mother to Shelly Gavin of Summerside, Scott Gavin of Tignish, and Chris (Kristina) Harper of Tignish. Cherished grandmother to Camren Gavin, Ella and Mary Jane Gavin, and Reid and Ryder Harper. Dear sister to Lorraine (late Edlow) Albert of Alberton, Austin Doucette of St. Louis, Wanda Doucette of Alberton, Marie Birtley of Ontario, and Velda (George) Gallant of St. Louis. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Doreen (Roger) Chaisson of Tignish, Jean (late Gerrard) Gaudet of Kinkora, Jeanette (late James) Harper and Shirley (late Cletus) Harper of Tignish. She was predeceased by her siblings, Violet Doucette and Alfred Doucette, and by her father and mother-in-law, Daniel and Thelma (nee Gavin) Harper. Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday morning from the St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Tignish for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Brendon Gallant, Celebrant. Interment in the Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Tignish Seniors Coop Home would be gratefully appreciated. www.rooneyfh.ca

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