Emenau – Elizabeth Anne “Liz”, age 70, of Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County passed away on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater following complications from double lung transplant surgery in May 2021.
Born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Catherine (Lohnes) Minard.
Liz worked in the secretarial field for over 37 years in Halifax, Ottawa, and Vancouver. On her return to Nova Scotia she worked 14 years at NSIT in Halifax in the AMT Program. She then moved to Bridgewater and married her childhood sweetheart and later retired from Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Liz loved the simple things in life; a drive to the country, catching painted turtles, canoeing, picnics, and above all her cats.
Liz is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 23 years Neil ; step daughters Heather (Chad) Ellis of Arcadia ; and Kelly (Jesse) Sarty of Pine Grove ; four step grandchildren Owen and Aila Sarty and Myles and Emma Ellis. Also survived by sister Donna (Cameron) Hartling, Lower Sackville; three nieces Melanie Waye, Lindsay Cusack, Courtney Emenau , special nephew Adam ( Angela ) Hartling who kept in contact while we were in Toronto and many visits since returning home. Liz is survived by many cousins from both sides of the family. Special mention to cousin in law Michael Lowe of Kanata for his positive energy and great support for the last six years. In addition she is survived by three brothers in law and their wives; Reid and Patti; Jeffrey and Bonnie; and Kevin and Debra. Also special mention to Brad Meisner for his friendship over the years.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home , Liverpool. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at 11:00 am in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to thank Dr. Everett Weagle, Dr. Meredith Chiasson, and all the medical staff who helped care for Liz for the past five years as well as Dr. Paul Salomon for the last several weeks at South Shore Regional Hospital.
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Myrna Crouse
Oh my goodness so shocked to read this. You folks wouldn’t know me but I was great friends of Liz and Donna’s parents as well as Liz and Donna. Juna Martin was my sister and she had been great friends of the family. Please accept my sincere sympathy in Liz’s passing and my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Remember the good times you had with her and be proud of her accomplishments. Blessings on the family.
Myrna
Rod & Ann Golden
Oh Neil we are so sorry to hear this .. you two were the best Bell Ave neighbors ever . It was a sad day when the two of you moved . Our thoughts are with you !
Jill Hemeon Rafuse
Very sad and surprised to read this. We were childhood friends, schoolmates, fellow CGITers, and nearly neighbours. We knew her as Betty Anne then, and as adults occasionally forgot she preferred Elizabeth and Liz. I remember her being so excited to tell me that she was seeing, then marrying, Neil after so many years. She was such a cheerful, enthusiastic gal … my deepest condolences for you, Neil and Donna.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Condolences to Liz and all her family at this sad time. Bless you all at this sad time.
Leo & Jacky Westhaver
Neil and family. Jacky and I offer our deepest condolences.
Ronnie and Sandra Ellis
Sending our condolences to Neil , Donna and all of Liz’s family. Liz is a first cousin. Bless you all. R.I.P. Liz.
Connie & Rob Winters
Neil and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Liz passing, she was an amazing person. So full of life, and a wonderful person to be around. We are sending our sincere condolences to you and all of the family. Keep all those wonderful memories close to your heart.
Rob & Connie
Barbara Smith
Neil my condolences, such a special person we will all miss her very much. She’s been through so much and fought hard, she can rest now. Deepest sympathies to you Neil and family also Donna and family.
Karen Crouse
To Donna, Neil and families: My sincere condolences to you at this sad and difficult time. I knew her as Betty Anne when she was a child and young adult through activities at wonderful church that Zion was in the 1960’s and ’70’s , and she also baby sat for my children many times. I know the last several years have been difficult but now she is at rest. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of her.
Sincerely, Karen Crouse
Janet Driver
Neil, I’m so sorry to hear the sad news. Liz was one of my favourite people. It was always nice to visit whenever we went to Nova Scotia. You were a wonderful caretaker to her. She will be missed.
Janet, Gary and family
Debbie (Hupman) Thibault
Donna, Neil and family….so sorry to see that Elizabeth (Betty Ann) has passed away. She was always so much fun….memories of piano lessons at Mrs. Lohnes and LRHS!! Sending condolences and sympathy!
Greg and Pam Crouse
So very sorry for your loss Neil.
After going through your difficult journey with the transplant procedure, it doesn’t seem fair for it to end this way. Our thoughts are with you and Family at this time.
Marsha minard
I was so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing, She was such a kind soul, my thoughts are with the family.
Shelly Neilson
I am so very sorry to read of Elizabeth’s passing. She was such a great friend and co-worker when I started with Natural Resources, and I missed her so much when she retired. Hugs to all, rest easy Liz. Xo
Dave Smith
Neil and family.
I’m shocked and saddened to hear that Liz has passed away. You both went through so much and she was such a positive person. Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you.
Kelly and Randy Blair
Neil, Randy and I were so saddened to hear of Elizabeth’s passing. We will never forget the cat that reunited us after all these years and our visit this past year. Our thoughts are with you and your family.❤️
Greta Laws
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Neil and family. I often heard Hilda speak with fondness of Liz. May her memory be a
Blessing to you all. Sincerely, Jim & Greta (Gardner) Laws
Nancy Cameron Leach
Dear Donna, Neil and Families,
I was saddened to read of Liz’s passing. Childhood recollections of the Caledonia Exhibition (she was practicing the song she sang as we drove to Caledonia), singing in the church choir and many other memories came to my mind. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Most sincerely, Nancy Cameron Leach
Jim and Liz Fraelic
This is such sad news. Jim and I send our very deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Danny & Anna Wagner
Neil and family
So sorry to hear of Elizabeth’s passing. She was a very special person who loved her family and friends. Her battle is over and now she can rest.
Dianne Storey
Dear Neil, We are so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and may you hold the wonderful memories dear to your heart. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Love Dianne & Blake
Charlotte, Bob and Peggy Kelley
Neil and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Bea Delong
Neil, I am so very sorry for your loss. Liz went through so much…..life sometimes doesn’t seem fair.
Sincere Condolences to you and all of Liz’s family. Cherish all the great memories. RIP Liz
Ken & Stu MacAulay
Neil & Family
So sad to read of Liz’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our Condolences to all of Liz’s Family. We knew her as Betty Ann, she was a lovely, smiling young lady.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this sad time. Cherish the Memories!
Terry Kaulback
Neil,Donna & Families
So sorry to hear of Liz’s passing… my heartfelt condolences, always sad when someone you grew up around in your childhood passes.
Having experienced a similar loss with a loved one, I hope like me you find comfort with family & friends
John B Henley
So sorry to hear this sad news. You guys were the ultimate “LOVE STORY”. Be well and God Bless you Stemmer.
Carol and Vincent
Neil, we are so sorry to hear the sad news regarding Liz
Our thoughts are with you and your family
Gale Deveau
Neil and all of Liz’s family, We were very sorry to hear of Liz’s passing . Keep your many memories close to your hearts. Please accept our sincere condolences to the entire family at this sad time.
Art and Gale Deveau
Phyllis C Tutty
Neil, so sad to hear of Elizabeth’s passing. As you know I just got to know her after discovering that she was waiting for a lung transplant. We talked several times about pre and post transplant. So sorry that things didn’t work out. Please accept my sincere condolences.
David DeLong
Im so glad i got in to see Liz a few weeks ago , My condolances to you Neil and the reat of the family
Robert & Sally Fader
Neil, Donna & family:
Very sorry to be reading this. Sending our sincere condolences to all the family.
Barrie Clark
Neil & Donna & Family
Sorry to hear about the passing of Betty Anne. She was a good person and fun to be around growing up in Liverpool. She will be greatly missed.
Barrie & Evie Clark
Anna-Lise
I was so sad to read this. Liz ( Betty Anne) , Donna and I were great friends through school and church. We all had a connection to the village of Maitland Bridge. Most Sundays after church, The Minards would head off to Maitland Bridge to spend the day with grandparents and friends. It turns out that I married one of their childhood friends, Johnny Parker. Please accept my deepest sympathy Neil and Donna.
Evie Clark
Neil, Donna and families. So very sorry and sad to hear of Liz’s passing. My sincere condolences.
Bruce and Charlene White
Neil and Family, we extend sincere sympathy.
Darlene Sewart (Joudrey)
I couldn’t believe this when l read it. I am so sorry. My thoughts are with her family . l am still in shock.
art & kathy
condolences to you and the family neil on the loss of a fine lady rip liz
Fern Leaman
Dear Donna,Neil and family, My sincere condolences in the passing of Liz. Thinking of you during this difficult time.Love to all, Fern
Dennis & Sherrill Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to all the family, so very sorry for your loss…take care.
Karen Weagle
Neil, we are so sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts.
Jamie and Karen
Gary Rawding
Joyce and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Liz, l knew her as Betty Ann when we were neighbours in the Prefabs. Our condolences to Neil and the family.
Loretta Cook
My dear Neil – Our heartfelt condolences to you and Liz’s family on her passing. You were so supportive and such a comfort to her through her illness. Liz was always very pleasant – I’m sure she will be missed by many. Butch and Loretta Cook
Susan Holly Smith
Sending sincere condolences to the Minard and Emaneau families at this time. We remember Elizabeth from our youth, and were saddened to learn of her health issues and subsequent passing. We are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace now, and may you find lasting comfort in all the happy memories.
Holly and Philip Smith
Bob Hamilton
This world has lost a wonderful, cheerful, happy person and blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her at NSIT. Condolences to Neil and family. RIP Liz.
Lloyd Tancock
Neil: I am so saddened that we have lost Liz. Many fond memories of first meeting her when we both worked in the Provincial Building and then through the curling club. A wonderful, happy person who brought joy into every meeting. My deepest condonences to you and your family.
Paulette Woodworth
Neil,
I am so sad to read of Liz’s passing. Wonderful memories with you both when curling @BCC. Take care of yourself and please accept my sincere condolences.
Chris Bryant
Neil and Family,
So sorry to read of Liz’s passing. Sybil and I send our sympathy.
David F. Large
Neil, Donna and family,
So many memories remain of Ralph, Catherine and their girls that extended for decades and intersected our community and church lives. We loved them all dearly and mourned each loss. Sadly we learn of Liz’s late journey and her last battle with illness. Another bright light has been extinguished and the world will be poorer for its loss. We share your grief and pray for your peace.
David
Michael D. Croft
So sorry for your loss Neil, she was one of a kind. I will always remember that smile.
Joan pennell
So very sorry to hear this. I had no idea. Hugs to you all. So very sorry Neil for your loss. Liz was amazing
Michael Hilton
Neil & Family, I’m so Devastated to hear of Liz’s passing. I have met/known Liz for the past 40 plus years. She was such a beautiful, warmperson, who Loved Life and all the people she had touched during her Life. I will miss talking to her she will be missed by so many people that knew her.
My heart goes out to you Neil my friend, many conversations I had in the past year after her Journey and yours in Toronto, how she would praise you as her ANGEL, I will always remember her beautiful smile, yes you will have lots of pain with your Loss, however remember all the Great Times …..Travels……..and Cherish those wonderful memories that you both shared in your Life together, which will Help you down the road. Neil you Are a ANGEL!
R.I.P Lizzy My Dear Friend !
Neil please keep in touch! .
Michael Hilton……………
Jim and Adele Smith
Neil and family, So sorry to learn of Liz’s passing. Fond memories of meeting you guys at the BCC when we first came to the area. Liz was always so cheerful and positive, such a pleasure to be around, cherish the memories.
Cecil McAloney
Neil and Family
Karla and I are so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing. She always seemed to brighten, even the darkest days with her smile. Our sincere condolences !!
Cecil &Karla
Dianne Morris
Neil,
We are so sorry to say goodbye to Liz so soon after knowing her.
An ear to listen
A neighbour who cares.
Don’t hesitate to ask us for a hand whenever.
Our hearts ache for you. May God bless you with comfort in the days to come.
Dianne & Chris
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Neil, Donna and extended ‘family’,
I was so terribly sorry to read that Liz has passed away! Like many others who are sending condolences, I got to know Liz (as well as both of you, and other ‘extended family’ members) either through Zion United Church or Music Festivals, and then again during our High-School years and Variety concerts, and it seems so surreal to be reading the obituaries of old friends, but here we are.
Liz (I called her Betty Anne, as well, when we were young) was always such a warm and friendly person and I can’t think of Liz without also thinking of you, Donna. I always wished for a sister and you two had such a close relationship with each other that it was a joy to be around the both of you.
And Neil, I remember you and your brothers very well, although our ages were staggered out a bit. Reid was the same age as me, if my memory serves me correctly. I didn’t know that you and Liz had ended up marrying each other many years later, but it sounds like a fairy-tale come true for both of you. Treasure those years that you had with one another.
It won’t be easy for any of you, to lose such a dear, loved one, but with God’s help and the love and prayers of your friends, you will get through this, and be able to look back and take joy in all of the good memories of times spent together.
God be with each and every one of you.
Lynn xo
Patrick Murphy
Neil and family….very sad to hear of Elizabeth’s passing, many memories of her time with us at Natural Resources , Rest easy Liz
Patrick Murphy
Neal Conrad
Neil::
So saddened and surprised to learn of Liz’s passing. Although it had been some time since I last saw you both I still remember it well. It was probably at a social event at Bangs Falls involving planked salmon. Even much longer for high school. Her infectious laugh and great smile will always remain a vibrant memory. Keep your memories close.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Neal Conrad
Wendell and Susan (Pyke) Whynot
Donna, Neil and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your memories bring you comfort. We were back yard neighbours growing up.
Janis Oliver
Neil & family, We are so sorry to hear of Liz’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Janis & Stephen
Carol and Ken
Neil, the news of Liz’s passing is devastating. Sorry does not seem enough to express how we feel. She was definitely one of the good ones. She was deserving of many more years. Luckily I have many great memories of time I got to spend with her. Rest easy Liz, your difficult journey is over. You will be forever missed by so many.
Bob Forbes
Neil and Family,
Please accept our condolences on Liz’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Bob & Paula
Coleen and Pat Ryan
Neil, Donna and families, Such sad news to hear. We will be keeping you in our thoughts.
David Kempton
My deepest condolences to Neil Emenau and the Minard family on the passing of Liz. She was a good friend and will be missed. We had plenty of good times on the lake. God bless!!
David and Anne Lohnes
Neil ,Donna and Families.So sorry to hear about the passing of Liz.Sending our warmest condolences and we are deeply sorry for your loss.
Paul & Carolyn Bush
Dear Neil, we are so saddened to read of Liz’s passing. We haven’t known you and Liz very long but you both entered our hearts just the same. Sending you our warmest condolences to you of your loss.
Paul & Cathleen Seamone
Dear Neil & Family,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers since hearing of Liz’s death.
May the support of family, friends and community encircle you as you carry her spirit with you.
Sincerely, Paul and Cathleen Seamone