MOUZAR – Beatrice Matilda, 94, Liverpool, formerly of Brooklyn, Queens County, NS
With much heartfelt sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mom, Nan and Great Nanny Bea…Beatrice Matilda (Hirtle) Mouzar in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Born in Liverpool, Bea was a daughter of the late Hector and Florence (Morreau) Hirtle and the youngest of four children.
Bea lived her early years in her hometown, working at the Mersey Store and the theatre as an usher. In 1949, she married Victor Mouzar, raised their two children in the wonderful village of Brooklyn where, together, they owned and operated Mouzar’s Store until its closure in 1988. Bea loved living in Brooklyn all her life and enjoyed all the people whom she had met over the years. She could relate to so much history of Brooklyn, she could have been the village historian!
Her patience, compassion and beautiful creativeness was admired by so many with her talents at knitting, sewing, cooking, artistic design, flower arrangements and her love of songs and music but, above all, her endearing ways to all her family, near and far and to those around her. Many can relate to her beautiful, personalized Christmas stocking and those delicious pineapple squares! Bea loved her travel years, whether it was to local or provincial curling events or to the West Coast to attend weddings, graduations or whatever might be happening at the time. Memories forever tied to her family’s hearts. We cannot forget her second love, the Blue Jays as well as the many curling bonspiels which helped to fill long hours.
Bea will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her daughter Susan (Brian), daughter in law Tinie (Giffy), grandchildren Darren, Michelle (Mike), Chad (Jennifer), Jill (Paul) and Jenna (Garret). Great grandchildren Ella, Kylee, Casey, Lucas, Lawson, Mia and Andie and Giffy’s girls Kaitlyn (Jeff) and Jenna (Zack) and baby Nyla along with her loving nieces, nephew and many cherished friends.
Besides her parents, Bea was predeceased by her husband Victor, her son Gary, her sisters Evelyn Ernst, Nita Foley and her brother Gordon.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A celebration of Bea’s wonderful life will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reception to follow the service. A private family burial will take place at a later time. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Cancer Research or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
The notable saying “it takes a village” stands with so much meaning at this time. Thank you to the many community people and family who thought about Bea with visits, cards, gifts and Facetime. Our local caregivers, all the dedicated paramedics, doctors and nurses at Queens General Hospital and South Shore Regional Hospital, the wonderful staffs at Queens Manor, Liverpool and Surf Lodge, Lockeport as well as Chandlers’ Funeral Home.
“A mothers love is like the sun… It warms and blesses everyone it touches. Today, we celebrate you, Grandma and thank you for helping us see just how good life can be with the wisdom you gave us through the years.”
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Charlotte, Bobby and Peggy Kelley
Susan, Tini and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead. I will miss our talks and smiling face at Queens Manor. Peggy will miss her dearly, especially their discussions of the Blue Jays games.
Doug and Pat Lohnes
Susan, Brian , Tinnie and families:
Pat and I have been fortunate to have been close friends with Bea and family for many years. Bea was
always thoughtful of others and forever remembering your special occasions with cards and treats. Bea was a very knowledgable Blue Jays fan always on top of the latest information as well as a long time fan of the provincial and national curling scene , conversations were always interesting . Bea will be missed by everyone she knew and represented the best of our Brooklyn community.
Elizabeth and Jim Fraelic
This is without a doubt one of the wonderful obituaries I have ever read. You have captured Bea so beautifully. All of the love she gave to you and you gave back to her shines through every word. We are so sorry for your loss, but what wonderful memories you have.
Dot and Doug Winters
To all of Bea,s family and friends,
We were so saddened to read of Bea,s passing. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Darlene Connolly
Susan, Brian, and all of Bea’s family
My heart is broken. So very sorry for your loss. Bea was a wonderful lady and I am very thankful for the time I spent with her. She will surely be missed by all her family and friends. Take care.
Donna and Kirk Whynot and Lorraine MacKay
To Bea’s family, we are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful lady, you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. Bea will be missed by everyone ❤️
Peggy Payzant
Dear Susan, Brian & Families,
I Am So Sorry To See That Your Mom Has Passed Away Susan.. I Did Not Know That She Has Taken Ill. Your Mom Was Such A Beautiful Soul, and Always Such A Kind, Patient, And Loving Lady. She Always Had Time To Stop At My Checkout To Have A Chat At Sobeys. When I Retired I Missed Seeing Your Mom, She Always Brought A Smile With Her And Always Let Me Know How You Were Doing Also. Once In Awhile We Would Bump Into One Another At Other Stores, She Certainly Made My Day. She Was So Proud Of You Susan And All Of Her Grandchildren, They Brought The Brightest Smile To Her Face Every time She Would Talk About Them.And Christine Was So Good To Your Mom Also. God Certainly Has A Very Special Angel Wth Him. God Bless You All At This Very Difficult Time In Your Lives. Cherish This Wonderful Special Ladies Memories And Keep These Memories Close To Your Heart. May God Bless You All. My Heart Is Heavy For You::::
Sincerely:::
Peggy Payzant (Nee Freeman)
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
Susan and the Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
Linda Leslie
Bea was an amazing Lady. She will be missed so very much. My Condolences to Her Family. Love from Linda
Margo and Barry Cross
We are so sadden to hear of Bea’s passing. She was such a gentle and kind soul. I always liked to chat with her. Her light hearted demeanor was contagious. Our thoughts are with you. Hold the memories within your heart.
Barry and Margo
Debra E Dexter
Susan & family; sending my sympathies for your loss.
Clyde & Wendy MacAdams
Susan & Brian and Tinie & Giffy and families,
Clyde and I were so sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. We enjoyed the time we got to spend with her in various curling rinks! Please know you are in our thoughts. Take care.
Clyde & Wendy
Judi Maillet
To Bea’s family & friends, so sorry to see Bea has passed away. She lived a great life surrounded by her family & friends, Keep the memories close in your heart so when you are missing her you can draw on them to comfort you.God must have needed another Angle so he called her home. Thinking of you all in my thoughts & prayers. Judi
Pam Foley
So sad to hear about Bea’s passing. We met while I was working at Liverpool Home Hardware, and I always looked forward to her visits and stories. She was a wonderful lady, and will be missed by all who knew her. Take care.
Jennifer and Rick Clattenburg
Susan,Brian ,Tinie,Giffy and families,
So sorry to hear of Bea’s passing .It was a pleasure to have know her over the years and for being a part of our family.Thinking of you all during this difficult time .
Jennifer ,Rick ,Cody and Cole
John
So sorry for the loss
Philip and Holly Smith
To the family,
We were saddened to read this announcement of your loss. Mrs.Mouzar was a lovely lady. Her passing will leave such a void in all your lives.
She was certainly blessed to have such devotion from her family….you have done all that was possible for your dear mother and grandmother.
May she now rest peacefully…
Thinking of you all in the days ahead.
Holly and Philip Smith
Byron Amirault
The West family, Tinie and family,
We are saddened to hear of Bea’s passing and have many fond memories. She always made us feel welcome whenever we would see her at family functions. Thinking of you all at this time.
Byron & Janet Amirault
Middle Sackville
Richard and Heather West
Dear Susan and Brian and family. Both Heather and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of Bea she was truly a lovely person and will be dearly missed by all
Dawn and Gary Roberton
Susan and family,
So sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. Luckily you have all the pics she left full of great memories. Take care.
Marilyn Whynot ( croft )
To Bea’s family so shocked to hear of her passing. Sending my sincere condolences to all. Keep special memories close .
Frank MacKay
Susan and all of Bea’s Family..Susan and I offer our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time.Bea was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. Frank&Susan MacKay
Susan MacLeod
I am so sorry to hear that Bea has passed away. My Mom Rita sends her condolences also. She will miss being with Bea at Queens Manor.
It was a shock to hear of her passing.
My sincere condolences.
Susan MacLeod
ANNE JUPP
Dear Susan and all of the family I send my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. My childhood memories have come flooding back as I remember Gary, Susan and I playing store in the basement of your home. Your Mom was so very kind and I will remember her with a smile whenever I think of her.
Regards Anne (Howard) Jupp
Robert & Marjorie MacGowan
Susan , Brian and family. We are sending our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Love to all. Marjorie and Robert.
Bea Delong
Dear Susan & Brian and All of Bea’s Family: I am so sorry for your loss. We had some good times together in our younger days with house parties and planked salmon parties at the Clam Flats. Bea’s pineapple squares were always a hit. I remember when we bowled together there were three Beas on the team…..your mom,. Bea Hunt and myself. Memories last forever. Sincere Condolences to you all. Take Care Hugs.
Karen Cowie
To the family.
My deepest condolences to you. Hold the memories close to your heart.
I’ve lived near Bea and Vic for many years and always looked forward to the conversations we had. Both such sweet people. Bea always had a smile on her face and kind words.
Rest in peace beautiful soul.
Love the Cowie’s.
Sybil Balish
Susan, Brian & fam….so very sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. We have so many memories of the great sing songs we all had together. Bea was a sweet lady. Carry all the memories you’ve made close to your heart. RIP Bea ❤️❤️❤️
Florence, Sybil, & Bonnie
Karen and John Henley
Dear Susan, Brian, Tinie & Giffy
So sorry to read of Bea’s passing. So many wonderful memories from the days we spent with both Bea and Vic at camp. Saturday night after the store would close they would arrive at camp, (Bea’s famous lobster dip in hand) and out would come the deck of cards for a fun filled evening! John also enjoyed his talks with Bea when he played at the Manor. You are in our thoughts,
Phyllis Wolfe
To Bea’s Family: Sending sincere condolences on Bea’s passing. I was so saddened to hear of her loss.
Hannah McKinnon
Bea’s Family,
Bea was the most lovely person. The very best kind of human. When I was a young nurse just getting started, I’m pretty sure she and Vic were behind the anonymous plowing of my driveway while I was working long shifts. Kind, community oriented people who left people better than they found them. I will always remember Bea fondly. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Hannah (Miller)
Tim McDonald
Bea was such a wonderful, kind and sweet person. I had called on her numerous times for info and her memories for various historical projects that I was working on. She amazed me at how easily she could remember things from many, many years ago. My grandparents had purchased Bea’s parents house in the late 1960s (now the site of Liverpool Superstore), so we would often share our memories of growing up in the same house but many years apart. How fortunate her family and friends were to have her for so long, but no matter how old our loved ones are, it is difficult to say good bye. I am sending my most sincere condolences to Susan, Tinie and families at this very sad time.
Diane Raynard White
Dear Susan, Brian, Tinnie and Giffy and your children, just read this today …. So sorry …
Bea was such lovely lady who always had that twinkle in her eyes ! Both she and Vic were so very kind to me as a teenager when I spent time with the family at home or at the camp, fun times. You were fortunate to have had her all these years, as was she to have had you all. I like to think they, Vic, Gizzy and Bea, are playing cards and chuckling right now. Bless you all in your grief.
Faye Levy
Dear Susan, Brian, Tinie and Families,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Bea. I have known Bea all my life, growing up on the same street, going to their store to pick up a few things and just having a chat. She will certainly be missed in Brooklyn. Hold on to all your precious memories as they will guide you through this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Susan & Families
We were so sad to hear of your mother’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Rod & Ann Golden
Susan, Brian, Tinie, Giffy and families: So sorry to read of Bea’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Another angel has gained her wings. Our deepest sympathy to all her family. Rod & Ann
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To all of Bea’s Family,
Sending heartfelt condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Bea was a lovely lady and will be missed greatly. Take care everyone.
kim Masland MLA
To Bea’s Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. May all your memories of such a beautiful lady give you peace and comfort.
Vickie Dexter
To all of Beas family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Brian and Vickie Dexter
Valerie Conrad
Susan, Tinie & family – I’m so sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Adele Smith
Susan,Brian,and family, we are so sorry to learn of your mothers passing and extend our sincere condolences. We didn’t know your mother however from the family respect and admiration along with the many kind words of condolence being received it is clear that your mother was truly a great lady with a life well lived. Susan your mom was so fortunate to have you with her for her final months. Cherish the memories and her legacy will live on through you all.You are in our thoughts.
Jim and Adele
Ken oickle
I am saddened to read of Bea passing.please accept my condolence. Bea was a wonderful person.ke
Carol and Arnold Jollimore
Susan and families,
So sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. She was a beautiful soul and will be so missed. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. She and Gary can discuss the Blue Jays now.
Take care of each other,
Arnie & Carol
Brenda Lawrence Jim Hubley
So sorry to hear that Bea passed away .
She was a lovely lady . Always had time for a chat .
She spoke highly of her family . Sincere sympathy
To the family .,You are all in our thoughts . Hold onto the the memories .
MIke and Donna West
Susan & Brian and families,
Our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. Bea was a lovely person who will be missed by many. She was so fortunate to have had you both move home to help her out in her final year. May your wonderful memories of Bea help you through the days ahead.
Jan Winchester
So sorry for your loss…thinking of you all,
Sincerely, Jan
Bob and Vicki Roach
Susan, Brian, Giffy, Tinie and families: We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bea’s passing. She was a lovely and kind person. She will definitely be missed. Deepest condolences.
Rosalee Smith and Delphine
Susan, Tinie and families … sincere condolences on Bea’s passing … she had a life well lived and was well loved by all. A matriarch of Brooklyn!!
Gale Deveau
Susan and Brian and Family
Tinie and Giffy and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time , Hold your wonderful memories close.
Gale and Art
Bonnie dalby flemming
I was sorry to hear of Bea’s passing..I rented the space over their store starting in 1972 ..they were both so good to me and my daughter..thinking of all her family at this sad time
Barry ,Sharon, Shirley Levy
Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories of Bea give you comfort.
Rika Bolivar
Sorry to hear I was wondering why we missed her this morning
Sybil Hennebury, nee Hirtle
Remembering a dear aunt who has been a vital part of my life. A wonderful, caring and loving person so loved by my family. Her amazing knowledge of family ties have meant the world to me. So happy to have had such a great visit this summer. Be at peace, Aunt Bea and know your love will remain in my heart and my family’s forever.
Sybil, Tom and family
Janice {Mouzar} Dore
Dear Susan and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Aunt Bea was an important part of my life during all of my growing up years. So many wonderful memories… I always tried to make time to visit her when I came home for visits. She never forgot to send a Christmas card to me and my family. I’m sure mom is happy to have her company now as they were always close.
Sherry Anthony
Dear Susan, Brian and family
So sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. She will always be remembered for her kindness and her wonderful smile.
As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, I’ll remember Bea working at the store, standing behind the counter. She always had a smile and a friendly hello to all who came into the store.
Cherish the memories.
God bless
Sherry Anthony
Irene and John Richardson
So sorry for your loss.
Walter & Noreen MacDonald & Phyllis Wolfe
To Bea’s Family: Sending deepest sympathy on Bea’s passing.
Irene (Mouzar) MacKeil
Dear Susan, during this difficult time, please know that I am thinking about you and your family.
Barry, Sharon, Shirley Levy
Sending our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts.