Reta Watson Comeau
Born In: Big Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 8th, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Reta Mae Watson Comeau announce her peaceful passing on Sept. 8, 2011, at Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck.
Born in Big Baddeck, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Annie (Carmichael) Asaph.
As a highly religious person she was very active in church organizations at Greenwood United Church - Sunday school teacher, Explorers, UCW, etc. Her greatest passion of all was helping others, right up until her passing. Her daily and nightly prayers included praying for the ones we know and also for the ones we don’t know and God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble. The Bible was a constant daily source of inspiration and comfort.
She is survived by her sons, Barry Watson (her principal caregiver, who made great sacrifices and went the extra mile to grant her wish to remain living at home), Garry Watson, Maurice F. ‘Scoggy’ Watson (Linda); brother, Wilfred Asaph (Mary); sister, Kaye Robinson; special grandchildren, Kyle and Kerianne; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Maurice A. Watson; second husband, Frank Comeau; sisters, Margaret Hull, Lottie MacLeod, Sadie; brothers, Alfred, John, Rev. Elmer.
There will be no visitation. Funeral services to be held Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. in Greenwood United Church, Rev. Alison Etter officiating.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to MacAskill’s Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenwood United Church.
Online condolences can be made to: macaskillsfuneralhome@gmail.com.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life: John 3:16
