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Nita Hemsworth Obituary
Juanita (Nita) of Halifax, N.S. passed away on Monday, February 27th, 2017. Born in Windsor, N.S. on June 14th, 1928 to the late Dundonald and Maude Smith, she was married to the late Joe Hemsworth for over 45 years. Her love and pride for her family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was the center of her world.
Mum was very proud of her early years working in Windsor at the Telegraph Co, movie theatre, textile and lime companies and at Crocket's Jewellery Store. She loved church, music, her favourite colour was blue and loved a 'good cup of tea'. Mum always enjoyed a good laugh and would often say 'no fools, no fun'. She loved the heat of the sun shining on her face, to dance with our Dad but most of all she was happiest in life with a baby in her arms.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Joseph J Hemsworth and infant son John, as well as two brothers, Guy and Ted Smith.
She is survived by her 10 children: Mary (Gary Landry); Dan (Donna Charlton); Theresa Hemsworth Peterson; Peggy (Mike LaLeune); Johanna (Pat Towsey); Christina (Roy Swain); Anita (Christian Jessen); Karen (Alan Mullen); Vicky (Michael Craig); Lyn (Mark Lance). Her 20 grandchildren: Justin and Christopher Landry; David, Patrick and Ryan Hemsworth; Melissa Wood; Joseph and André LaLeune; Ashley, James, Cameron, Emily and Lauchlin Swain; Maria and Serena Jessen; Adam and Hayley Mullen; Matthew Craig; Nathan and Jared Lance. She was also a very special Great Grandmother (GG) to Julia, Gavin and William Hemsworth.
She is also survived by sisters Mary Laplante, Catherine Watson, Louise Hebb, Helen Poehl, Denise Rogers and brother Donald Smith.
Visitation will take place at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8.
Funeral at St. Theresa's Church, North Street, Friday March 3,2017 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow with private internment.
Family flowers only . Donations to CNIB or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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22 Entries
August 2, 2017
Dear Johanna. I just drove past your families home and saw it was for sale. My heart was very sad. I hadn't known your mom had passed away.
She was such a lovely woman.
It's apparent by the legacy she left in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. And within each one of your hearts she will live on...loved, cherished and remembered always.
Your dad and mom are waltzing together once again.
Love Nancy
Mary McMillan
March 5, 2017
It's never easy to say goodbye to a Mom. Mom's are anchors, they are umbrella's and physical coats keeping us warm in our hearts. Spiritual hugs and prayers being sent your way miss Vicky and family.
March 5, 2017
To Karen Mullen and family
With sympathy to you Karen and family
As long as there are beautiful memories your mother will live on in the hearts of your family . Betty Lerue (Friend from work )
Charlene Winchcombe-Forhan
March 5, 2017
Sincere sympathies for your loss from all of the Winchcombe's (now living in Ontario). Your parents were a constant in our lives from across the street. We always knew there would be a friendly wave from them, sitting on the veranda after dinner. Lovely neighbours.
Barb Fiander
March 3, 2017
Anita- and family. I remember your mom well, she was a lovely person always happy & kind. I'm sure she is having a great cup of TEA with my mom sitting at the right hand of the father. Hugs & prayers to you all. My deepest condolences. Sorry I was unable to attend today. Love Barb Fiander
(Barbie Coleman)( Bridgewater)
Cecilia Norris
March 3, 2017
So very sorry. Hoping wonderful memories help you all at this difficult time.
Cecilia Norris
Angela Britten
March 2, 2017
Johanna - so sorry for your loss, my old friend
Mickey Kilger
March 2, 2017
Dear Aunt Nita,
You will be so sadly missed. You have always put your family and your friends before yourself. You have done so much and given up so much for everyone.
Look at the legacy you have left behind: 10 children, 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and more to come... straight ticket to heaven!
We will always pray for you!
Love Mickey, Mike, Matt, Mitchell, Michelle Kilger and Mary Hemsworth
Marilyn Smith
March 2, 2017
Sending hugs and songs from my heart to all my Hemsworth cousins, their families, and, indeed, all who knew and loved my Aunt Nita. I have lovely memories of your mom, Dad and all ten kids. We loved it when you visited your Nano-it always felt like a family celebration. Your mom was a sweet and lovely lady.
March 2, 2017
Chris - condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you at this time. Uncle Curt & Aunt Glenda
Greg Poehl
March 2, 2017
So sorry to hear this news, sincere sympathy. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Greg, Lisa, Kathryn and Ben Poehl
March 2, 2017
Was great seeing you all, It definitely brought back a lot of memories. You Mom and Dad were great people and definitely made a staple in my life on family. The Dale- Carnegie book your Dad gave me , I have now passed to my daughter with his words to pronounce your voice. Today I would imagine they are having the biggest reunion ever with your Mom. God Bless you all and made your wonderful memories give you peace.
Love Dede
Carmen Day
March 2, 2017
Dear Roy,Christina and Family,
Your Knights of Columbus Family here at Saint Elisabeth Seton Church send you our deepest Sympathy on hearing of the passing of your dear Mother Juanita.You are all in our prayers during this time of deep sadness.
God Bless
Carmen Day
Grand Knight
Council 10565
Kelly Lawrence
March 2, 2017
Peggy and Family,
My Heart goes out to you all....Losing our Mom's has to be one of the Hardest things regardless of our age. We have been truly blessed to have been chosen to be their children and to have witnessed Love at its Finest. I have no doubt there is a celebration going on in Heaven with these angels. I know my Mom and Dad are celebrating to be back together after 30 years. Remember to Hold on to the Memories and Smile often at them....xo....Kelly, Orville, RJ, Olivia and Julia Lawrence
Rodney Burns
March 2, 2017
Message for Louise Hebb
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. There is never a time when the Burns "trio" are together that their days in South Uniacke are not rehearsed. You will always be remembered as the teacher who went coasting with them and who made school days interesting. Just last week Rod was wondering where you might be.Ted has been living with us since 2012 and doing well for 97.Unfortunately we have another commitment in the Valley this afternoon or we would go to the visitation with hope of seeing you there. These times are never easy but may the support of family and friends comfort your heart.
Sincerely,
Rodney, Celia and Ted Burns.
(902-757-2083)
Ida Fitzpatrick (Hemsworth)
March 1, 2017
Dear family,
I remember all the good times at Nanny Hemsworth's, we had enough kids to play any sports when you guys came over!
Remember all the good times you shared with her, I can see Uncle Joe and her dancing in heaven. Until we meet again Aunt Nita
March 1, 2017
Mary to you and all members of your family we extend our deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved mother. May God's love strengthen and comfort you through these very trying times. May she rest in peace. Blessings.
Hector & Joan (Coldbrook NS)
Sharon Moore
March 1, 2017
Dear Vicky & Family: So sorry to hear of your Mum's passing on Monday. You are in my prayers and my heart. Love to you always, Sharon Moore
Kathy Watson-LeBlanc
March 1, 2017
so sad to hear of Aunt Nita's passing, she was amazing to all who knew her...Wonderful woman who will be missed by all.....Kathy Watson (Catherine and family)
barry johnson
March 1, 2017
Vicky and Family
My condolences on the loss of your mother. May your memories of her give you some comfort at this time.
February 28, 2017
To all my wonderful cousins in the Hemsworth family:
We are so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. It is times like this that I wish we were still in NS. We would have come to see you all. Hope you share with each other, all of the wonderful memories you have of your mother to help you get through this sad time.
Our Sincere Condolences
Patricia & Irvin
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