Julia Gabris RN, 89
Truro/Sydney Mines

Julia Gabris, 89, of Truro, and formerly of Sydney Mines passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the Halifax Infirmary.

Born in Sydney Mines on July 2, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cassie Mitchelitis. She was a member of Immaculate Conception parish in Truro. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Julia was a highly respected and very active member of her community. She was a member of the C.W.L., and was director of the Victorian Order of Nurses in Truro for many years.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son Ronald, brothers Joseph, Anthony and William, and a sister Mary. Donations in Julia’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced at a later date under the care and direction of J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca