Alexandra (Khoury) Mansour, Amherst, died at home, December 25, 2010, after enjoying a day of Christmas celebrations with her beloved family.
Alexandra was born in Kilhat, El Koura, Lebanon, to Hanni and Father Hanna Khoury. She came as a bride to Canada in 1948. She raised four children and ran a household that often included extended family members. She was famous for her cooking and in 1983 was delighted to publish a collection of recipes called, "Alexandra's Lebanese Cooking." Her cabbage rolls were an expected and appreciated item at every church potluck.
Alexandra enjoyed the outdoors and loved her cottage on the Amherst Shore. Until recently she walked regularly in all weather. She golfed and won awards for putting at the Amherst Golf Club. She was a member of the Amherst Kinettes and a social member of the Amherst Curling Club. As a member of Christ Church, she was active in various organizations.
She was funny, wise and philosophical. She loved to laugh, sing, visit neighbours and friends, and share the bounty of her gardens. She had great faith and cherished life. Her family was of the utmost importance and nothing made her happier than her grandchildren, Mikhial and Adele.
Alexandra is survived by her daughter Jeanette and husband Alex Kajka, Sacramento, California; Valerie and partner Douglas Blackmore, Halifax; sons George, Oxford; Robert and wife Deanne Fitzpatrick and children Mikhial and Adele, Brookdale; brother George Khoury, Selwaand family, Amherst; and sister Adele Khoury and family, Beirut. She has several nieces and nephews in Canada, the U.S., Lebanon, and Jordan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Theo on Thanksgiving Day 2006. She was also predeceased by her sisters Victoria Joseph, Amherst, and Matille, Kilhat, Lebanon; and her brother, Michele, Beirut, Lebanon.
By request there will be a private family service. A public reception will be announced at a future date.
Arrangements are by Furlong Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St. Amherst (902-667-8777(. Donations can be made to Christ Church, Amherst, Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre or a charity of your choice.
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