GIFFIN – Marjorie (Pierce), whose generous, kind and loving nature made her the heart and soul of her family, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 in Maplestone Enhanced Care, Halifax.
Born June 5th, 1926 in West Sable River, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Lottie (Guest) Pierce.
She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by son Don and special friend and daughter in law Mimi, of Milton; daughters Linda (Paul) Swansburg of New Ross; Mary (David) Oickle, of Liverpool; Susan (Terrance) Wolfe of Sable River and daughters in law Judy Giffin and Debbie Giffin, both of Liverpool. Her much loved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren who were all special to her and cherished by her.
Besides her parents, Marjorie was predeceased by her brothers Howard (lost at sea), and Gerald and her sister Verna and an infant sister, but her greatest loss was that of her oldest son Pierce followed by her youngest son Paul.
Funeral service will be Sunday, January 20th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Burial will be at a later date. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Bill and Kip Sarty
Sorry to hear of your loss. Think of the good times and pass on the great memories of her to the next generation. Bill
Peter Judge
Uncle Don & Mimi; Uncle Dave & Aunt Mary; Aunt Susan & Uncle Terry; Aunt Linda & Uncle Paul, Aunt Debbie & Mom
It is heavy sorrow and great sandess that I learned today the Nanny Marge has passed away. She was a remarkle woman and I will carry the memory of her in my heart.
Please excpt my deepest sympathie at this sad time.
I pray that she will find eternaal peace and Happimess in the house of God.
I am going to go to Church this evening and lite a candle in her memory and ask Father Dave to pray for her too.
with love
Peter
Tim McDonald
To all of Marjorie’s family I offer my condolences in the loss of a very special lady. She was the type of person that you loved the moment you met her. I will always remember her wonderful sense of humor. I know the last few years have been difficult at times but she has left all of you with many wonderful memories. She will be sadly missed.
ross &heather whynot
mary ,so sorry for the loss of your mom .thinking of you at this sad time .
Joanne Whynot
Mary;
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She will never be gone as you have wonderful memories of being with her. Take care.
xoxo
Leon & Norma Robertson
Mary and David, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mary, May your Mom RIP. Please pass on our sympathy to all your family.
Leon & Norma
Judi Mowat and family
Remember the good time, she will never be forgotten. Prayers are with you all.
Lianne GIffin
She had a twinkle in her eye and love in her heart. She was a keeper of secrets and a trusted ally. She was the strongest lady I’ve known and yet the softest, too. Any moment with Nan was a bubble of fun, adventure, goofyness and love. She was more than a grandparent, she was my first best friend. She’s not just in our hearts, she’s everywhere. Drive down Gottigen, she’ll be there. See a uniformed sailor, she’ll be there. See an African violet bloom, she’ll be there. Hear Conway Twitty on the radio, she’ll be there. My love for you is undescribable, Nanny Marge. Love you more, Lianne
carol richardson
Sue, so sorry to read of your mom’s passing, always remember her as such a jolly person, know what you are going thru and my thoughts are with you
carol
Sheila Mills
Linda & Family, So very sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Mother.I can so feel your pain, as there is no greater gift than that of a Mom.My Mom will be gone six years this year and not a day goes by that I dont think of her and miss her. So cherish all the great memories you have,No more suffering , she is now in a better place free of all pain, Our family knows what a journey that alzheimers takes on the patient and their family. Love you Linda and Take Care. XOXO
Jeanette (Freeman) Coffin
To Marjorie’s Family: I am so sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. In the years I lived in Sable River, Marge and I were the best of friends. Our children and husbands were friends too, and we spent many hours all together at the beach, on picnics, at our camp, and just hanging out together. I treasured her friendship — I was an outsider and she made me feel welcome. We shared so much laughter, great conversations, good times and bad. They were the best years of my life. Marjorie has often been in my thoughts, and always in my heart. I share your grief.
The Lane Family
Linda & Family
so sorry for your loss our thoughts and hearts are with you.
Debbie
Linda and family, so sorry for the loss of your mom. Thinking of you and saying prayers to all
Beverly Dixon-David
i worked with your mom at Home maker Bureau years years ago,i also visit her at the nursing home ,my Sympathy to you and your family. God Bless
Kye
I love you nanny Marge, I miss you and I will never ever would
forget you <3
Jamie Swansburg
My grandmother and my best friend. I was fortunate that I lived close to her and got to see her almost every day. We were each others shadow and partners in crime. If mom said ‘”no” I just asked grandma.
If I picked up the phone and asked her to go for a trip to the South Shore she’d be at the house to pick me up in minutes and off we would go. Many weekends I spent with her traveling. We’d make our famous stops to the Blarney Stone on the way up and the way back. I’m going to miss those trips.
So many times I’d just go visit her on a whim and she’d make sure I had something to eat and we just hung out and we’d watch crazy television shows.
She was loving, understanding and big spirited with everyone. She was a grandmother that every grandchild would want.
I learned a lot from her – good habits and bad habits. She was there for almost every important part of my life and I will always be thankful for that.
I love you Nanny Marge. I miss you!
Love Jamie & Tasha
Rev Elaine Walcott
Linda My Dear Friend having recently lost my own Mother I have chosen to send you this poem and to assure you I am in prayer with you during Sunday worship this day.
Only One Mother
You can only have one mother
Patient kind and true;
No other friend in all the world,
Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
To mother you will return,
For all her loving kindness,
She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture,
Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine,
And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message,
To our dear mother up above;
Tell her how we miss her,
And give her all our love.
Sharon & Earle
Sue, Lynn. Mary, Don & families;
Such a kind loving lady, feel so fortunate to have known her for most of my life. Please know that she was very much loved by the extended Wolfe family as well.Rest in peace Marge.
Uncle Ron & Aunt Pat
We wanted you all to know we are thinking about you at this very difficult time. Marjoie was a wonderful woman with a big heart, even when life was not always fair. My flight to Florida is on the 20th, so I will not be able to be with you, but my love and thoughts will be.
Aunt Pat
LaVerne Hawkins
Dear Leanne & Family:
So sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. She sounded like a super lady. Treasure your memories of her, these memories will see you through the unhappy times. God Bless.
Alice Verge
Sue Lynn Mary Don and families.. There is am expression ” The good old days “, and when I think of that your mom comes to mind.. Our families were so entwined when we all lived in Sable River and grew up together .. She was such a mother figure to all of us.. and a great lady and you will all miss her dearly.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Peggy & Francis Payzant
Dear Mary, David & Extended Families
We were so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. May God be with you all at this most difficult time in your Lives. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. May she now REST IN PEACE!!! If We can do anything to help out: We are just a phone call away or a Jump across the Street!!!!
Sincerely: Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!!
Susan MacLeod
We are so very sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. Our condolences to you all.
Susan and Butch MacLeod
Fraser and Lee MacNeil
Sorry for your loss. The brief time we met her she was a lot of fun and a fine lady,