PAGE – Helena Pearle, 94, of Liverpool, our dear Mom, passed away peacefully in Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Born in Little Harbour, Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Frances (Hemeon) Swansburg.
Mom was a graduate of the Maritime Business College and, after her graduation, worked in Shelburne for J.J. Cox Limited and Atkinson & Bower Machine Shop as a secretary. In 1943, she married the love of her life, Cyril. For the first few years, they lived in Shelburne where they started their family and Mom worked for Shelburne Woodworkers as a bookkeeper. In 1955, they moved to Liverpool where they continued to grow their family and where Mom lived happily for over 62 years. During this time, Mom worked for Dr. John Wickwire as a medical secretary and often said it was her favourite job. Mom was a member of Zion United Church, UCW, Kinettes, K40 and Queens General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, curling and caring for her family. Mom was a loving and caring person and her family was the most important part of her life. She was adored and loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and will be dearly missed by all.
Pearle is survived by her daughters Noreen Page (Barry Tomalin) of Liverpool; Sheila (David) Manthorne of Dartmouth; her sons Kevin (Debbie) of Hunt’s Point and David (Debra) of Halifax. her grandchildren Jill (Trevor) Jamieson, Shelley (David) Chapman, Joel (Jo-Ann) Page, Michael (Pam) Page, Bryan Page, Matthew Page and Daniel Page. Her great grandchildren Harlow Jamieson, Mayes Chapman, Ethan, Liam and Aidan Page as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her good friend Dr. Wendell Jeffrey.
Pearle was predeceased by her husband Cyril; her infant son Brian, her infant brother Eugene and her brothers Wesley (Louise) and Arthur (Florence).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Robert Chapman officiating. Reception to follow. A private family burial will take place at a later time in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation or to Zion United Church, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Pam Whynot who was not only Mom’s caregiver for many years but has been a wonderful friend to Mom as well as the entire family. We also wish to thank the nurses and doctors at Queens General Hospital and Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care Mom received and also a special thank you to Dr. Mogan for her compassionate care.
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Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.
What a wonderful lady Pearle was. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Marsha&Gordie
A lovely lady . Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Cathie Boyd
Kevin, Debbie and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. The wonderful memories and love from family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you…
Cathie and Gregg
Robin Sperry
Sorry to hear about your mom .she was a wonderful person I worked for her at her home and at the cottage in summerville she alway had a wonderful smile and a good morning .she will be missed by all who knew her .
Peggy & Francis Payzant
Dear Kevin, Debbie & Extended Families;
Francis & I Were Surprised To Say The Least That Your Mom Had Passed Away. Please Except Our Deepest Condolences. What A Charming Lady Your Mom Was, So Pleasant & So Friendly. We Use To Have A few Chats When Your Mom Came Into Sobeys To Get Her Groceries. Such A Delightful Lady, Always Smiling And Always Made Me feel Like I Was One Of Her Family Members. Now She Is At Peace And With The Love Of Her Life, May She Now Spread Her Wings And Fly Gracefully For She Has Earned Them Without A Doubt. May God Be With You All At This Most Difficult Time In Your Lives. Cherish All Your Memories Of Your Mom & Keep Them Close To Your Heart.
God Bless!!!
Sincerely, Peggy Payzant
Linda Wentzell
Dear Sheila, Noreen, Kevin, David, & families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I have many special memories of Mrs. Page from my youth. She was a sweet and kind lady who gave to others so lovingly. Her family was so important to her. She used to tell me how proud she was of each and every one of you.
Sincerely,
Linda (Wefer) Wentzell
Jim Wickwire
Many memories of great times with Pearl and Cyril. A great lady!!! My best to all the kids
Karen Crouse
To Pearle’s family:
So sorry for your loss. Pearle was a wonderful, fun loving person. We had many good times at church , Kinette , K-ette and K-40 activities. When she brought her accordion along a good old fashioned sing-along was sure to be a hit for the evening.
Sincere condolences at this difficult time.
George & Carolyn Parnell
Sending our sympathy to the family; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ken and Betty Biurrows
Our sincere condolences to the family. Mrs. Page was a lovely lady.
Nancy Anthony
Dear Debbie and Kevin and family, my sincere sympathy in the passing of your Mother. Nancy
Donna (Minard) Hartling
Thinking of you in the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of Pearle from my years in Liverpool. With heartfelt sympathy, Donna
Vicki Jeans
Sorry I cannot make the funeral, but I will be thinking of the family! My sincerest condolences. Love to all. Vicki Jeans
Hugh&Pat Dixon
To Pearle’s family.
So sorry to hear of Pearle’s passing.
She was a great lady.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Hugh&Pat Dixon
John and Lynn Curphey
My heart goes out to Pearl’s family! She was a lovely lady who raised a lovely family.
Dan Swansburg
Sorry to hear of Pearle’s passing she was a kind lady always with a smile and lots of time to chat.We are away so unable to attend the service. Our thoughts are with you.
Dan and Brenda Swansburg
Chris Rhyno
Sorry for your loss.
Pat Cochrane
Kevin, Noreen, Sheila and David. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember the good old days when we had a lot of fun with Pearle and Cyril. Seems a long time ago! She was very fortunate to have attention and care from all of you.
Jean Strum
To the family of Pearle:
Pearle was a wonderful lady who always had a big smile for everyone. We had great times at UCW and doing church suppers.
Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Jean Strum
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Kevin,Debbie and Families Our sincere condolences to all Pearl’s family.Your mom was a great lady.
Susan MacLeod
Kevin, Noreen, Sheila, and David and families;
Our sincere condolences in the passing of you Mom. She is in a better place now. God will care for her. I was so pleased that My Mom Rita and I had a visit with her recently. Mom and Pearle enjoyed each others company.
Sincerely, Susan MacLeod and Rita Dagley
Wendy Wickwire
Liverpool in the 1950s and 60s had an army of great “mums.” For those of us raised by those mums, “Mrs. Page” stood out. We will always remember her as the mum who greeted us with open arms and a big, loving smile, even after a rowdy sleep-over in the trailer by the side of the house. Her love of music infected many of us. I begged for an accordion for xmas in 1960 because “Mrs. Page” had a monster accordion and played it beautifully! Through Sheila, I became part of her happy inner circle. She gave us the best memories ever. Liverpool won’t feel the same without her. My sincere condolences to the family.
Carla Whynot
To the family of Pearle
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a faithful customer of Whynot Services Ltd. Gaven thought a lot of her . Went out of his way to make sure her car was safe, even after she stopped driving. Such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
To the Page family,
We were so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Pearl will be remembered for her wonderful fun loving spirit! Those that laugh easily bring many smiles to others! What a wonderful gift! She will be greatly missed in this community! Our thoughts and prayers are with you “ALL”. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Valerie & Roger Wilcox
Manson and Nancy White
Our thoughts are with you and yours. A wonderful lady and ready for fun.
Phyllis C. Tutty
The Page family, please accept my condolences in your mother’s passing. Pearl was a lovely lady and I
enjoyed many coffee days with her. My thoughts are with you all.
Jan and Garnett Winchester
Our thoughts are with you all. She will be missed. Yours in Kin, Pearl. Jan and Garnett
Laverne Swansburg
So Sorry to hear about Aunt Pearl she was a lovely lady who will be missed dearly.
I know you will all miss her sorry I cant make the memorable MaryAnn is getting married that day
but our thoughts and prayers will be with you all take care
Lots of Love
Laverne Swansburg and Families
Robert & Sally Fader
The Page Family:
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Beth Hennessey
Sheila, Dave and family.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Beth
Robert&Marjorie MacGowan
We were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. A great person who will be missed. Our sincere condolences.
melanie ellens
So very sorry for your great loss of an amazing Mother, Grandmother and amazing person. My love thoughts and prayers go out to all of you Melanie and the girls
Elizabeth Boland
Kevin and families. Pearle was a wonderful, caring lady. She will be missed.
Terri and Brad Longmire
Kevin, Debbie, and the rest of Pearl’s family:
Condolences to you and the whole family at this very sad time. Remember all of the wonderful memories and she will not be far away.
Kevin Emenau
Kevin, Debbie and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on your mom’s passing. Your mom was a wonderful person.
Thinking of you all, Kevin and Debra Emenau
Marjorie Speed Powell
To Pearle’s family,
When I think of Pearle it is of her smiling and her contagious laughter. I’m sorry to hear of her passing and you are in my thoughts.
Marjorie
Doug Mullenger
for Noreen Page
Noreen, I was saddened to read that your Mother has passed away.
My deepest condolences,
God Bless you and your Family,
Doug
(Mullenger)
Kevin Dunphy
Kevin & family, my deepest condolence on the loss of your mother. She lived a wonderful long life
, as my mother did -who died last year. However, they’ll always be missed—there’s a great Irish song ” A Mothers Loves a Blessing”
Gary and Barbara Goulden
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom,she was so loved by her family.It is so difficult when we lose a parent.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Larry & Joanne Swansburg
So sorry to hear about Aunt Pearl’s Passing.!!! To Noreen, Sheila, Kevin, & David.,,, You have lost a Most Gracious,Wonderful, Kind Loving Mother, & a Beautiful Kind Lady she was.!!! She has left this Earth, but is now in Heaven with the Love of her Life, & the rest of her Family & Friends that have passed before her.!!! She will be Sadly Missed but Never Forgotten.!!! Joanne & I had our Last Visit with her in the Liverpool Hospital this Summer.!!! I will never forget that Visit, talking about old times & new ones that day.!!!! We had Tears, Laughter, great stories & Wonderfull Memories.!! She will always have a place in my Heart Forever.!!!
We are sending our Condolences & our Love to you.,➡ (“Our Page Family Cousin’s”).!!! All our Love,,
Larry & Joanne Swansburg.!!!
Mark Lipton
Kevin and Debbie,
Kelly and I are sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin’s Mom. I know how close you were to her as you often spoke of her and the many visits you had at home. She lived a good long life with much love and support from her family. Take care, and know we are thinking about you and your family at this difficult time.
Mark Lipton
Anne MacDonald
My joy for playing the accordion never whoud have come to pass; if it had not been shared with Pearl. She was a wonderful Lady , who blessed many with the goodness of her heart.
Our sincere condolences; Anne and Steve MacDonald
Murray Kirkpatrick
Noreen and Kevin and all the other Pages my sincere condolences to you on the death of your mom, grand mother and great grandmother. My thoughts are with you. Murray Kirkpatrick
Wendell and Susan Whynot
Our sincere condolences to the entire Page family. Mrs Page was a very special lady who always greeted with a big smile.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Happy memories to you all.
Carolyn and Dick Henneberry
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of this dear lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Carolyn & Dick Henneberry
Bev Pettersen
Kevin, Debbie, and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a lovely lady, always with a kind and welcoming smile, genuinely interested in all, and one of the Liverpool “moms” who made our town such a special place to grow up. Sincere condolences.
KEVIN & JUNE THORBURNE
NOREEN AND FAMILY OUR SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE LOVE WORKING FOR HER SHE WILL BE MISSED
Rika Bolivar
I guess i will not have to sing happy birthday at random times of the year, i will sadly miss this and you
Gary Thorburne
To noreen kevin and family sorry to hear about loss of of your mother I remember when I used to do work for her always had a good talk and laugh she will be missed by many
Esther Mosher
I was saddened to hear of the death of Pearl. I can still see her warm smile and I loved to listen to her play the accordion. I also ended up getting an accordion for Christmas one year when I was young, but unlike your Mom I couldn’t play a note, but I thought it would be cool to have one. No matter how long you have a parent you love in your life it is never seems long enough. You will appreciate she is at peace with your father, but you will miss her being with you. My thoughts are with all of you as you start your lives without her. It is not an easy journey so be kind to yourselves as you move forward.
Neil and Elizabeth Emenau
Kevin, Debbie and the Page families
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’ s passing. Our sincere condolences to all your families. Pearle was a wonderful lady. She was a good friend to both our families.
Bill and Anna Cox
To the Page family;
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She always had a smile and went out of her way to say hello. We remember her from the Queens County Arthritis board in the 80’s. Always ready to help. She will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy.
Philip and Holly Smith
Kevin, Debbie and family,
So sad to read of your Mother’s passing. She was truly a lovely lady; full of grace, but with a wonderful sense of humor and a genuine interest in the lives of others.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Holly and Philip Smith
John and Donna Murray
Sincere condolences to all the family on Pearle’s passing. We curled and attended Kinsmen events with your folks over the years and enjoyed their company! John and Donna
Steve Curtis
Kevin, Debbie & Family,
Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I still remember a number of the stories you told me about her over the years and her zest for life. Thinking of you all during this difficult time and wishing you comfort through all the great memories you have of her. My deepest sympathy,
Steve Curtis
Reid and Patti Emenau
Kevin, Debbie, Noreen and all of Pearle’s family,
We were saddened to hear of Pearle’s passing. Will always remember her warm hello and kind smile. She was remarkable in many ways. Our sincerest condolences to all of you. Keep her memory close to your hearts.
Reid and Patti Emenau
Jim and joyce parks
To Pearle’s family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, your mom was a wonderful lady, may god be with you all at this sad time.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Sincere condolences to Pearle’s families, sorry for your loss. I enjoyed our coffee times. We have good memories when she spent time at the Hunts point Cottage.RIP Pearle.
Art and Gale Deveau
Kevin, Debbie and Family, We would like to express our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. You have wonderful memories to keep her close. Thinking of you, take care
Art and Gale
Barry & Heather Oickle
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Aunt Pearle. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family as they are going through this very difficult time. Aunt Pearle was a very well known person who will be missed by all who knew her. May she Rest In Peace. Sending HUG’S to the family.
Sincerely
Barry & Heather Oickle
Gail Morris
Noreen I am sorry to read of the loss of your Mother.
Philip Leefe
Kevin, Sheila, Noreen and David,
I am so sorry to hear of Pearle’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and a good friend to our family along with your Dad over the years. I am so sorry that I will not be able to make the service tomorrow as I am away this weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest sympathies.
Ken,Alice Cameron
Kevin,Debbie and Family
So sorry to hear you Mom has passed away.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Ken,Alice
Tess Adams
Oliver and I got to meet your mom late in life but she was still a firecracker. We loved visiting her at Queens and miss her dearly. She seemed to perk up when Oliver came around and she would tell me her stories of all her dogs. She was a special lady. Our sincerest condolences!
Brenda Davis
Sheila, I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away.
Cherish all the fond memories of family events and gatherings of years past.
The video was beautiful.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Lorraine & Brenda Davis
Nancy & Dave
Donna and Gary Keans
Kevin and Noreen ,
I will be thinking of you and all of Pearle’s family today and in the coming weeks and months.
During the times that I saw her on a weekly basis , she always spoke with such pride of her children , grandchildren and her greatgrandbabies.
Take care and remember the happy times.
~ Donna Keans
Ruth and Rob Jameson
Kevin Debbie and Family Our sincere condolence at this sad time.
Art MacLeod
To the Page family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, she was a very kind and dear lady.