Wilson, Phyllis Evelyn, 89, Debert, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Hilden, she was a daughter of the late Regis and Lillian (Eagles) Lorette. Phyllis was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 106, Debert, Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed hosting the senior’s socials at the Debert Legion for many years. She had a passion for dancing and was an excellent sought after partner. Phyllis was always there when she was needed for her family and her friends. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Harry Judson Wilson; daughters, Linda (Eric) Chapman of Debert, Faye Delbridge (Jim Empey) of Edmonton, AB, Judy Wilson-Shee of New Maryland, NB, Cathy Poole (David Stiles) of Debert; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Maryann Lorette of Greenfield and brother-in-law James Wilson of Truro.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son Ross; sisters Mary Kennedy, Hazel Salter, Florence Weise; brothers Blair Lorette, Alvin Lorette; son-in-law’s Clayton Delbridge, Patrick Shee.
No visitation by family request. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 18th at 2:00 pm. the Reverend Gary Yetman will officiate with burial at a later date in Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro. Donations in Phyllis’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Phyllis’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com