Cora Evelyn Williams "Granny"

1915 - 2013

Cora Evelyn Williams "Granny" obituary, 1915-2013

Cora Evelyn Williams "Granny"

1915 - 2013

BORN

1915

DIED

2013

Cora Williams "Granny" Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 13, 2013.
Williams, Cora Evelyn age 98 of Halifax, passed away September 11, 2013, in the Abbie J. Lane Hospital. Born in Windsor, she was the daughter of the late James and Louisa (Upshaw) Hamilton. Mum was the oldest living member of her family. She worked at the VG Hospital and loved playing bingo, crocheting, and knitting. In her younger years, she was a sight to behold on the dance floor. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She is survived by daughters, Dora Mae (Peter) Clayton, Halifax; Heather (Teddy) Hackett, Halifax; Coralee (Alan), Leslie Jocelyn (Wayne) Bovie, and Charlotte, all of Ontario; sister, Mulvina Carty, New Jersey; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Sharon; several nieces and nephews. Mum was predeceased by her husband Russell; brothers, Russell, Gorden, Rufus, Hibbert; sisters, Louise, Jessie, Mildred, Gertrude; son, Atley; granddaughter, Dawn – "her homey". Visitation will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Diane Govindsamy officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mum's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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September 23, 2013

Zenice Hamilton posted to the memorial.

September 22, 2013

Bruce & Ginette Leslie posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2013

Christine Lucas posted to the memorial.

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Zenice Hamilton

September 23, 2013

My condolences to Heather and DoreMay, for the lost of your lovely Mother (my Aunt Cora). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Your Cousin, Zenice Hamilton

Bruce & Ginette Leslie

September 22, 2013

Coralee, Alan and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences.

Christine Lucas

September 19, 2013

Crystal I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. Condolences to and your family during this time of sorrow..

Wendy Gay

September 18, 2013

Crystal, you and your family are in my thoughts and prays at this difficult time.

Sue & Malcolm MacDonald

September 18, 2013

Crystal, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Michelle & Phillip Conrod

September 18, 2013

Crystal, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Crystal Johnston

September 18, 2013

Granny, we will miss you! Now you and your " homey" , Dawn, can party and be together or eternity.
Love and miss you!

Raymond &Sharon Saucier

September 18, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Veronica Ishmael

September 18, 2013

Deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time and we hope you will find some comfort in the knowledge that we too share in your grief.
Bob & Veronica Ishmael
Atlanta, GA

September 18, 2013

My Nova Scotia family. My memories are many but not recent. But my mom kept Scotia alive so I feel very blest to have so much family. I love you all and know Granny is with cousin Dawn and together they are awesome. Miss you all. Jonathan Stacey and Tekkin McVey.

Crystal Johnston

September 18, 2013

To my granny i love you and and you will be missed by all.Love your grand-daughter Crystal and my children Sitesha,Jerese and Dyvonta.May you rest in peace .Now you and your homey Dawn can party together,give her a big hug for me.Love and miss you both.
.

Paul Williams

September 17, 2013

rest in peace granny u are an example of strength, grace and beauty for your family and others to draw strength from now that u have been called home to join love ones that gone before u we celebrate your 98 yrs by saying in the words of Maya Angelou phenomenal woman.

September 17, 2013

To Dora Mae ,Heather & family. You have our deepest sympathy at this sad time. God Bless. Ethel Upshaw (Wolfville Nursing Home)Len & Charlene Arthur & family.

September 17, 2013

To Dora Mae. Heather & family. You have my deepest Condolences on the passing of your mother. Shelia Lopes & family.

September 17, 2013

Pastor LeQuita Porter, the Board of Deacons and the Congregation of the East Preston United Baptist Church express sincere condolences to the entire family on the passing of Sis. Cora Evelyn Williams.

During this sad time, turn your mind and heart to Our Heavenly Father and His Word which will bring comfort to you. Console yourselves with the knowledge that she is walking with our Lord, safe now from all harm and at peace.
Please know that you are in our prayers. We will continue to pray for you as you take steps to get through this difficult time. God bless you all.
With love
Reverend LeQuita H. Porter

September 17, 2013

To Lela and family, The Nova Scotia Mass Choir would like to extend their deepest condolences on your loss. May you always remember the good times.

Josha Colley

September 17, 2013

To my great grandmother one of the toughest, strongest most resilient woman I have ever been brought up around, may you rest in peace and happiness and may you carry on in the afterlife still being that very same person, love you forever Granny

September 17, 2013

Jocelyn and Family - you have my deepest sympathy.

Karen Markman - RBC Capital Markets - New York

September 17, 2013

To Dora Mae, Heather and the rest of the family.I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.She difintely will be missed.May God continue to give you strenth and ease the pain you feel.Mrs Williams lived a full and long life. May she rest In peace.From Elwood & Joyce Marsman & Family

Carlotta Weymouth

September 16, 2013

Well Aunt Cora I was praying that I was going to your 100th birthday party I was even hoping my knees would let me "CHOW"but you had other plans I guess you missed Dawn too much I will miss you

Barbara James

September 16, 2013

"Heather-My heartfelt condolences to the family on the loss of your Mother. Cora was an amazing and wonderful woman! "A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory"...

Suresh Kothandaraman

September 16, 2013

Ruthanne, My sincere condolences to you and your family during this loss.

Pam Daniels

September 16, 2013

Dear Dora Mae, Heather & Families
Our condolences are with you at this time. Please be strong for each other and know your Mom, Grandmom, Aunt, Sister is safe in God's arms. Love & prayers.
Pam & Bill

September 16, 2013

I would like to send my condolences to the FAMILY. She was a good friend of my mother's Amelia Jones.

Bless to you all

Irene Jones (Francis) of Scarborough, Ontario.

Tendai Muzariri

September 16, 2013

Ruthanne - May the Lord's peace comfort you during this time of loss. Praise be to God for the full life your grandmother lived, and the precious memories you had with her. In those times when you feel overwhelmed and cannot find the words to say, know that Christ himself experienced death so in him you will find ultimate comfort. Love you girl!

September 16, 2013

Ruthanne,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sincerest condolensces,
Patricia Mastropaolo-Inkpen

September 16, 2013

Ruthanne, my condolences to you and the family on your loss. May God bless and keep you at this time.

Kemba Larrier

glynnis desmond

September 16, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tara McVey

September 16, 2013

It is so sad u have left us granny, we will all miss you. The things u must have seen happen in your 98 years, inventions and events would fill a huge book. U will be remembered forever.

Coralee & Alan Leslie

September 15, 2013

Love you Mom! You will be missed!
Alm

Kandy Lewis

September 14, 2013

Certainly wasn't expecting to hear you passed you looked so good only a couple of weeks ago. My favorite memory will be the same question you been asking me for over 30 years " When am i gonna get that piece of cake Kandy or Im still waiting for that cake Kandy and i would always reply soon Aunt Cora soon, and you would laugh," well i guess i'll have to send it by way of Heaven.

Cortez Cheatham

September 14, 2013

I love you Granny. You lived a strong 98 years.You are one of the strongest women I know.You will truly be missed especially during my Holidays when I would come home to be with my Nova Scotian Family. Good Memories that I will always have and hold.You are gone home to be with Aunt Dawn.Rest in Peace.My thoughts and prayers are with the Family during this time . Love Cortez

September 14, 2013

God bless you in your time of loss.
Deacon Emeritus Gerald Johnston and family.

RusselL Farrell

September 13, 2013

I Love you Grannie. My memories of you would fill books...

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