Faye Hoare
New Glasgow - M. Faye Hoare. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Grammie, aunt and friend, Marilyn Faye (Bonvie) Hoare, 79 years, on December 28, 2015 at the Aberdeen Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Faye was a daughter of the late Moses and Lillian (Gratto) Bonvie and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Faye led a very full life, balancing her family life while pursuing a very accomplished nursing career. She began her nursing career as a graduate of the Aberdeen School of Nursing in 1957. She went on to St.F.X. where she received her BScN distinction, after which she held the position of Associate Director of Nursing Education at the Aberdeen Hospital until 1970. At this time, she became the Director of Nursing Administration for the Aberdeen Hospital held jointly with the position of Director of the School of Nursing which she held until her retirement in 1994.
Faye was a firm believer in life-long learning and continued her education obtaining her Hospital Administration Diploma from Dalhousie University and her Masters of Education from St. Mary’s to name a few.
Faye led her life providing unconditional love and support to all who had the privilege of knowing her, especially her family who were her first priority and life-line.
She was a life-long member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, “The Kirk”, where she was a practising elder and was a member of the Carmichael IODE.
She was the long-standing president of the Aberdeen Alumni as well as a contributor to many community-based activities.
Faye could be found in her kitchen wearing a well-worn apron making her famous biscuits and chocolate chip cookies for all to enjoy.
She had many, many fond memories of family gatherings. Whether the beach at Black Point, picnics at Green Hill or backyard bbq’s, she cherished them all.
She was very blessed with many life-long friends with whom she dearly loved to spend time.
Faye is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Murray and her children Craig and Matt , as well as their father Robert; son, Jamie (Lynn) and their children Catherine and Claire; sisters-in-law: Betty Lou and Helen; many nieces and nephews, as well as her faithful dog, Snowy.
She was predeceased by sister, Gloria; brothers: Vernon and Allan, as well as her chosen family member, Lavinia Bowden.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Funeral service 2 pm Thursday in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, with Rev. Dr. Joon Ki Kim and Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating.
Interment will be at a later date.
Donations in her memory may be made to the N.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca