Isabel Ranni (Bedford)
Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: August 30th, 2011
Isabel Ranni, 87, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a long courageous battle with cancer. At her bed side were friends and loving daughter Win and son Eric.
Isabel was born in Sydney Mines on June 26, 1924, to the late Clara (Sutherland) and Allan Bedford.
She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Joseph Elmer (Sonny) Ranni.
Isabel is survived by son, William (Billy) Chapman, Chelmsford, Ont.; daughter, Winnifred (Win) Wahrer, Toronto, Ont.; sons, Eric and John Ranni, Sydney, N.S.; grandchildren, Jeff Barratt, Castleton, Ont., Shawn Chapman, Chelmsford, Ont., Jennifer Barratt and Fitz Latty, Toronto, Ont., Laurie Ann Chapman, Chelmsford, Ont., Nolan Ranni, Sydney, N.S.; great-grandchildren, Amanda Chapman, Summer and Jack Barratt, and six-month-old Bryelle Latty.
Isabel also leaves behind sister, Clarissa Hicks, Sydney Mines, N.S., brother, Alex and Jean Bedford, Truro, N.S., sister, Edna Albert, Levack, Ont. and half-brother Garfield Bedford, N.L.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Isabel was predeceased by her brother, Michael Bedford, sisters, Christine, Shirley and Marguerite.
Isabel’s greatest joy was derived from the special and cherished times shared with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close friends.
We will miss Mom's laughter and keen sense of humour, her loving, giving and forgiving spirit and compassion. Mom loved the simple things of life. She had a deep and abiding faith that saw her through all the hills and valleys of her life’s journey. We love you Mom, be at peace and rest. Our love continues on into eternity.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday September 2, 2011from 12-2 p.m. at the S.W. Chant and Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. The family would like to invite everyone to a reception at the funeral home immediately following the service. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Isabel’s memory can be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Foundation.
Online condolences can be sent to our web page at www.chantsfuneralhome.com.
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