Emily Abbass
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 14 décembre 2013
It is with sadness that the family of Emily Abbass, 86, of Sydney, announce her sudden death at home on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.
Emily was the daughter of the late Isaac and Materia (Khattar) Abbass.
She was a life long member of Sacred Heart Church (St. Marguerite Bourgeois Parish) and was known by family and friends, alike, as a woman of deep faith and prayer. Aunt Emily loved her family and treasured her home and always enjoyed receiving visits from family and friends. She welcomed opportunities to assist those with less and was generous to many groups and individuals.
Emily was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by nieces and nephews, Dorothy Cooper, Lou Short, Darlene Green, Rev. Paul Abbass, Louise Irving, Blair Abbass and Melinda Abbass.
She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Sadie Short; brothers, Louis and Abraham 'Abie'; brother-in-law, William T. Short and sisters-in-law, Jean (Louis) and Ebbie (Abie). She was also predeceased by nieces, Joanne Duplessis and Lewon Abbass.
Visitation for the late Emily Abbass will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Sydney on Friday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m., with her nephew, Fr. Paul Abbass presiding. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Emily’s memory may be made to Talbot House or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
