Michelle 'Shelly' Tweedie-Chiasson
Lieu de décès : Charlottetown, Ile du Prince-Édouard, Canada
Date de décès : 19 février 2011
It is with mixed emotions of loss and joy that the family of Michelle Tweedie-Chiasson, R.N. announce her passing at Prince Edward Home (Palliative Care Unit), Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Saturday, Feb.19, 2011.
Michelle was the beloved daughter of Sharon and Hugh Tweedie of Sydney, Nova Scotia.
She graduated from Riverview Rural High School and attended St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish –– graduating with her BSC (Biology) in 1985. She later pursued a career in nursing obtaining her RN designation in Regina, Sask. in 1987. She worked at various hospitals; Peel Memorial in Brampton, Ottawa General, Moncton Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown. Michelle was also employed on a part-time basis by Shoppers Drug Mart Home Care where she went to patients’ homes administering medications to persons unable to travel.
Michelle and her family attended the Christian Reformed Church in Charlottetown where she was a member of various groups and chairperson of the Church Worship Committee. Michelle’s witness of faith and love for our Lord touched many and with her lovely voice she praised him with her song. She and her daughter, Katie wrote a song of praise called, Holy Road. Michelle had a wonderful sense of humour and was a good friend to many, always willing to take the time to listen and provide comfort to those in need.
Even in her deteriorating health, Michelle’s radiant smile, pleasant demeanor and spicy wit were ever present. Everyone who knew her, loved her and will remember her for her warm personality and her positive outlook on life.
Michelle is survived by her husband of 25 years, Maurice Chiasson; daughter, Laura, Halifax and daughter, Katie, home and only son, Paul, home. She is also survived by her older brother, Loran Tweedie, Bras d’Or; sister, Patricia Keagan, Westmount and Craig Tweedie (Paula), Howie Center; and her mother-in-law, Bernedette Chiasson, (Placide, deceased). She will be greatly missed by her eight nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly.
Visitation will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
