Therese Weirbiski
Lieu de naissance : St Joseph du Moine, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 16 février 1926
Lieu de décès : Cheticamp, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 7 mars 2009
Therese Margaret Wierbiski, Feb.16, 1926 - March 7, 2009, passed away peacefully at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp, after a long battle following open-heart surgery.
During the past few months, her life was filled with many challenges but she faced them with courage and faith, always surrounded by her family, friends and so many others who helped her through this difficult time.
Therese was the daughter of the late Pat (Ã Joe) and Minnie Aucoin of Saint-Joseph-du-Moine. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Wierbiski.
She leaves behind brothers and sisters, Philias (Laura) Aucoin, Montréal, Gérard (Therese) Aucoin, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Elizabeth Poirier, Waltham, Lucy May Aucoin, Waltham, Hermine Chiasson, Oakville, Ont., Celina Aucoin, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Stella (Théobert) Chiasson, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, and Catherine (Joseph), Saint-Joseph-du-Moine. As well, she leaves many special nieces and nephews who will cherish fond memories of her. Some especially remember the excitement from visits with her and Walter, wonderful times spent together.
For over 50 years, Therese worked in the Sydney area for Dr. Clem Young and his wife Margaret, as their housekeeper. She helped raise their family and became like a second mother to their five children. She leaves behind her extended family Margaret, Sydney, Paul (Donna), Ontario, Brian, Halifax, David, Sydney, and Catherine, Halifax.
She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Wierbiski, brothers, Freddie Aucoin and Léo Aucoin.
Therese was known for her kindness and her love of life – joie de vivre. Upon retirement and selling her house in Sydney, she moved back home and resided at the Bellevue Apartments in Grand-Étang. Her door was always open for family and friends. Still very active during her golden years, she especially enjoyed her daily walks, driving her car, taking her sisters out for afternoon strolls and stopping by for tea at Tim Hortons. She was a member of St. Joseph’s parish, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, the St. Joseph Church Choir, Les Dames de Sainte Anne and the Nouveaux Horizons St. Joseph (Seniors Club).
Visitation will be Monday, March 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Chéticamp Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be held Tuesday, March 10, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Fr. Peter LeBlanc officiating.
Donations can be made to the North Inverness Palliative Care Society (Chéticamp).
Condolences may be sent to cheticampfuneral@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
