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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Bev & Garry Conrad
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Frank.
Joe & Geraldine Fraelic
You and your family are in my heart and mind. Our condolences on the passing of your dear mother Tess.
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Sue and Family, sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.
Sue and Family,
Thinking of you at this time. Our condolences.
Dawn(Harrington)Roberton
Sue and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Take care and thinking of you.
Lin & Greg
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Patti Condran
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane and Donald White
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
Gail and Martin Huntley
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…
Duncan MacIsaac
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
Helen &David Fox
So sorry to hear of Tess’s passing. Please except our condolences.
John and Nancy Leefe
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.
Kevin Page
Sue and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Debbie
Dennis&Sherri Harrington
So very sorry for your loss, take care ❤️
Doug and Pat Lohnes
Sue and family, sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.
Carol Skarnulis
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
Patti and Reid Emenau
Sue and the Cosby family,
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti and Reid
Cathy de Rome
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.
Pat Cochrane
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.
Margo Hanley
Sue and all the family: I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Your memories will hold you close to her. God Bless.
Janice Reynolds
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
Gale and Art Deveau
Sue, Ivan and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Gale and Art Deveau
Laurie and Janet Clattenburg
We are truly sorry for you loss
Ruth and Rob Jameson
Sue, Ivan and Family and Frank – We were very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb, Chuck Taylor
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
Linda Trainor
Susan & Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your MOM. Cherish the memories. Take Care & GOD Bless!
Linda
Roger Savage
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
Kim Masland, MLA Queens-Shelburne
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.
Maryann and Scott Rhyno
David,Susan,Ivan and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts. ❤
Ardith MacKay
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
linda+jim smith
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
Jackie Flint
Just found out about the passing of Tess and would like to offer my sincere condolences..I remember some special times spent
Ruth Anne Zwicker
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.
Bill and Anna Cox
Sue, Ivan and family and Frank
So sorry to learn of Tess’ passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Murray Kirkpatrick
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.
Brenda Bowers
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.
Vina Moses
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s death Frank. Condolences to you and your family.