It is with great sadness that the family of Grace Evelyn Thompson age 77 of Amherst announce her sudden passing on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, NS.
Born in Brae, Prince Edward Island, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Culleton) MacEachern.
In her younger years Grace worked at Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst for many years and later became a homemaker. She adored her family, her many friends at Tantramar Place and her pet cat Missy.
Grace will be sadly missed by her daughter Eva (Joe) Maddison of Brookdale, two sons Donald of Calgary, AB and Walter (Debbie) of Edmonton, AB, grandchildren Tammy (Jeff) Phinney of Midgic, NB, Robroy (Linda) MacDonald of Brookdale, Rebecca “Becky” Thompson of Fredericton, NB, and Allison Upsdell of Edmonton; great grandchildren Nathaneal, Evan, Abigeal and Kristen.
A private graveside will be held at a later date in the Amherst Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Grace’s memory may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses.
A very special thank you to Louise, Gertie, Dolores and all staff of the VON who were so kind to her.
Arrangements entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst. (667-9906)
Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca