Sarah Patella Hatt (Smart) April 14, 1924 – May 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother known to most as Ella.
Our mother was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and came to Canada as a war bride. She married our father Kenneth “Skinny” Hatt in 1947. It was a culture shock for sure taking a city girl and plunking her in the middle of a very small rural Nova Scotia town. She couldn’t cook when she first arrived but soon became known for her awesome seafood chowder and homemade bread. She adapted well and even though Scotland wasn’t far from her heart her family and Nova Scotia was her home.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children sons Al Hatt (wife Margaret), Terry Hatt (wife Florence), Scott Hatt (wife Joyce), daughters Cindy Powell (husband Bob) and Elaine Hatt, grandchildren Joe, Stacy, Bonnie, Kevin, Matthew, Jeremy and Shayla and great-grandchildren Jessica, AJ, Phoenix, Brooklyn, Brittany, Nathan, Amber, Tanisha and Logan. She was predeceased by husband Kenneth “Skinny” Hatt, sister Pearl, and brothers George and Bill.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. As per our mother’s request, there will be no funeral service. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Our family wishes to thank the staff at Hillsview Acres and Roseway Manor for their care and compassion while our mother was in their care.
“May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Fois dhut (Rest in peace)
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Charlotte, Bobby and Peggy Kelley
Terry, Florence and Ella’s family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Susan Mosher-Richards
Scott and everyone,so sorry to hear of your moms passing…she was a sweet lady,I was actually thinking of her the other day.Take care.
Sandra lowe
To Ella’s family
You are in my prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time
Judi & Ken Minard
Allan, Terry and families:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, Ella.
Margaret Leslie
To The Children of Ella So sorry for your loss she was the sweetest women while we grew up around her. Had her backed goods many times as a kid RIP
Tanya Whynot
Rest In Peace miss Sarah. You had the kindest soul. ❤️
peggy wamboldt
My condolences to you all. She was our neighbour and a lovely person. I fondly remember working in the garden and babysitting. She made the best hodge podge and blue berry pie. And I so loved her english accent. Rest in peace Ella.
Wade Cameron
Sorry for your loss, take care
Peggy and Richard Hatt
To Terry and all of Ella’s family .We are so sorry for your loss .May the love of your family and many friends give you strength in the days ahead ..Remember the happy times Sincerely Peggy and Richard
Judy Hyson
I’m sorry to hear of Ella’s passing! My condolences to her family! May she RIP!
irving and Jeanette Whynot
To the Hatt family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother .She was a lovely lady .Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Wendy & Vernon MacGregor
So sad to hear of Aunt Ella’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I have so many fond memories of her.
You were all blessed to have her for your mother.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love Wendy and Vernon
Doug Lohnes
To Terry and all of Ella’s family
Sending sincere condolences to your family. She was a very lovely lady.
Pat and Doug Lohnes
CarolAnn MacAdams
My memories of our time together, will always remain in my heart! Sarah, to me, was so proud of the Scotland of her birth and shared her story with me. On many occasions, she would tell me about her life there and then talk about her life here in Nova Scotia, always including her children and their accomplishments. She loved telling me about their dog, whose name escaped me now, but oh my, wouldn’t she laugh!! Please except my heartfelt condolences. Your Mom was a treasure!
Gordon Eisnor
Terry and family: Sorry to read of your moms passing,Sincere condolences to all Ella’s family.
Susan MacLeod
To the hatt Family
I am so sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. I would always get a hug from her when I went to Hillsview Acres. She was the most lovely lady, kind and gentle.
She surely will be missed.
My sincere condolences to you all.
Sincerely, Susan MacLeod
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending heartfelt condolences to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
David and Bonnie Hatt
To the Hatt family: Your Mom was a beautiful lady inside and out .She was so proud of all of you .Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Patty Hirtle
To All Of The Ella’s Family
I am Patty Hirtle (Peach)
I grew up next door to you all..
I always had a chat with Ella when I saw her over the years. I remember her being a very sweet Lady to me when I was a child on Moosehill… I loved her accent & that she never lost it…
Rest In Peace Beautiful ♥️
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our heartfelt condolences to all the Family. She was a lovely lady. Treasure the memories.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Valerie Rhyno
To all the Hatt family.
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was our neighbour for many years and for a time she called upon me to watch over Cindy and Elaine. She was a very sweet lady. My condolences to you all.
Donna and Dale Peverill
Terry, Florence and Family, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember your mom/ grandmother and the love you shared. May the memories of good times comfort you all.
ElizabethElizabet Boland
To Ella’s family. So sorry for your loss.
I got to know your mom when she and my mom lived at Riverside Apartments in Milton. They were best friends. She was a kind sweet lady.
Liz and Nelson
Barry and Sharon Levy
Sending our sincere condolences to the family.
Beverly Greenough and Sean
Sorry to hear on the passing of Ella, she was a beautiful person and am glad to have known her in my life.
Bev and Sean
gloria aulenback and tammy levy
gloria aulenback and tammy levy
may 12, 2023 at 8:01 pm
to the hatt family,
we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. she was a very nice lady.
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
gloria and tammy
Diane and Donald White
Terry and all of the family, our sincere condolences to you all in the loss of your Mom.
Frank and Jane Croft
Terry and Florence, Al and Margaret Hatt and the rest of her family. Frank and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom..I will never forget the time she told me how to make biscuits in which she could bake anything. She was a beautiful lady. Sending heartfelt condolences at this very sad time… Hugs to you all. May she fly high with the angels ❤️
Heather, Ron & Krista Decker
Terry, Florence, and family. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Evelyn R Fisher
Terry,Florence, and all of Ella’s family, Sending my sincere condolence to you all.