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Cosby; Esther Theresa “Tess”

October 16, 2017 38 Condolences

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COSBY – Esther Theresa “Tess”, 92, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Monday, October 16, 2017.
Born in St. John, NB, on October 30, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Theophile and Angela (White) Goguen.
Tess had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and was self-taught on many levels. She loved to read and travelled extensively; was a passionate artist and a student of John Cooke at 10 Mile House in Bedford; was a house renovator and decorator. She enjoyed dancing, bridge, singing, curling, walking and was a member of the Winds of Change Theatre Group in Liverpool. She worked with special needs and autistic children.Tess was very open minded and progressive in her thinking; compassionate and kind, and had a fantastic sense of fashion. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends as a tiny lady full of life, but with a quick wit and sometimes with a little bit of sarcasm.
She is survived by her daughter Susan (Ivan) Higgins of Brooklyn; her sons John (Mary) of Abbottsford, BC; Christopher (Wayne Bennett) of Bayside, David of Mersey Point. 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her brother George of St. John, NB.
She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years Lewis; her sister Phyllis and her brother Theo.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool with Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Reception to follow. Burial will be in Oceanside Cemetery, Hunts Point. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool, Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or the ALS Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Bev & Garry Conrad

    October 16, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you Frank.

  2. Joe & Geraldine Fraelic

    October 16, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    You and your family are in my heart and mind. Our condolences on the passing of your dear mother Tess.

  3. Kirk and Donna Whynot

    October 16, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Sue and Family, sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  4. Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.

    October 16, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Sue and Family,

    Thinking of you at this time. Our condolences.

  5. Dawn(Harrington)Roberton

    October 17, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Sue and Family,

    So sorry to hear about your mom. Take care and thinking of you.

  6. Lin & Greg

    October 17, 2017 at 9:53 am

    Our sincere condolences to the family.

  7. Patti Condran

    October 17, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  8. Diane and Donald White

    October 17, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    To all the family and many friends of Tess, our very sincere condolences. She was a lovely lady and adored her family and friends, a kind soul. Bless her.

    Diane and Donald White

  9. Gail and Martin Huntley

    October 17, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Sue and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.You were fortunate to have her for a long time.Thinking of you all…

  10. Duncan MacIsaac

    October 17, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    Dear Cosby Family,

    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Having not known her personally, a testament to her goodness is the family she left behind.

    God’s strength,
    Dunc and Goretti MacIsaac

  11. Helen &David Fox

    October 17, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    So sorry to hear of Tess’s passing. Please except our condolences.

  12. John and Nancy Leefe

    October 17, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    Nancy and I were sorry to learn of Tess’s passing. She had a long and productive life, leaving the imprint of her good works for the betterment of others. Our thoughts are with you as you remember a life well lived.

  13. Kevin Page

    October 17, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Sue and family,

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Kevin and Debbie

  14. Dennis&Sherri Harrington

    October 17, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    So very sorry for your loss, take care ❤️

  15. Doug and Pat Lohnes

    October 17, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Sue and family, sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.

  16. Carol Skarnulis

    October 17, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    Dear Sue and Family,

    Just learned that Tess passed away and my heart goes out to you. I only met Tess a few times but what a dynamic person she was! May all the wonderful memories of her help through this sad time.

    With my sincerest sympathy,

    Carol Skarnulis

  17. Patti and Reid Emenau

    October 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    Sue and the Cosby family,

    Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Patti and Reid

  18. Cathy de Rome

    October 17, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Sue,

    Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. From reading her obituary it was easy to see that she led a full life.

  19. Pat Cochrane

    October 18, 2017 at 9:19 am

    Sue, Ivan and family. So sorry to read about Tess. I always enjoyed her in the past, as well as Lou. I remember meeting her mother (your grandmother) on the Digby boat one time. She was coming to visit you all. My condolences to you all.

  20. Margo Hanley

    October 18, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Sue and all the family: I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Your memories will hold you close to her. God Bless.

  21. Janice Reynolds

    October 18, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    Dear Sue, Ivan and Family,
    We are sorry to hear of Tess’s passing. Tess lived a full, wonderful life, you have lots of memories to look back on.
    Our Sincere Condolences, Janice Mark Tracy and Luke

  22. Gale and Art Deveau

    October 18, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    Sue, Ivan and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Gale and Art Deveau

  23. Laurie and Janet Clattenburg

    October 18, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    We are truly sorry for you loss

  24. Ruth and Rob Jameson

    October 18, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Sue, Ivan and Family and Frank – We were very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  25. Allan & Beth LaRocque

    October 18, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  26. Deb, Chuck Taylor

    October 19, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    We are so sorry that we did not know until now.
    Dear Sue and family our hearts ache for your loss. Such a gem was your mother , dear Tess and she will forever be remembered and fondly spoken about by me and my art students who forever will be inspired by her paintings. I have a picture of Tess in my studio and she will always be a treasure and never forgotten.
    God bless you and keep you strong at this time of sorrow.
    Deb , chuck

  27. Linda Trainor

    October 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Susan & Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your MOM. Cherish the memories. Take Care & GOD Bless!
    Linda

  28. Roger Savage

    October 20, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Dear Sue, Ivan and family,
    – Wanted to express our heartfelt feelings for you on Tess’ passing
    – Always enjoyed her creative presence when she participated in our weekly drawing sessions
    – Also her warm humour and energetic spirit were special. Will miss her cheery optimism and shining light
    love, Roger & Isolde

  29. Kim Masland, MLA Queens-Shelburne

    October 20, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Please accept my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of Tess. May you find comfort in one another and in the memories that you share.

  30. Maryann and Scott Rhyno

    October 21, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    David,Susan,Ivan and family,
    Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts. ❤

  31. Ardith MacKay

    October 22, 2017 at 7:39 am

    Sue, Ivan, all the family of Tess .
    Sorry to hear of Tess’s passing. Tess seems to have embraced a life full of meaning and giving.
    Her video was truly a lovely snapshot of active and well spent years with Lewis, children and friends.
    Ardith MacKay, Watson Inglis

  32. linda+jim smith

    October 22, 2017 at 7:56 am

    Dear Sue and family

    Jim and I were sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. You have been so good to her over the years. You will certainly miss her and we extend our sympathies to you and all your family. Regards, Linda and Jim

  33. Jackie Flint

    October 22, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Just found out about the passing of Tess and would like to offer my sincere condolences..I remember some special times spent

  34. Ruth Anne Zwicker

    October 23, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Susan, Ivan and family,

    So sorry for you loss. No matter the circumstance, we’re never ready to say goodbye. 92 years is a wonderful life leaving lots of wonderful memories for your family. Take care. Thinking of you all.

  35. Bill and Anna Cox

    October 23, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    Sue, Ivan and family and Frank

    So sorry to learn of Tess’ passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  36. Murray Kirkpatrick

    October 24, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Sue and family, my sincere condolences to you. I was sorry to see that your mom had died. I remember her at the Garden Centre and through the theatre. What times we all had. Great memories for sure and yours will help you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

  37. Brenda Bowers

    October 28, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I was so fortunate to know her, even for a short time. She was a very sweet lady. She will be missed.

  38. Vina Moses

    October 31, 2017 at 11:59 am

    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s death Frank. Condolences to you and your family.

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