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Lawson; Amy Belle (Hupman)

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Lawson;

LAWSON — Amy Belle (Hupman), 84 of Summerville Centre passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 27th 2013 after a long battle with ALS – Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Born July 1st, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Mildred (Davis) Hupman and lived all her life in her beloved community of Summerville.

Amy was an educator by vocation and by nature. She attended Teacher’s College and taught in one room school houses throughout the 1950’s and at Port Mouton Consolidated School through the 60’s and 70’s. She returned as a teacher’s aide in the 80’s and was a tutor to local children throughout her career. Amy was also a genealogist and writer. She has written a history of her local church, the local cenotaph in Port Mouton and two thorough volumes of Hupman family history going back to the mid 1700s. She also took on a labour of love in reproducing the columns her mother Mildred wrote for the Liverpool Advance in a book called “Diary of a Village“. She was a tireless worker for her Summerville Christian Church, a volunteer for decades at The Queen’s Manor and has worked on many boards and local charities. She devoted her life to the education and betterment of children and her community and touched countless lives young and old through her long and productive life. Amy led by example and was a study in courage, compassion, and determined and rigorous intelligence

She will be sorely missed by her loving family; daughter Laura (Steven) Dobson, of Dartmouth; sons Daniel (Paul Pilcher), of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Raymond (Janelle), of Prince Rupert, B.C.; daughter-in-law Betty Jean, of Summerville Centre; grandchildren Nancy, Kelly, Ryan, Mandy, Danielle, Bradford; great-grandchildren Chloe, Wyatt, Fiore; sisters Audrey Wagner, of Summerville Centre, Jean Mansfield, of Milton, Grace (Mack) Robinson, of Trenton, Ontario; brothers Clair (Lorraine) Hupman, of Summerville, Vernon Hupman, of Texas.

She suffered many losses in her later life and was predeceased by her parents Aubrey and Mildred, her husband of 41 years Murray in 1992, her beautiful granddaughter Amy in 2008, her beloved son Ronald in 2010 and younger sister Betty in 2012.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening (July 31th, 2013) from 7 until 9 p.m. at Chandler’s Funeral Home and funeral service will be Thursday, August 1st, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., at Summerville Christian Church. Reverend Neil bergman officiating. Burial will take place at in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Summerville Christian Church, The ALS Society or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com

 



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  1. Janet and Jean

    So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. our prayers and thoughts are with you.
    Janet and Jean

  2. Cindy Frellick

    I will always remember Mrs Lawson as a compassionate and dedicated teacher. My condolances to the family, friends and community who loved her well.

  4. Brenda and Ira Huskins

    Sending condolences to the family of Amy she was a dear lady and so sad when she was stricken with Als, she sure will be missed by all who knew her,.had such a strong faith and will be missed by all who knew her.

  5. CarolAnn MacAdams

    I am saddened by the passing of my dear friend, Amy. Not only were we dear friends, second cousins, best altos in the choir, but we shared a love of God and enjoyed our bible studies together so very much. I will be missing her more now and regret that I didn’t get to see and talk to her one more time. All my love, Laura, Ray & Dan, and to your families.
    God bless you all. Please give my love to Audrey and the rest of the family.
    Love always,
    CarolAnn xo

  6. Janet & Fred Connolly

    Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss.
    We will surely miss our visits with Amy on our South Shore trips.
    Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Family at this time.
    Very Sincerely
    Janet & Fred

  7. Peg (Davis) Corkum

    Dear Cousins……holding you close in prayer……….

    Peg & Spencer ( Amy’s pet name for him=Spennie-Pie)

  8. Charlotte Parks

    My condolences to the Huphman/Lawson families…I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a great woman… Amy touched my heart deeply and she will always be remembered by me in my heart and memories….

  9. Margo Hanley

    To all of Amy’s family – my sincere sympathy to you on Amy’s passing. She truly was a wonderful lady and has touched my life over the years. She will be missed by so many people. Take comfort in your memories of earlier years. God Bless.

  10. Nancy Anthony

    Dear Audrey: My sincere sympathy in the passing of your sister. My thoughts are with you. Nancy

  11. Robert & Sally Fader

    Audrey & all of Amy’s family:

    So sorry to read of Amy’s passing. She was a beautiful person and was such a great volunteer. Her brown bread was awesome.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  12. Tim McDonald

    I would like to send my sincere condolences to all of Amy’s family. I had the pleasure of meeting Amy back in the 1990s while we were both doing research at the Queens County Museum and we remained friends over the past 20 something years. She had such a passion for history and loved to share her knowledge. The many projects that she researched and recorded are a treasure to future generations. She was a wonderful friend and will be sadly missed.

  13. Alice Verge

    To all of Amys family…. So sorry to hear of her passing.. She was such a great lady you will all miss her dearly…
    Bought many loaves of her awesome brown bread over the years…
    Miss her walking by the house as i use to go out to have a chat..
    Or she would drop in . Murray probably said …” What took you so long.”

  14. Jan Pottie

    To all of Amy’s family and especially to Raymond, Laura, Danny-There is simply no one who can take Amy’s place or ever fill her shoes. Amy took many quiet steps and helped build an open and welcoming community. When May 24th came around and it was time to open the cottage and move to Summerville, Amy always made us feel welcome, accepting our summer presence as a natural part of the community. How many garden parties, suppers and bake sales did we share? How often did my mother make me rush to a bake sale just for a loaf of Amy’s brown bread, or comment when something was good at a church supper, “that must be Amy’s.” How often do I begin a sentence with “Amy Lawson told me”. If I needed to know something about Summerville I called Amy and she usually knew the answer. If she didn’t know right away she said she would “have to sketch it out” and get back to me.. Amy said she couldn’t just remember things, she had to sketch things out first to get the details right and then write them down. And she always added other details, always teaching to make sure we knew where we lived and that we lived in her uncle’s house, a Hupman house. It was uncanny but sometimes I would feel like I was talking to her mother over one of the “Items”. In recent years we competed for the wild pears that seem to spring from nowhere in Summerville-I can’t say where-though she usually got to them first, for pickling. I have never taken her warmth, curiosity and acceptance for granted. She will live in the hearts of so many of us who spent our young summers at the beach and have returned as adults because Amy helped make it a good place for us to live. Rest in peace Amy and thank-you for everything….Jan

  15. Barb and Brian Fralic

    To all of Amy’s family,
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Barb, Brian, Nick and Jessica

  16. Ron & Barb Campbell

    To all of Amy’s Family.
    We are saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in the arms of the lord forever more.

  17. Valerie and Donald Inness

    Dear Lawson Family:
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Amy is no longer suffering and is at peace. Please accept our deepest condolences.
    Valerie and Donald

  18. Patti Neilson Fraser

    My thoughts and prayers are will all of you during this time.
    Amy was a great lady and I feel priviledged to have known her.

  19. John & Peggy Whynot

    To all of Amy’s Family:
    So sorry to hear of Amy’s passing. Thinking of all of you with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time.

  20. Monica Roberts

    To all the family
    I am saddened to hear of Amys passing. I always enjoyed my home care visits with her. We had many laughs, she was a very pleasant person. May she now rest in peace, God bless
    Monica

  21. Linda Hupman

    To all Amy’s family, my heartfelt condolences – Amy lived her life true to her faith and her love of her family, church and community..she faced the many losses in her later years with courage and grace- a testament to her strong faith – that she had to endure the ravishes of ALS in her later years on top of all else was sad indeed. May she be at peace now and may her family be comforted by that.

  22. Joyce/John Bolivar

    To all of Amy’s family, sorry to hear of her passing, may she now rest in peace with her loved ones.

  23. Dave Hupman

    To Laura, Raymond, Danny; my condolences on the loss of a very favourite Aunt.
    As a child I participated in a lot of fun events with you guys as well as with Aunt Amy and Uncle Murray and Ronnie. I remember sleepovers when we were 9 or 10 years old with Ronnie, Raymond, and myself all sleeping in 1 bed upstairs and about 2:00 AM I had a bloody nose and Aunt Amy woke up and came to the rescue. She was good at stopping nose-bleeds (had a fair bit of practice). She was also the best at getting pieces of dirt out of your eyes, I remember we would always go to her if we needed help with that. We used to play board games in the Lawson house, and she always was there to referee. I particulalrly remember one lesson she taught us, when she lectured Ronnie, Raymond, and myself, that we had to stand up for each other at school. My dad has a lot of stories to tell about growing up with his sister Amy, and she could certainly hold her own with the brothers. She was very athletic, and maintained her fitness all through her life. About the time we were in high school, I remember Aunt Amy and Uncle Murray dropping in to mom and dad’s house almost every evening for tea; and laughing, always laughing, over some story. She always made a point of visiting whenever I came “home” to Summerville. I love the family genealogy that she has spent so many, many countless hours preparing; it is a tremendous gift to our family.
    Aunt Amy will be missed by all who knew her.

  24. Niels and Donna Wagner Rasmussen

    So sorry to hear of Amy’s passing. Our thought are with you.

  25. HOLLIS BOWERS

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF AMY,S PASSING MY THOUGHTS &PRAYS ARE WITH HER FAMILD AT THIS SAD TIME SHE IS NOW HOME WITH THE REST OF HER FAMILY R.I.P.AMY

  26. Phyllis Leaman

    I knew Amy through our church activities. She was such a beautiful and devoted lady.Now she is free of that terrible disease. All her family can be so proud of all her lifetime achievements and her kind and caring ways.Truly a sad loss for her chirch and community.

  27. Rev Jen Garbin

    I will miss you! Thank you for being a substitute “gramma” for me! <3 To all the family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing Amy all these years. love and hugs – Jen, Gianni, Rita and Victor

  28. Jean Smith

    So sorry to hear of Amy”s passing.She was a wonderful lady,loved by all who knew her.My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.

  29. Clyde (Gordon) & Wendy MacAdams

    Laura, Raymond, Danny & families

    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Having your mom as a teacher was a wonderful experience, she was a great lady. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take care of each other.

  30. Pamela Ditchoff and Willy

    Sincere condolences to Amy’s family. Such a bright light she cast; it will shine in the memories of all those who learned from her and loved her.
    Pamela Ditchoff and Willy, Queen’s Manor therapy dog team.

  31. Shirley & Paul Shot

    When I read of Amy’s passing this morning several images came to mind. Her smile, kindness to all, her love for her family and her great faith. She loved to bake and give to others. She arrived at the adult high school one day and brought her chocolate chip cookies to the students for a treat. This continued throughout my time there. She thought they would like them and she was happy that they were getting an education. She made a difference in so many lives in her quiet way. She was a beautiful person. God Bless!

  32. Bryan & Cheryl Theriau

    Our thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you on the passing of a wonderful woman. Amy will be certainly missed in the community and we have many wonderful memories of her. May these memories bring a smile to your face during this difficult time.

  33. Michelle Wolfe-Sitton

    An amazing lady who leaves behind wonderful memories and a legacy that will continue to live on in her children and grandchildren. My thoughts are with you.

  34. Bev Rowter

    Your Mom was always smiling….I can well remember going to your house as a child when we were visiting with our Grammie Dot Hupman; despite a house full of her own, she always welcomed us with her beautiful smile. She helped me out one time with some family information I was searching and even hand-copied it out and put it in the mail for me. She will be missed by so many…my sincere sympathy to all of you….Bev (Veinot) Rowter

  35. Bruce Theriau

    Sorry to hear of Amys’ passing. She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all that knew her. My thoughts are with you all.

  36. Debbie (Hupman) Thibault

    To Dan, Ray and Laura…..I cried tears of selfishness on Saturday morning when I heard about Aunt Amy’s passing. It is a blessing that she is finally at peace but so overwhelmingly sad for the family. I share my twin brother, Dave’s, sentiments..she was a favourite Aunt and for me, my second Mom and a wonderful mentor in life. Mom keeps telling me my ability to write academic papers and to study comes from Aunt Amy and Gram Hupman. I will always remember the laughter and love that she shared with so many. She has touched lives not only within Summerville but way beyond! Love and peace to you and your families!!

  37. Janice Mitchell

    To Laura, Dan and Raymond…..may you find strength and comfort in each other and in the loved ones who surround you during this sad and difficult time. I did not know Amy personally, but I have eaten many a loaf of her famous and delicious brown bread, and I know she was a wonderful lady who inspired many. Her battle with ALS is now over….may she rest in peace.

  38. Penny Scott

    My deepest and heartfelt condolences to all Hupman and Lawson families especially Raymond, Laura & Danny. So sad to know that Amy died, but grateful that she was part of our lives, however briefly every summer I spent in Summerville in the Dexter cottage. Memories of brown bread& molasses cookies brought me back to her kitchen recently as she was for me a beacon of wisdom, warmth and unconditional acceptance during an uncertain time. Amy’s spirit lives on in Dexter family stories of summer visits in Summerville. As busy as Amy was she always made time for a visit. As for me, summer was not complete without a visit with Amy. Rest easy, dear friend.

  39. Nancy Grierson-Derby

    My sincere condolences to Amy’s family. As a child we always vacationed in Summerville Centre and I have such wonderful memories of Amy and her family. At the time my Summerville Centre buddy was Laura Jean and I think often of all the fun we had. Cousin Amy will be missed but fondly remembered always.

  40. Marion Seamone

    To all of Amy’s family- I was saddened to hear of Amy’s passing she was a staple to the community and will not soon be forgotten. I was one of the many who enjoyed her brown bread etc. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time….

  41. Yvonne (Oickle) Ingram and Philip Ingram

    Betty Jean and Danny, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Take care and hold on to the memories.

  42. Donna and David Dicks

    Our sincere condolences to the family. A lovely lady who will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

  43. Coleen (Clancy) & Pat Ryan

    Just wanted to express our condolences on Amy’s death. She was truly one of the pillars of Summerville Centre. Amy was one of my favourite Sunday School teachers (probably because of that great sense of humor). She will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.

    Coleen and Pat

  44. Sandi and Steve Corbin

    Laura, Raymond, Dan – We hope the warm memories that you share with your extended families will help you cope with the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  47. Linda (Clancy) & Richard Swain

    There no words to describe the hole which Amy’s passing will leave,not only in the hearts of all who knew her , but in the heart of the community itself . Her winning smile , generosity , wit and talents have provided a great legacy.
    To Laura , Raymond and Dan- our thoughts and prayers are with you . Cherish your memories , hold them close, they are your forever.

  48. Etta Westhaver

    My deepest sympathy to all the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.She was a great lady and will be missed

  50. Nora, Ed and Staff

    So sorry for your loss. The video tribute is beautiful, full of wonderful memories and love.
    Laura, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

  51. Kathi (Harding) Parlee

    It was so sad to see this. I have known Amy and your family since I was young – from the days our Churches (Milton and Summerville Christian Churches) had the annual Sunday School picnic at Summerville Beach, through the teen CYF years, and since then. It was always nice to see her. I shared a little time with her when I would visit Dad at the Manor, and she was still happy and positive. The video here is lovely! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  52. Ronald & Sharon Verge

    Our sincere condolences to All of Amys Family,she was a Great Lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.

  53. Linda(Clancy) & Richard Swain

    To Laura, Ray and Dan and families : So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing . She was truly the heart beat of the community. Her beautiful smile, wit and talents will live on in our memories .

    Linda & Richard

  54. david broughm and family

    Very sorry for your loss. Amy played a great role in my life growing up around Summerville. Her teachings in school and at church will never be forgotten. She always had a smile and a warm greeting whenever we would see her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time.

  55. Shirley Morton

    So sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
    Such a lovely person, she will be missed by all who knew her.
    Love and Prayers
    Shirley and Ralph Morton

  56. Leon & Norma Robertson

    We are so sorry to learn of Amy passing. She was a lovely lady.
    Our sympathy to all the family.
    Norma & Leon Robertson

  57. Joe and Pat Roberts

    Joe and I are so glad we got to know Amy before she died. She was a courageous woman. We enjoyed her insight into the community and her phenominal store of information was so helpful for us. We are so sorry that she is gone but we are so glad her suffering is over. We are praying for you all, in your loss. With love, Revs Pat & Joe Roberts

  58. Marina Foley

    My prayers are with you at this hard time. I visited Amy with home support, and was always interested in what she had to say about her many points of research. Very nice and smart lady. Missed by all.

  59. Lynn (Saulnier)Rafuse

    Thinking of you at this difficult time.Enjoyed meeting your Mom at the manor.

  60. Gale and Art Deveau

    To All of Amy’s Family
    Art and I would like to express our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time

    Gale and Art Deveau

  61. Cathie Pearl-Wentzell

    To Amy’s Family,

    I’ve read all of the above comments and what more could be said. Wonderful tributes to a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed by both her family and her community.

  62. Watson Inglis

    Very sorry too read of your Mom’s passing Laura.
    Will be thinking of you and your family in the days ahead.
    Watson

  63. Nina & Doug Inness

    We were very saddened to hear of Amy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady & will always be fondly remembered.

  64. Susan MacLeod

    I am so very sorry to hear of Amy’s passing. She was a delightful lady who loved her family and her community. My sincere condolences. Susan MacLeod

  65. Shawna McDougall

    My most sincere condolences. Amy was a wonderful lady and I have many fond memories of spending time with her during Bible Study and when I was a member of the Summerville Disciples of Christ church.

  66. Brittany Wentzell Verge

    My very sincere condolences to Amy’s family. Amy’s facebook name (Grammy Amy) was very much suiting. She was like a grandmother to all of us. In church you always wanted to make sure you got at least one hug from her. She always remembered your birthday and was there to help you when you needed it. I loved hearing anything she had to tell me, particularly stories about my Grampy when he was boy. She was very brave and very kind and I know she will be missed by so, so many.

  67. Leanne and Cory Hanley

    We are thinking of the whole family during this emotional time. Amy was a wonderful person and is now at peace. We are so happy that Kelly and the kids got to visit before her passing.

  68. Suzanne (Hupman) Hatt

    I am so sorry that Amy has passed..and my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Cling to the beautiful memories as days go by. Amy was truly an inspiration to all..and I respected and admired her for her loving heart. Amy never judged, but was a pattern in life we all should follow. I too, had her as a Sunday School teacher. I loved her then and as I got older, I came to respect her as a person. One of my favorite people.
    May the love of God hold you up and give you comfort at this time.

  70. elva hupman (neil)

    my thoughts are with your family at this time, Amy was always close with me in my child hood,and a wonderful person.

  71. Brett & Donna (Hupman) Hainley

    Aunt Amy always had a great story that we had never heard before and her enthusiasm for life and curiosity constantly amazed us. She was a true Renaissance woman. I want to thank her for the two Hupman history books, which have settled several disputes and for introducing us to duckpins (and then beat the pants off us). A light has passed from this earth into our hearts to live there forever. To Dan, Ray and Laura and the rest of the extended family, we send our love and a big hug.

  73. sylvia verge

    To the Hupman family, we all went to church to gather’ ( many years ago) time never seams to stay with us long;
    Amy will be missed’
    R.I.P Amy. she is with Murry now;

    .

  74. Mike and Donna West

    Raymond, Daniel, Laura, and families,
    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thinking of you during this most difficult time. She will be greatly missed by the community and family.

  75. Jean Saulnier-Blades

    Sincere condloences at the loss of your dear mother and sister. I had the privelege of meeting he at Queens Manor while visiting my own mom. Amy was a super lady even in her illness. God bless you all. Jean Saulnier-Blades

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