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Cosby; Esther Theresa “Tess”

Posted By Obits On October 16, 2017 @ 5:59 pm In Obituaries | 38 Comments

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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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Condolence from Bev & Garry Conrad on October 16th, 2017 7:49 pm

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Frank.

Condolence from Joe & Geraldine Fraelic on October 16th, 2017 8:10 pm

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

Condolence from Kirk and Donna Whynot on October 16th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Kevin and Cathie Wentzell. on October 16th, 2017 10:09 pm

Sue and Family,

Thinking of you at this time. Our condolences.

Condolence from Dawn(Harrington)Roberton on October 17th, 2017 8:34 am

Sue and Family,

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

Condolence from Lin & Greg on October 17th, 2017 9:53 am

Our sincere condolences to the family.

Condolence from Patti Condran on October 17th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Diane and Donald White on October 17th, 2017 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

Condolence from Gail and Martin Huntley on October 17th, 2017 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…

Condolence from Duncan MacIsaac on October 17th, 2017 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

Condolence from Helen &David Fox on October 17th, 2017 2:16 pm

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

Condolence from John and Nancy Leefe on October 17th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Kevin Page on October 17th, 2017 4:45 pm

Sue and family,

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

Kevin and Debbie

Condolence from Dennis&Sherri Harrington on October 17th, 2017 4:55 pm

So very sorry for your loss, take care ❤️

Condolence from Doug and Pat Lohnes on October 17th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Carol Skarnulis on October 17th, 2017 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

Condolence from Patti and Reid Emenau on October 17th, 2017 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

Condolence from Cathy de Rome on October 17th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Pat Cochrane on October 18th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Margo Hanley on October 18th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Janice Reynolds on October 18th, 2017 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

Condolence from Gale and Art Deveau on October 18th, 2017 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

Condolence from Laurie and Janet Clattenburg on October 18th, 2017 1:42 pm

We are truly sorry for you loss

Condolence from Ruth and Rob Jameson on October 18th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Allan & Beth LaRocque on October 18th, 2017 6:27 pm

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

Condolence from Deb, Chuck Taylor on October 19th, 2017 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

Condolence from Linda Trainor on October 19th, 2017 1:08 pm

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

Condolence from Roger Savage on October 20th, 2017 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

Condolence from Kim Masland, MLA Queens-Shelburne on October 20th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Maryann and Scott Rhyno on October 21st, 2017 12:50 pm

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

Condolence from Ardith MacKay on October 22nd, 2017 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

Condolence from linda+jim smith on October 22nd, 2017 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

Condolence from Jackie Flint on October 22nd, 2017 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

Condolence from Ruth Anne Zwicker on October 23rd, 2017 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.

Condolence from Bill and Anna Cox on October 23rd, 2017 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.

Condolence from Murray Kirkpatrick on October 24th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Brenda Bowers on October 28th, 2017 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.

Condolence from Vina Moses on October 31st, 2017 11:59 am

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

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