Lillian Isabel Hearn
Born In: New Waterford/Scotchtown, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 27th, 2012
With deep sorrow, but with gladness for a long life well-lived, the family of Lillian Isabel (MacKeigan) Hearn announce her passing on Jan. 27, 2012.
Born in 1916, she was raised in New Waterford and Scotchtown, the daughter of Mary (Johnson) and Murdock MacKeigan.
She worked at the Blue Store before training at the Sydney City Hospital. Following her graduation from the Sydney Hospital School of Nursing, and her marriage to William R. Hearn in 1943, they moved to Halifax and she began her nursing career. After the war, Lil and Bill returned to Sydney where she had a long career at the Sydney City Hospital as an evening supervisor.
She enjoyed her summer vacations at the bungalow in Trout Brook, Mira. Throughout her life she was an avid bridge player and crossword puzzle afficionado. Widowed at an early age, she still managed to enjoy family, travel, baseball, most especially the Blue Jays, and a wide circle of friends. A woman of strong convictions, she was a member of First United Church in Sydney.
Survived by son, Bill (Andree), Sydney; daughter, Marguerite (Steve), Bristol, N.B.; and grandchildren, Alanna Jones, Susan (Francis) Axworthy, W. Malcolm (Stephanie) Appleby and Julie (Albert) Tagoe; five great-granddaughters, Megan, Kaley, Elly, Isabelle and Lily-Anne, and one great-grandson, William. She is also survived by nieces and nephews including, Joan Marchand, Kaye (Dick) Rudback, Margaret Archibald and Ruth (Charlie) MacDonald.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by her parents, her husband Bill, half siblings, Margaret, Sam, Murdock, sisters, Mary, Tootsie and Nellie, brothers, Murdock and Donald John, and by life-long friend, Ella (Barton) Tucker.
At Lil’s request, there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at First United Church, Rev. Wade Reppert officiating. Following the service, a reception to celebrate and honour her life will be held in the church hall.
Donations in Lil’s Memory may be made to First United Church or to a local charity of the donor’s choice. Family flowers only.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
