Christine (Chris) Florence Morrison
Passed on: August 1st, 2008
95, New Waterford It is with great sadness the family announces that their precious aunt, Christine (Chris) Morrison, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Millville, she was the daughter of the late Donald John and Sarah Jane (Smith) Morrison. Chris was a dedicated and very devoted church person and was a member of Calvin United Church. At one time, she belonged to the Women’s Church Group, and was an avid quilter and during her younger years, she worked at Schwartz Store and the Co-op. In her capable years, walking was one of her favourite pastimes. Chris is survived by her sister, Margaret (Donald) MacLeod, Liverpool, Donna and John (Arlene and Mark), Adrian (Cara), Glenda and Jim (Crystal and Amy), Donnie and Ruth Ann (Ian and Jeanie), Gordie and Shaun (Kirk and Scott), Dougie and Wilma (Emily and Neil, Kenny (Ian, Stephen and Maggie); also four great-grandnieces and nephews, Jacqueline, Conor, Steven and Morgan. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister Mary Gadd, as well as brothers, Roddie, Smithie and Murdock. By her request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Chris’s life will be held Aug. 11, 2 p.m. at Calvin United Church with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating and burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. A luncheon will take place in the church hall, all are invited. Arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. Donations in Chris’s memory may be made to the Calvin United Church Memorial Fund. To send on line condolences to the family, go to www.mclellanfuneralhome.com. Our Chris was a true gift from heaven. Chris always put the needs of others ahead of her own and was loved by everyone who knew her. Rest peacefully our Dear Aunt Chris, you will be remembered in our hearts forever.
