Dexter, Florence Letitia (nee Pace), 92 of Milton, Queens County passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool.
Born in Little Liscomb, Guysborough County she was the daughter of the late James and Maude Pace (nee Pye).
She was a mother of six children and of a broad and extended family for whom she cared. She had many careers as a chef, nurse, employment counsellor, baker, and educator, to name but a few, all accredited from the only institution that mattered – her family.
She is survived by her children Freda Norman (Jim), Gertrude Waters (Bob Howard), Alan Dexter, Darrell Dexter (Kelly Wilson), Gail Feeney (Kevin) and Richard Dexter (Charmaine). She is also survived by her stepson Dennis Mackie (Katherine), sister Lena Hawes and brothers Cecil and Lee Fralic. As well there are many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Elvin Dexter and sisters Effie Pace, Goldie Barkhouse, Ida Misener and Hilda Cross as well as her brother Ross Fralic and stepbrother Daniel Pace.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10th from 7pm to 9 pm and a Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, June 11th, at 1:30 p.m. both from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Corey Pickens officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Mary MacRae
Heather and Family,
So sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs!
Joyce & Jim Parks
Dear Freda & Family,So Sorry To hear of your Moms passing,she was a sweet lady and always enjoyed being around her.may god be with you all at this sad time..You are in our prayers .
Kathy Gallant
Darrell, Ricky, Gail and the rest of the family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thought and prayers will be iwth you during your time of grieving.
Sylvia Norman
Freda and Family
I will always remember Florence by her wonderful smile .Thinking of you at this sad time. Sylvia Norman
Chris McCreery
Condolonces to the whole family at this time of loss.
Dooug & Kathy Grant
Please accept most sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Dexter. Please be assured that, while geography makes it impossible for us to be with you in person, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Doug & Kathy Grant,
Kitchener ON (formerly of Sydney)
Nancy & Vernon Oickle
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mary R Fraser
Condolence to the whole family at this time of lose.
MARILYN JOHNSON
prayers and thoughts are with the dexter family
Donald Llewellyn
Deepest sympathy to Darrell and the rest of the family
Duncan and Goretti
Dear Freda and family;
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. Although we didn’t know her, the goodness she instilled in her family will live on.
Duncan and Goretti Mac Isaac
Stephen & Sally Lake Belding
Dear Freda we are so sorry for your loss..Stephen and I send our thoughts and prayers..to you and Jimmy, all of your brother’s and sisters and the extended families…I know how close you and your Mom were..and how hard this is going to be for you..Please find comfort in knowing other’s are thinking of you….at this very sad and difficult time..!!
God Bless
Stephen & Sally Lake Belding
louise wade tanner
gail and family so sorry to hear of your terriable loss just remember we have you in our thoughts at at this most sad time louise wade tanner
Viv Croft
To Freda, Gail, Darryl and the rest of the families
Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Keep the memories for they can never be taken away.
Rose (Roy) Mansfield
So sorry to hear of your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family .
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Dexter in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Memories of happy times spent together will help while you grieve.
Hugh &Pat Dixon
Freda & family.
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing..Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
jimharpell
Dear Darrell,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time as you deal with the loss of someone whom, I know, was a guiding light and a model for your life.
Please extend my regards to the others in your family.
Sincerely,
Jim Harpell
Deborah Stiles
Dear Premier Dexter,
My deepest sympathies extended to you and your family. It is never ever easy to lose a parent. Your leadership is an inspiration to me and to so many others; doubtless some of those leadership skills came from your mother’s teachings and guidance. My thoughts with you and your family at this difficult time.
Deborah Stiles
Colchester North
MARILYN WHYNOT
TO HEATHER AND FAMILY-SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S PASSING -MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME!!!
TODD J HANNAM
LAURIE AND FAMILY SENDING MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME
SINCERELY
TODD J HANNAM
Allan & Beth LaRocque
To Freda and Family,sorry to hear in the loss of your mother,she was a fine lady and a pleasure to have known.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
mary(hatt)sedran
Freda and Gertrude, so sorry to hear of your mother`s passing. You were very fortunate to have her with you for such a long time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as other family members
Mary
Darlene Hawes
My thoughts are with you all, Aunt Florence will be sadly missed.
I remember happy thoughts of her, when I used to visit her in Halifax and up in the country. She was also so nice to me and my son Terry.
She was a wonderful person. I will be to the service on Saturday with my mom.
God Bless
Terry Hawes
My deepest condolences to the entire family at this difficult time.
I always enjoyed my visits to see Aunt Florence and Uncle Elvin.
Love,
Terry
Darlene Hawes
Thoughts and prayers with you all at this difficult time.
Aunt Florence was a wonderful person; we always enjoyed our visits with her.
I will be at the service with my Mother.
Peter Gachira
Dear Darrell and Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and the family as you mourn the loss of a loved one. May Mama rest in peace.
Denise (Peterson) Wayne, Brandon Rafuse
Darrell, Kelly, Harris and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom/Grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Joan Massey
Dear Darrell;
Darrell, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Moms hold a speacial place in our hearts and their passing is truly painfull. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Joan Massey
Cathy and Rollie Wentzell
Dear Darrell and Family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Mother.
Losing a loved one is never easy. We hope that fond memories of growing up together, and friends and family supporting each other now, will ease the pain of your loss.
Most Sincerely,
Cathy and Rollie
Sheila van Beek (Fralic)
Sorry to hear that Aunt Florence has passed away. She was a great lady and I always held her dear to my heart. She will be greatly missed, but to the whole family you have the memories and they will last forever and help you get through this very sad time. So Han and I send our prayers to our whole family .
With Love
Sheila and Han
Kerri-Lee Bentley
To Gail and Family
I work with Gail at CFB Gagetown and had the pleasure of listening to the stories about her mom. We all send our thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.
Russell and Anne MacDonald
Premier Dexter and the Dexter Family:
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Your mother certainly had a full and celebrated life and you are all a testament to her accomplishments.
You are in our thoughts and prayers today.
Russell and Anne
Janet Sutcliffe
Darrell and family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. How very proud she must have been of you and all you have done and accomplished.
Darrell and his wife children
we are very sorry hear the passing of your mom our prayer
and love be with you at this time
from The Rev and mrs john and david sullivan
Carol Corney, Amherst NS
Darrell & Family: My sincere sympathy on the death of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bunny and Bob Bennett
Darrell (Family):
The Bennett family would like to send our thoughts to you with the passing of your mother. Darrell, I loved seeing the two of you in today’s Herald when she was introduced to the Queen! She must’ve been so very proud of your achievements, not only in your public life, but because of the good person you became. We know that the loving, happy thoughts and memories you have of her will help you in the days and years ahead.
Winnie Surette
Darrell: I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I wish to give you my condolances as I feel terrible that she died. Love Winnie Surette
Kyle Wilcox
Rick & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers today.
Kyle & Heather
David and Patricia Scammell, Truro. N.S.
Premier Dexter and Family,
Caring thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
David and Patricia Scammell
patricia hawes
Dear Darrell
I have been a New Democrat for 34 years and have met you on
several occasions. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your
mom. It is always a momentous occasion in one`s life even if
they have had a full and meaningful life, as your mom has. My
very sincere thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely
Patricia Hawes
Wolfville
Doug & Sylvia Zwicker and Brian & Kim Mansfield
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Brenda Lawrence andJim Hubley
Freda and Jim . Sincere Sympathy . Freda You Will Sure Miss Mom. You Were Dedicated To Your Mom. Always Had Her Out For Drives . Very Faithful To Her Before Her Journey Home ,Etc. Take Care. I Am Sure She Is Resting Now . Sympathy Goes Out To All Of Your Family. Brenda /Jim
Marg Millard
Freda, I want to offer to you, and your family, my condolences on your Mom’s passing. I remember her laugh and smile when you took me to vist her many years ago.
Best regards
Ron and Barb. Fancy
Freada sorry to hear that your mother passed away my prayers and thought are with you and your family may GOD bless you and your family.
Dale & Richard Mckinnon
Allan,Freda, and Family……so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing such a sad time,keep your memories of your mom near.She has her wings now and flying high with the other angels. our thoughts are with you and your family god bless
Dale & Richard Mckinnon
Leon & Norma Robertson
Our Sympathy to the Dexter Family..So Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We met her while she and Our Mother Mary Robertson were room mates at the Manor. They became such good friends until Mary passed away 3 months ago.Your Mom always seem to enjoy our cat Precious who would be with us on our visits. She and Mary are probably together sharing again.
RIP Florance
Leon & Norma Robertson
ROSS & HEATHER WHYNOT .
Freda &Family, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. thinking of you at this sad time.
Dan and Patti Hatt
Darrell and Familly,
Patti and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you. May you take great comfort in your memories of your Mom during this most trying time.
Sincerely
Dan and Patti Hatt
Joan/Maurice Williamson
Trudy, We wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and the grandmother of you girls.
Joan and Willy
Ralph & Deanna Grezaud
Sorry for your loss Freda and family
Linda & Robert Trainor
To Florence’s family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May God give you peace.
Regards
Robert & Linda
Amanda Will
Dear Darrell:
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your Mom. My condolences to you and your family. I hope you can take some solace in your memories.
Amanda Will, Portugal Cove, NL
Ralph & Shirley Morton
Mrs Dexter was a lovely lady and loved by all that knew her.
She will be greatly missed.
We express our deepest condolences to the families.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Your greatest memories will last forever.
Lorin & Linda Dexter
Dear Freda, Brothers & Sisters – Accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Aunt Florence. When I was growing up she was like a second mother to me. All The Best Lorin & Family
Dave Ferguson
Darrell and Kelly;
Liz and I wish to express our deep sympathies to you and your family with the loss of your mom. Darrell, I know how much love you have for her as I remember witnessing your affection for her during the 09 campaigne while in B’water.
All the best.
dave f
Corina & Willis Huphman
Freda & Family, so sorry to hear the passing of your Mom…Keep her memories close at heart and they will help carry you through this difficult time.
Corina & Willis
Helen Lilly
To the Dexter Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time.
PEGGY AND JUNIOR DALBY
To the Dexter Family we would like to send our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you at this sad time . Your Mother was a wonderful and very kind woman. May God Bless You All.
Graeme Stanley
To Darrell and Family,
I was sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts will be with you today.
My sincere condolences,
Graeme
Joan Gilroy
Darrell Dexter and Family
Dear Darrell,
I send my condolences to you, Kelly, Harris and your whole family on the death of your Mother, Florence Dexter.
I did not know your Mother but I met her during the Queen’s most recent visit to Halifax. She was obviously glad to meet the royals, and very proud of her family and their accomplishments.
During this time of loss and mourning, I imagine you are surrounded by, and sharing memories with family and dear friends, which helps a lot in my experience. My thoughts are with you and yours.
Sincerely,
Joan Gilroy
Judy Huey
To The Dexter Family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with at this diffuclt time
Sincerely
Judy Kenny & shane
RONALD LAING
Freda sorry to hear about your mom passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Cous.RONALD LAING ST.THOMAS ONT
Harry and Noreen McInroy
Dear Darrell,
Our deepest condolences to you, Kelly and Harris, on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
Sincerely,
Harry and Noreen
Kathy Jo Rumbolt
Freda,Darrell,Gail and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Sincerely,
Nellie Crouse, JoAnn Levy, Kathy Jo Rumbolt and families
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Wilfred (willy) Broyden
Hello Trudy, Very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.She
Wilfred (Willy) Broyden
Dear Trudy very sorry hear from Christine of the passing of your mother. I have many fond memories of being in her company along with your father Alvin, She was a most special person who made everyone feel at home & most welcome. She was a one off & I am most pleased to have known her. My sincerest sympathy to you &
the family.
From Willy Broyden North Wales UK
Bev & Malcolm
Freda , Gertrude , and your siblings – want you to know that we are thinking of you as you grieve the loss of a very special mom . Our most sincere condolances to you all .
Florence Letitia Pace Dexter
To The Family:
Today I was saddened to read of your Mom’s death. A few years ago, I called Florence , she was at her daughter”s home. We had a lovely chat about family as she & my late husband Charles Langille, shared the same grandmother– Catherine Ann Misener Pace Langille. She was the mother of James Pace by her first marriage & Ellis Langille by her second marriage to Capt. David Langille.
Sorry to be so late for sending my condolences along to the family.
With deepest sympathy,
Jean Langille & family
David Sampson
Darrell, Rick Gail and the rest of your family; so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and best wishes to you all.