Matriarch of the clan Daury has died in her 94th year. Rita Anice Williams Daury. It is with great joy that we announce to the world that our mother lived on this earth for thirty four thousand and twenty five days (93 years and 58 days).
Born of Hastings Williams and Mary Fisher in South West Port Mouton, Queens Co. December 4th, 1917, Mom passed away Sunday, January 30th, 2011 with family at her side in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia. Mom was not only the last surviving member of her immediate family, but also the last surviving great great great great grandchild of Sgt. Peter Fisher of the 76th Regiment of MacDonald’s Highhlanders who was granted land in South West Port Mouton in 1783, part of which still remains in the Fisher family today.
In Mom’s spare time, aside from raising 10 children and her great grandmother Nancy Fisher, she hooked mats and quilted at least one quilt per winter season. Before we moved to Hunt’s Point in 1979, Mom often compiled the voter’s list for the Liberals at election time. She was an avid bingo player well into her 90’s, loved the Toronto Blue Jays as well as bowling.
After the youngest was old enough, Mom went to work at C.W. MacLeod’s Fisheries Ltd. where she worked until she retired in 1980. Shortly after moving to Hunt’s Point, Mom became one of the founding members of Bay View Seniors Club as well as a member of the U.C.W..
She is survived by daughters Virginia (Malcolm) Huskins, of Prince Rupert, B.C., Merle Sheppard, Mill Bay, B.C., Judy Joudrey, (Albert Pardy) of Liverpool, Karen (James) McKeown, of Haverhill, Mass.; sons Judson (Diane), of Liverpool, Warren, of Hunts Point, Curtis (Nancy), of Port Mouton, Lowell, of Surrey, B.C.; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Newman; sons Wayne and Loman; grandson Shawn, sister Muriel Roy; brothers Freeman and Vernon. Son in Law Hector “Sonny” Joudrey and daughter in law Dawn Wharton Daury.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 4th, 2011, from 7-9 p.m., at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 5th, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., from Wesley United Church, Hunts Point. Reverend Bethe Benjamin-Cameron officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Reid and Janie Roy
To the daury family we are sorry to hear of the loss of Rita . She is at peace now God Bless Her.
Vivian and David Huskins
To the Daury family: We are sorry to read about your mothers passsing, David says that he remembers teasing her at Bingo and when we moved to Hunts Point she went to Bingo with me a few times. As we were reading about your mother Karen we are setting in a room at the Best Western in Haverhill. We are in the US on vacation so will not beable to attend the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Vivian and David Huskins
Tim McDonald
To Warren and the entire Daury family I offer my sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. I know from talking with you that she was the most important part of your lives and has left you all with many awesome memories.
Lynn Murray
To Rita’s family my condolences, I am honored to have met your
Mom, and help look after her.She was a sweet heart you all are so lucky to have had her as your Mom!!!!!!!!!!!
With sympathy Lynn (one of mom’s nurses )
Tish
Sorry to hear of your loss, she’s at peace now. I can remember visiting your Family home in SW many a time as a kid growing up.I always liked her “little chuckle”. Sincerely , Tish.
Cheryl and Chris Mansfield
To Rita’s family we send our sincere condolences. She had such a sweet sense of humour and a smile for everyone. We know you will miss her dearly but the memories will always be with you.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. I to remember visitning at her home in South West. She will be missed by her family I am sure. She enjoyed her family as much as anyone would. May you rest in Peace Rita and may God be with you, the family, in this time of sorrow and sadness.
judy.quinn and sonny quinn
we are very sorry about your mother she will be missed.
Vaughn & Eleanor
So sorry to hear about Mom. She was a strong person who looked after many. Be proud and thankful that she had so many good years. Sincere sympathy.
Vaughn & Eleanor West
Diane (McKeown) Simons
We had alot of laughs and made alot of memories together over the years. We will miss her deeply. Our hearts go out to her family and please know that we are thinking of all of you.
David, Tina, TJ and Shakira Joudrey
May you rest in peace Nanny (Tori) Daury ! XOXO
Rhonda Frellick Lacusta
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
Janet and George Fletcher
Daury Family: We were sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
sylvia verge
sorry to hear of rita’s passing;
Margo & Borden Hanley
To all the family – we are so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May happy memories give you peace at this sad time.
don and mary atkinson
sorry to hear of your mother passing.our prayers are with you all.
bonniewentzell
to the Daury family:
Sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom
Laurie-Anne Brown
Family of Rita Daury,
I am very sorry to have heard of her passing, I spent some time with Rita at Queens Manor while she attended the adult day program. She was always full of so much life and fun, and always had a quick wit. I am fortunate to have gotten to know her, and I am sorry for your loss.
Laurie-Anne Brown
Queens Manor Recreation Programmer
Donna and David Dicks
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was a great neighbour for many years. The family is in our prayers at this difficult time. Take care. David and Donna.
Reta Manuel
The Maritime Conference United Church Women extend their deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your loved one.
May you keep the memory of your loved one in your heart and treasure them each day.
May the love of God surround you to comfort, strengthen and give you the courage to face the difficult days ahead.
May you feel thelove caring of your U C W family and know that they are there to give you support, encourage and strengthen you.
In Christian Love
Reta Manuel
Corresponding Secretary
jane fisher
i am sadened by your loss,,she was so much fun , i will miss her
hold,, on to those special memories,, she was a great , hard working lady a prayer for her now ,,rip Rita..
jean….
janet colp
my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
janet colp
Barb and Phillip MacDonald
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jean Smith
Thinking of all of Rita`s family-my thoughts are with you.Your Mother had many happy years.I fondly remember bowling with her for a number of years -she was always so much fun.Prayers to you all.
Janet Spicer(-nee Smith)
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom`s passing.I remember her from years ago when I used to spend time with alot of her family- she was always a very pleasant lady-my hearts go out to all of the family.
Janice Mitchell
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Daury family during this difficult and sad time. May you find peace, comfort and strength in each other and in the many friends that surround you.
Jocelyn Broughm
Sincere Sympathy to the Family
Shirley Rolland
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a lovely lady.
Whenever we met, she always reminded me that she carried me around when I was a baby.
She will be missed.
Shirley
Linda Hatt (Fisher)
I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I visited your home
often as a child and was always welcome. May she rest in peace.
Elaine Klaver(R.N.)
To the family of Rita.
Our thoughts are with you in this time of
personal grief.
The Palliative care team N.Q.N.H.
Marilyn Smith Chetwynd
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her coming out to Prince Rupert to visit with her family and friends. She was such a wonderful lady. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
hollis bowers
TO THE DAURY FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR MOM ,SHE IS AT PEACE NOW SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY , SHE WAS A WONDERFUL AUNT TO ME,SHE SURE WILL BE MISSED BY HER FAMILY WARREN YOU DID A GOOD JOB LOOKING AFTER HER ,R.I.P.AUNT RITA GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME
Angie Theriau/Pennoyer
Sorry to hear of our grandmother’s passing, My sincere thoughts are with you all on this sad day. May you rest in peace grandma and may God be with you and the family. You will always be remembered – Love your granddaughter Angie and family.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to all
the Family.
Thinking of you
Marilyn + Ivan Huskins
We’d like to send our condolences to all of the Daury family.
It’s hard to find the right words at this time, but at lease you’ll
know she was wellliked and will be greatly missed by everyone
who knew her. May God be with the family at this difficult time.
Sally Fader
Warren and all the Daury family:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mum, Warren. She was so fortunate to have had you looking after her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Gordon & Merle Fisher
Dear Daury siblings, we wish to offer our condolences on the passing of your Mother. We all know that she is in a better place now,but we are so sorry for your pain. Time will lesson the pain as we know, hang on each other for now!
Sherilan Anthony
Sorry for your loss. A mother to remember.
Anne MacDonald
Dear Warren and family,
As a home support worker, Rita and I spent time together in the evenings, laughing ,chatting,and playing cards. I sincerly enjoyed my times with her. She was proud to be a Mom of her many children. A precious lady, my sincere condolences for your loss.
Ron and Rose Anthony
Karen, Judy and all of the Daury Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom, She was a great lady, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Jeff Theriau
To a woman who brought much love into this world. I will never forget my time with you. Gone but never forgotten. May the peace of Christ be with you on your new journey. And also with the rest of the family, who share in our loss.
Thank you to all of those who have offered support in our loss. Love Tina, Louise, Alex and Jeff Theriau
Valerie Inness
Dear Warren and Family
I am so sorry to here of your sadness, you had your mother for a long time to hug and love and that’s a good thing. As time goes by the hurt will stop and you will be left with the love your mother left behind. Be kind to one another.
Valerie
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.