STEWART – Katie M., 87, of Lunenburg, formerly of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Veteran’s Unit, Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital.
Born in Stanley Section, New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Floy (Jefferson) Ritchie.
Katie was a veteran of World War II serving with the Canadian Women’s Army Corps as an M.P. Her training with the Canadian Provost Corps officers included judo, military law, map reading, security regulations and first aid and enabled her to become one of the most highly trained C.W.A.C. members in the country. Following the war, she worked in the woods hauling logs with horses and later she married her husband James “Randall” and devoted herself to her family while selling fish for many years after moving to Liverpool. She enjoyed singing and playing guitar and was a member of Harding Branch #144, Royal Canadian Legion, Western Shore.
She is survived by her daughter Darlene and granddaughters Leesha and Anita all of Western Shore; Son Eugene of Labelle. Sister Ruth Joudrey of Upper Cornwall. Brother Ralph (Emily) of Stanley Section, New Germany.
She was predeceased by her husband James “Randall”, son Stanley Wayne, Sister Verna Lowe and Brothers Lester and Ernest.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 1 until 2 p.m. and funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. along with a legion memorial service all in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reverend Andrew Shute officiating. Burial will be in Pine Rest Cemetery, Greenfield. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Veteran’s Unit, Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Walter/sherri Miller
Darlene,Eugene and families:
Walter and I would like to send our condolences to you all in the loss of your Mom.We knew Kate for a long time when she lived in Liverpool.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Corina & Willis Huphman
Darlene & Family, so sorry for your loss…I remember her when she use to peddle fish…Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Gordon and Anne Peverill
Darlene and Girls, We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Katie will be sadly missed.
kathy Jo Rumbolt
Dear Darlene,
I am so sorry to read of your mother’s passing .I know you have had many challenges over the past few years as her health declined. Please know I am thinking of you and the girls at this difficult time .
KJ
Canadian Provost Corps Association
On behalf of all former members of the Canadian Provost Corps (1940-1968) I wish to pass on our sincere sympathies to the family of Mrs Katie Stewart. Her war time service as a lieutenant in the Canadian Provost Corps (the former service police of the Canadian Army) makes her a pioneer in female military police officers in this Country. The motto of the Canadian Provost Corps was “Discipline By Example”, one that she would have endeared herself to live up to in setting an example for all other Army personnel to follow. The role of maintaining discipline within an Army is a very important one, especially during war, and one that would have been yet more challenging for the female members of the C Pro C. Her name will be added to the Canadian Provost Corps “Roll Of Honour” on our Association web site at;
http://canadianprovostcorps.ca/ May She Rest In Peace
Tracey Purdy-Oickle
Hi Darlene & girls….I was sorry to hear about your loss with your moms passing….you are in my thoughts and prayers….take care of yourself & remember…
They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.
– William Penn
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Tracey
Mike Ozon
Darlene and girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Knowing you and your Mom for such a long time makes me so saddened to write this condolence. Darlene, I am so glad I got to meet your girls last summer and please pass on my condolences. Trust in the Lord and He will help you through. May you trust that God took another angel home to be with Him. Blessings to you all !
Mike Ozon
Linda Roy
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Darlene, my thought are with you.
Linda
Blake and Elfreda Veinot
Ruth Joudrey and family:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister and aunt.
Keep all the great memories that you have of your years with her and she always be near.
Blake and Elfreda Veinot
Middle Cornwall
Sue Boyd
Darlene & family,
I am thinking of you during this very difficult time. I know the large part your Mom has had in your life and how you were there for her. Memories of all the great times will be ready for you to bring her close whenever you need.
Take care
Sue B.
Gill Biddulph
Darlene-I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.I am sure you will miss her so much but can take some comfort in knowing she no longer suffers.It is always so hard to lose a parent but I am sure you will have so many happy memories of her that will always be with you.Thinking of you and your girls at this sad time.Love Gill
Joe Fultz
Darlene and Family.
My condolences,take strength and joy from the many special memories you have of your mom. Your mother was obviously a special lady. Your tireless committement and support of her over the years is inspiring to all.
Joe
Louise Keeley
Darlene and family, Talking to the staff today and heard about the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathy. Wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your girls. Support one another. Keep the speical memories close and take care of yourself.
Etta Westhaver
Darlene and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Philip & Gail Ritcey and Family
Darlene and Family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. The video is a wonderful tribute to her,. Our hearts go out to you and your family. If you would like to talk, please call me (Gail) at 543-3883 or e-mail ..
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Linda Elliott
Dear Darlene ;
I just now heard of your mom.s passing from Louise.
My heart aches for you and your girls at this time. Your slide show tribute to your mom let me know what a very special person she must have been and what a wonderful daughter she has!
Take comfort in the memories you have of your life together and may you find strength in knowing others have you and yours in their thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sincerest condolences – Linda & Chris
ross and darlene roy and family
so sorry for your loss.our thoughts and prayers are with you