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Palmer; Candace Faithe “Candy”

Posted By Obits On August 17, 2015 @ 11:47 am In Obituaries | 14 Comments

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PALMER – Candace Faithe “ Candy”, 61, of Windsor, N.S., died suddenly and unexpectedly in St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, January 19th, 2015 from surgical complications.
Candy grew up in Windsor, N.S. and attended Windsor Regional, Edgehill School for Girls and Sacred Heart in Halifax. She studied music at Dalhousie University in Halifax, McGill University in Montreal and the Guildhall School of Music in London, England. Candy lived in Montreal after University where she worked as a dental assistant. After moving back to Halifax, she worked as a dental assistant then as a real estate agent before starting to teach piano to young children which was one of the main passions in her life. She was also very passionate about singing, travelling and animals. In her fifties Candy began to train as an elephant handler or “Mahout” at the Maesa Elephant Sanctuary in Northern Thailand. As a young lady in Windsor, Candy had her beloved boxer “Ruff” then, as an adult, she also had three Afghan dogs, two miniature schnauzers and one Vietnamese pot – bellied pig. Candy loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be remembered for her ready smile, her wonderful laugh and her loyalty to her close friends. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew her and loved her.
She is survived by her loving husband Kevin Turner; and her brother Father John Palmer C.S.V.; her niece Kelly Palmer; her half sisters Andria, Cheryl, Rhonda and Jean Palmer.
She was predeceased by her father Owen Palmer; her beloved stepfather Carl Leighton; mother Madeleine Leighton; brother William Palmer and her half sister Penny Palmer.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 25th, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church Liverpool. Celebrant of the Mass will be Candy’s brother, Father John Palmer. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the S.P.C.A.. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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Condolence from Dawn Harrington Roberton on August 17th, 2015 4:48 pm

Kevin,

So sorry for your loss. Hang on to your memories and keep them close.

Condolence from John David AAgesen on August 20th, 2015 12:33 pm

I first met Candy 3 years ago While visiting Kevin and other friends in Vancouver. I have lived in Thailand for the last 14 years and was looking forward to seeing Kevin & Candy in Thailand when they were coming to see her beloved friends the elephant’s in Northern Thailand.I was shocked to hear of her passing my heart goes out to you Kevin and all the many friends she had. God bless.

Condolence from Zona on August 20th, 2015 3:12 pm

To Candy’s husband and entire family,

I only met Candy several times but she was a delightful person always smiling and the stories of what she had
accomplished was truely amazing. A life taken too soon but though it may have been short it was certainly well lived. To her family your loss is great but that is why God gave us memories, hold on to them tightly and I pray that it will bring you comfort as you grief the loss of your loved one.
Our deepest condolences
Zona and Stephen

Condolence from Heather Strickey on August 21st, 2015 11:19 am

Dear Kevin and Family:

It was with deep regret that we learned of Candy’s passing. Because she was a member of the KES family, we will place a bookplate in her memory in a book which will be added to the KES Library. It will have a music theme.

Sincerely,

Heather Strickey (KES Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations)

Condolence from jerry rafuse on August 21st, 2015 3:56 pm

to kevin and family: so very sorry to hear about the passing of candy. I grew up in Windsor and always enjoyed talking to candy whenever I met her. I remember her boxer. candy was a wonderfull person to know.

Condolence from Brenda Radzijewski on August 22nd, 2015 7:20 am

The first time I remember Candace was when I was in Grade one. She came “roaring ” into the girls bathroom angry at some boy or boys who messed up her beautiful ribbon. Her mother always put her thick, long hair in a ponytail tied with a ribbon or scarf. She and I became friends that day and lasted til the day she died.
Throughout all our life through thick and thin we remained friends. We lived different lives but always connected when we got together. She was a unique person from a very early age, you might say an original. She was a rare and beautiful person who marched to her own drum. I loved that about her. She was fearless too. Im so glad that she and Kevin found each other again even though I was worried when she left Halifax for BC. Last summer after seeing them together I stopped worrying as their love was evident. We had a magical visit last summer beside my stone elephant! We were planning a repeat for this summer Our angel on earth is now an angel in Heaven. I can hear her laughing at me for saying that!
Stay strong Kevin and John.

Condolence from Regina Sanford on August 22nd, 2015 7:41 pm

To Father John Palmer, sorry to read of your sister’s passing, may God give you comfort.

Condolence from Karin Church Folker on August 23rd, 2015 2:04 am

Candace was only 8 years old when my sisters and I studied piano lessons every Friday evening, under the tutelage of her brother John Palmer, whom we all remember fondly.
I am so happy to read that she lived a life of happiness in pursuit of her dreams; a Child of the Universe,
and that her time on Earth was Golden.
My deepest Sympathy to her Family,
Karin Church Folker

Condolence from Bryn and Sylvia Rowlands on August 23rd, 2015 9:13 pm

Condolences to Kevin and family. We knew Candy way back in Windsor, but folks do lose track. Bryn went to Dal with Kevin, and we went out west together. Kevin came to our wedding. We remember there was a connection with Candy. It has been a long time. We are so sorry for your loss. Please email, Kevin, if you would like to catch up.

Condolence from Bill & Marilyn Mahoney on August 23rd, 2015 9:49 pm

Kevin : Sincere condolences from Marilyn and I.

Condolence from Sacred Heart School of Halifax on August 24th, 2015 7:30 am

Sacred Heart School of Halifax wishes to express sincere sympathy to Candy’s family. Her name has been entered in our prayer book in our chapel and will be prayed for at our liturgies. May she rest in peace.

Condolence from Rebecca Batman on September 1st, 2015 3:23 pm

I can still remember the very first day I met Candace. I was eight years old and entering the third grade. I was with my mom as we drove to her piano studio in Bedford. I don’t remember much of what we said, but I do recall her beautiful smile. From then on, I had the good fortune of becoming not only her student but a part of her family. I would spend a considerable amount of time with her over the years through the piano lessons, recitals, and ordinary days where the two of us would run errands or hang out. Her studio was always a safe haven where I could not only play the piano but be in the company of somebody who cared a lot about me. Although I stopped taking piano lessons in my teens, we still remained close until she died. I miss her so much and will continue to miss her for the rest of my life. I take comfort in knowing that she is in heaven as much as I do in the life she lived. She lived a life that I can only hope to create for myself. A life lived with passion, triumph, and purpose. Candace proved it was never too late to take risks in life, and to march to the beat of your own drum. My deepest condolences go to her brother Father. John Palmer, her husband Kevin Turner, and her friends. May she rest in peace.

Condolence from Greg Morrison on February 16th, 2016 11:14 am

-Seems today would’ve been my cousin Candace’s 62 birthday. My how time does fly….

-I hadn’t met Candace in person since I was about 13 years old- over 35 years ago now- but I always liked her, and was glad to have gotten back in touch with her on Facebook a couple of years or so ago. Owing to computer troubles and problems in my own personal life at the time, I didn’t reach out to her and re-establish a relationship as well as I’d otherwise would’ve hoped, but it was great to see that she was as adventurous as ever, and even later in life, trying new things and following her passions.

-I miss you, Cousin. Happy birthday, and rest in peace…

-Greg

Condolence from Abbie on October 7th, 2019 11:54 am

I am so sorry to her about the loss of Candy. I knew her many, many years ago when I was a young girl. She was that one person with whom I could be me. Candy was always there to sweep me into her arm and help comfort me when I needed it. I have often wondered where she is today and what she would be doing. Watching the beautiful video of Candy put my mind at ease. She looks so happy, so calm and finally where she was meant to be. My heart aches for her family. She was a special type of person and I am so grateful to her. Her memory will be forever in my heart.

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