Chandler, Mary Catherine, “Kaye”, left this life peacefully Wednesday morning at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool, with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Robert, “Bob” Chandler in 2003. Their three children were close and involved in their mother’s life daily: Catherine Chandler (Paul Smith) in Queensland, Walter Chandler in Liverpool and Jack (Patricia Beck) Chandler in Brooklyn.
Born in Sydney Mines in 1930, she was one of nine children of James and Christine (Granger) Caldwell. Kaye is survived by sisters Christine (the late Angus) MacLeod and Rebecca (Paul) Penney. She was predeceased by siblings, Andrew (the late Ethel) Caldwell, Athelia (the late Fred) Billard, Dr. Georgine Caldwell; Margurite (Carman) McLeod, Marsha Caldwell, James Caldwell and sister Elizabeth, who died at birth but never forgotten.
On the Chandler side of her family, Kaye was the last of her generation. She was predeceased by Alice ( Russell) Bailey, Elizabeth (Victor) Winters, Eleanor (Arthur) Milson, Jack (Marion Backman) Chandler, Bill (Jean Swaine) Chandler.
She had many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, both Caldwell and Chandler.
Kaye has six beloved grand children and seven great grand children: Marigold (Steven Mahaney) Chandler-Smith and their daughter, Katherine Rose Mahaney in Edmonton; Stuart (Macarie Stuhr) Smith and their children Amira Kahn, Laila Kahn and Theodore Smith in Ottawa; Nina Chandler (Kevin Healey) in Saint Johns and Rebecca Chandler (Mark Goyetche) Chelsea; Jonathan (Julie Wilden) Chandler and their children, Leo and Keaton Riverview, N.B.; and Jillian Chandler (Matthew Jansen) and daughter Lilah Jansen in Toronto.
After completing a business course in North Sydney, Kaye began working for Leonard Fisheries, a division of Nickerson Bros. She was asked by her employer to go to Liverpool for a year to work for the Nickerson Bros. plant in that town. There she met Bob Chandler. They wed in 1951 and lived in a little cottage beside Moose Harbor where he and his brother, Jack, were building a fish processing business. Kaye was involved in the business, at need, in book keeping.
In short order, Kaye and Bob had three children and, once they were in school, Kaye began a career as a community volunteer, first, with her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Winters, they started Home and School at Mount Pleasant Consolidated School. Over the years, she was involved in many community organizations and initiatives. Some were: the CAMR where she was involved in setting up and running the nursery school and later was manager of the sheltered workshop which was on Penny Lane, ACW at Grace Church, Western Head and later at Trinity Church in Liverpool, Sunday School teacher, Queens General Hospital Auxiliary where she did committee work and, with Pauline Winters, organized the Hospital Hustle for several years, Queens County Representative on the founding board of the South Shore Regional Vocational School, Founding board of Early Childhood Development, to name a few. When Kaye saw a need in her community, she didn’t say, “Someone should do something,” but instead her question was, “What can we do?”
Kaye, mom, was a woman of great faith. She did not fear to die and we know that we have not lost her. We, her children, thank her for the family she built, for each other.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool with Reverend Cherry Workman officiating and assisted by Reverend Judy Cross. A reception will follow the service and will be held in the church hall. A private family interment will be held at a later date in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool or to St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Hubbards, NS. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Judi Maillett
To the Chandler family, Walter & Jack & their families, so sorry to see Kay has passed away. Thinking of you all. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Wayne Wolfe
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charlote and Bob Kelley
Walter, Jack and Catherin, thinking of you during this difficult time. Your mom was a remarkable lady! Prayers to you and your families. God has another exceptional angel. Rest in peace dear Kaye.
Betty and Bradford Cunningham
Sorry Walter and Jackie of the lost of your dear mom, but you will see her again. The Bible promises in John 5:28, 29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”
Your Friend Always, Bradford
Enid Mackay
To the Chandler family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Enid M.
Susan Inglis
Walter,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed visiting with her and the fun suppers we had years ago. May she rest in peace.
Susan
Charlene and Bruce White / Barbara and Bill Scobey
Dear Cathy, Walter, Jack and families.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of dear Kaye. She has left behind many beautiful memories that we all will cherish. We are thinking of you with sincere sympathy.
Marie Wambolt
Jack and family
Sincere condolences on the !oss of your Mother
Debbie (Hupman) Thibault
Walter, Jack, Pat & all of your family….
Sending sincerest condolences to you all on the loss of your Mom. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during such a sad time!
Debbie
Dave Rushton
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Walter.
Diane Smith
Jack, Walter and families. I am very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Diane
Charlene Veinot
Jack & Family :
So sorry to hear about your Mom passing !! She was such a nice lady !! My thoughts
and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Take Care
Nancy Payzant
So sorry to hear about Mom. I remember her and your father coming to the cottage to visit with Mom and Dad. Lots of good memories
Lloyd & Barbara Naugler
Lloyd & I send our sincere condolences on kayes passing . She was a lovely Lady & always did her part in making things better .She will be missed with love by all her family & friend,s .RIP Kaye
Lynn Lavender
Dear Walter.Catherine,Jack and families,
So sorry to hear about Kay…she was a great lady…thinking of you all in the days ahead.
Christine Hains
Dear Catherin, Walter, and Jack: so sorry to hear of your loss. Aunt Kaye was one of those great women who loved and inspired from a heart of strong faith in God. She had a good run and can now rest with the family who have passed on. Thinking of you. Christine and Murray and family.
Peter Young,Sharon White,Thelma & Bobby Young
Jackie,Walter and Cathy,we’re so sorry to hear of Kaye’s passing,she was very good friend of our family,and she always asked how everyone was doing.Kaye is now up with the love of her life,Bob.May you all cherish all the great times you all had with your mom.It was a great pleasure in having known you,RIP Kaye.
MARILYN WHYNOT & AVERY CROFT
TO KAY,S FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIME SPENT TOGETHER . MOM WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN ,
CarolAnn MacAdams
With love and respect, I send my sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
Esther Billard
To my cousins and their families.
I was very sad to hear of Aunt Kaye’s passing. She will forever be in my memories of our summer visits to Cape Breton.
Condolences from me and my family.
God Bless.
Hugh D Mosher
To all the Chandler family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of Kaye. Her passing is a loss to you all and also to the community. She gave so much and we thank her children for allowing us all to share her time and talents. Queens County is a better place for all she did over the years. May your memories help you all going forward.
Hugh
Debbie (Tidman) & Robert Feener. & Reen (Winters, Tidman) Marcipont
Dear Cathy, Walter, Jack & families
So very sorry to hear of your Mums passing. Kaye was a lovely lady and will be missed, very much, by her family and friends. Our sincerest condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Doris Francis
To all the Chandler family ,so sorry to hear of Kaye’s passing.I knew Kaye for many years and she was a remarkable lady.Hold your memories close to your heart where she will live forever.
Gary and Marion Davis
Walter we are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.
Rosalie Croft and Marjorie White
Cathy, Walter, Jack & families,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. She was a kind, generous and compassionate lady and certainly won’t be forgotten by those who knew her. The last time Mom (Marjorie White) and I saw Kaye was at Stonehaven in July. She showed us the wonderful paintings in her room that Bob had done years ago. Words can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.
Manson and Nancy White
Chandler Family:
Manson and I send our sincere condolences to you. We remember your mom as a great lady. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Manson and Nancy
Dianne Westhaver-LeBlanc
Dear Walter and family
My heartfelt condolences go out to you for the loss of your Mother.
The Marshall Boys (Eric and Earl; Barb and Mel)
Jackie, Walter, Catherine and Family
We were so sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda & Robert Trainor
To Kaye’s Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your MOM I feel your pain & sorrow. May GOD bring you peace & comfort to you all at your time of grief. Take Care & GOD Bless! HUGS!
Judy Vey
Walter..so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. Her contributions to her community as well as her family will live on in all of you. My thoughts are with you
Andrew Godfrey and Lillian Hubley Godfrey
To the family of Kaye Chandler:We would like to offer you our heartfelt condolences. Your mom was a lovely woman and may your memory of her always live in your hearts.
Karen & Wayne Macleod
Sincere condolence on the loss of your Mom.
Melinda(VanNorden) and Paul Hilchey
Walter,Jack,Cathy and your families we send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom (and Grandmother) Kaye.She will be well remembered as a caring and giving lady.Your many memories will comfort you at this difficult time.
Reid and Patti Emenau
Walter, Jack, Catherin, (and Kaye’s family members,)
Our sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your dear mother. The well written obituary explains her kindness and giving nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Clark and Sandra Hebb
To Jack , Walter , Catherine and Families . So sorry for your loss , our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sadness . Praying that great memories help you through this.
Hugh Minard
Walter and the Chandler family
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. Hold on to the memories
Karen and Hugh
Ruby Stevens
To All of Kaye’s Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on Kaye’s passing. She was a most beautiful lady. I remember Kaye from the Grace Church ACW as always giving of herself and doing for others. She will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Ruby Stevens
Bill and Anna Cox
Walter, Jack and families
We are sorry for Kaye’s passing, we extend our deepest sympathy. She was a faithful canvasser for the Arthritis Society in the 80’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Diane and Donald White
We are so sorry to hear of Kaye’s passing. Cathy, Walter and Jackie you were blessed with two exceptional parents who adored you. They were lovely people who helped shape our community in many ways. And they managed to get through the antics of the Chandler kids and all their friends, they were loved by all. Together again. Bless them both.
Diane and Donald
John and Karen Henley
Walter, Jack, Catherin and families
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers are sent to you all.
Kevin & Kathy Schrader
So sorry to hear of your moms passing please accept our sincere condolences.
Kevin, Kathy & Bobby Schrader
Pete and Sharlene Elderkin
Jack and Pat, as well as the rest of the family we wish to pass on our thoughts. Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Elizabeth Boland
Walter and families.
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Nelson & Liz
Beatrice DeLong
Chandler Family: My Sincere Condolences to you all. Kay was a lovely lady whom I knew through the Queens Hospital Auxiliary My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Karen Freeman
Hi Walter…so sorry to hear of your loss. Moms’ are so special to us and we saw how much you cared for her.
Another angel in heaven. Our condolences.
Karen and Elmer Freeman
Bruce & Edith Saunders.
To all the Chandler Family.
So sad to hear of your loss.
Kaye was a special person.
We always enjoyed our visits with your parents at Mersey Point.
Great memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy.
Bruce & Edith (Hyde) Saunders.
Pat Cochrane
Cathy, Walter and Jack, your Mom was a special, lovely lady. I am very sorry for your loss.
Jane and Roy and family
We are both so sorry.Kaye was such a good friend to Roy and Elizabeth.
Please except our deepest sympathy.
Myles Winters
Cathy, Walter, Jack and families, so sorry to hear of Kaye’s passing. She was a pillar in the community and a special person. She will be sadly missed along with Bob.
Myles, Paula and family
Ken and Carol Ann Gerhardt
Jack, Walter, Catherine, and family. So sad to hear of your mom passing. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you all. Wishing you the courage for the days ahead, and peace and comfort as you cherish beautiful memories of her in your thoughts and feelings.
Pamela and Robert Mutsaers
Dear Walter and families, your mother build great foundations in Queens County. Someone to be very proud off. Please accept our sincere condolences.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Jack, Walter, Catherine and all of the family we are sory to hear of your loss. bless you all.
Wayne and Bev Crouse
Kaye had the most infectious laugh, an amazing sense of humor and was rarely without a smile. She and Bob were our treasured neighbours for the first 13 years we spent in Moose Harbour and we have scads of great memories. Although we did not see Kaye often after she moved, she was often in our thoughts. She was truly a special person and we offer our sincere condolences on her passing.
Shawn and Mary Langley
Dear Chandler family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and hoping you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Becky Cordy
My love and prayers are with you all. I have many great memories of times spent with her and Uncle Bob. May God hold you all a little closer in the days ahead. Love to you all.
David Whynot
Sorry to hear of Kaye ,s passing she was a kind and friendly I have known her for a long while R I P Kaye she is now flying with the Angels in Heaven
Sharilyn and Reid
So sorry for your loss.
Esther Mosher
I was sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing recently. I do remember her well when I was growing up in Liverpool. She was a lovely person and a strong, community minded advocate who gave a great deal of her time selflessly to help others. She has earned her rest. My thoughts are with all of you as you start your journey without her.
Eleanor (Frelick) and Herbert Seymour
Dear Chandler Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories from over the years and often think of your whole family. Only time and faith can heal your hearts, take care all of you.
Darlene Sewart
Walter, Jack and families. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of this lovely lady. l remember her with fondness.