Turner – Tupper, Christine, 57, of Milton, Queens County passed away on Friday, December 14th, 2012, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Val-D’or, Quebec, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Camille (Cote) Tupper.
Christine graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a degree in Anthropology. She was the curator of the Milton Blacksmith Shop Museum, having held that position since its inception many years ago. She was a member of the Milton Heritage Society. Christine enjoyed gardening, photography and traveling. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who will be fondly remembered for her sunny outlook on life as well as her dedication to the care of her parents until their passing.
She is survived by her loving husband Mike; daughter Mikaela; sisters Lily (John) Nuttall, of Kingston, Ontario, Louise (Jeremy) Crawford, of Montreal; brothers Allen (Renee), of Port Cartier, Quebec; half brothers Roger (Yeh-Mui) Tupper, of Hong Kong, Charles (Marilyn) Tupper, of Surrey, England.
She was predeceased by a sister Claire.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of Christine’s life will be held on Friday, December 21st, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., from St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Liverpool. Father Keith Billard officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to the Milton Community Association. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Brian & Pamela Foley
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time…may you find peace in your memories of Christine and look forward to the day when your tears of sadness turn to smiles of remembrance
Tim McDonald
It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to Christine’s family. She was without a doubt, one of the nicest, sweetest people you could ever meet. She had strong love and devotion to her family, her friends and to the Blacksmith Shop Museum which was easy to see whenever she mentioned them. I had many chats with Christine over the years and enjoyed hearing about her family, her family history and her travels. They will always be special memories to me. My thoughts are with the entire family, especially Mike and Mikaela at this very sad time.
Noweta Nickerson and Ron Zwicker
Mike , Mikaela and family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you at such a sad time, our deepest sympathy to all of you . Love and hugs
Bonnie Muise
Dear Mike and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Christine did not know me, but when ever I passed her walking, she always had a lovely smile for me. I will miss that but I will be smiling when I think of her.
She will be in a place where everyone will be smiling when they see her again. May God bless!
Bonnie
Valerie Rhyno
Very saddened to hear of Christine’s passing. She was a wonderful, kind, sweet, gentle lady.
I shall not be able to pass the blacksmith shop without thinking about her. You all take care.
Valerie Rhyno
Ann Potter
To Mike and Mikaela, I’m so sorry to hear about Christine. She was both a kind and a wonderful person. Keep your memories close to your heart and remember all the good times you had together. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Alice Verge
Mikka so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.. She was a great lady and you will miss her dearly..
Mike sorry for your loss and you and Mikka are in my prayers..
Valerie Inness
Dear Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Christine’s passing. I shall always remember her greeting to me ” Bonjour Valerie ” for a second I thought I could speak french, so answered back “Bonjour Christine”. She would say another sentence, then I realized I can’t speak french, but she sure could. I will miss running into her and her wonderful happiness she spread around. No more suffering and no more pain she is safe in Heaven.
Valerie one of Christine’s Friends
Brenda, Jeff, Katie and Joel Foley
Dear Mike, Mikka and family,
Words cannot express the extreme sorrow we feel at this time. Christine was a lovely woman, mother and wife who will be missed dearly by all those who knew her. Her sense of humor even during her illness and willingness to not go without a fight, only proves the strength that was in her. Her time came way too soon as she had so much to live for and so many more important milestones in her life to accomplish. To Mikka, know that we love you dearly as if you were are own and we will always be there for you. We are always only a phone call or text away, but I know you know that. Love always and forever.
Brenda, Katie, Jeff and Joel
Pamela Mutsaers
Mika and Mike, you were so lucky to have Christine in your life and so were we all. I will so miss our chats, her uplifting attitude and laughter. And I know that she will want you to go on enjoying each day to its fullest and laugh.
Love from Pamela, Neil, Adrian and Rob Mutsaers
Susan Levy
To Mike and all his family, please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your wife Christine.
Sue (Haslam) Waddington
Sorry to hear of Christine’s passing. We were fortunate to have a wonderful visit with her in May. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
I (Sue) grew up with her half brother Charles during my summers in Milton.
Sue and Jim Waddington, Nina and Mike and families
Sherri/Walter Miller
MIke and Mikaela
It is with great saddness that I write this note.I got to know Christine when I used to look after her Mom with VON,Mikaela was just a tot back then and it is hard to believe time has passed so quickly.Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time.Christine will certainly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.She was a lovely person.
Buckey & Cindy Mooers
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. What a beautiful lady she was. How she loved her family. Whenever she spoke about her family her eyes would shine and her smile could light up the sky. She is your special Angel now and will watch over you guiding you all with her love.
Buck & Cindy Mooers
George and Patti Fraser
We always considered Christine a dear friend, she never complained, never gossiped and was trustworthy in all respects. A loss to family friends and the community
brenda llawrence
Mike and Mikaela .So sad to see Christne gone at such a young age ,she had so much to live for. She would light -up when I would ask about Mike or Mikaela . Very proud of her loved ones . Christine was one of a kind , wonderful lady . Fought until the bitter end . I am sure you have nothing but great memories of her .My sincere sympathy goes out to you Sincere sympathyto Coralee and Robert also . She is definately with the Angels ……..Brenda
Morris Macleod
MY GOD MIKE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR WIFE MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER AT YOUR TIME OF NEED
Sheri Roy
I’ve known Christine for about 24 years. She was definitely one of the nicest, sweetest, and most wonderful people I have ever met. So sorry for your loss.
Mike & Sandra Roy
We are so sorry Mike and Mickaela for the news of your wifes passing ,many times we would see her walking in Milton and she always smiled and waved to us,Take solace that she is pain free and with God now,God Bless you both Mike & Sandy Roy
Ashley Mckinnon
We are sorry for the loss of a wonderful kind woman,she is now pain free and flying with the angels at her new home,i knew her for a long time always had a smile on her face where ever she went,she will surely be missed
Susan and Peter Truelove
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Christine’s passing. Mickaela and our daughter, Rhylee, graduated from high school together, and over the years we attended many school functions with our girls. She was always so warm and friendly , with a smile that would light up the sky 🙂 A lovely lady gone way to soon. May your wonderful memories comfort you in the time to come for they will become your greatest treasure. God bless, Susan, Peter and Rhylee Truelove
Ruby and Richard Coombs
Mike and Family…We are grieving with you. I was so glad to have held her hand on a visit with her. Our family sends heart felt prayers to you. She will be a friend in our hearts forever.
Linda and Clarke Rafuse
Mike and Mikka……keeping you in our thoughts. Christine was a beautiful, sweet lady and a true, true friend to all that knew her. Always so full of life, full of spirit….she will be deeply missed.
Love Linda & Clarke
xxx
Duncan & Goretti Mac Isaac
Dear Mikaela and Family;
Although we did not know your Mom or for that matter your Dad either very well, it is quite apparent that both of them were and are wonderful parents and people. Take faith in knowing that your Mom’s goodness will live on in the values and love she instilled in you and those she touched in life. You will see her again in heaven. She is now an angel watching over you saying, “Have fun but study hard and be good.”
We will pray for your family.
Love, Mr. & Mrs. Mac Isaac
karen cooke
i will always remember her smile and sharing our thoughts with each other. i will always remember you christine.prayers are with you all
Faye Barkhouse
Mike, Coralee and family, so sorry for your loss. I only knew Christine for a brief time and not at the best of times for either of us but know she was a wonderfully caring and patient lady who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting her.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To The Family,
So very sorry for your sad loss, she was a wonderful person and will be missed. Please except our heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely
Dennis & Sherri
BUB&CHERYL OICKLE
Mike&Mikaela , when i first met Christine in 2008 at the OLD blacksmith shop it was like i knew her my whole life, what a beautiful person. My heart goes out to you both, honestly im without words. Take care my lifelong friend , we cant be there at this time but we are there with you in our hearts. LOL BUB&CHERYL
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To all the family we are sorry for your loss R.I.P Christine
Matthew Whynot
Christine was a wonderful person always with a smile and a kind and loving heart taken away to soon so sorry for your loss always remembered but never forgoten rest in peace.
fred and wendy Wamboldt
Mike, Mikaela and family
We were so sorry to here of your loss. Christine was truly one of the nicest people we have ever met. I so enjoyed visiting her at the Blacksmith Shop and chatting with her. Christine will be surely missed by all who knew her and all those whose lives she touched. God bless you all and take comfort in knowing that there truly will be another angel in heaven.
Sincerely
Fred & Wendy
Marilyn and Gerry Leblanc
Mike;Mika;Coralee and Robbie—-So very sorry to hear the news of Christine’s passing.We are thinking of you all at this most trying time.
Donna Peverill
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss , the loss of a truly beautiful person who will be missed by all that knew her. Her lovely warm smile and laughter will not be forgotten. Conversations we have shared will now become precious memories of a person unique to this earth. My wish is for Heaven to be a place where her soul is able to soar as it was intended to.
Jessica, Debbie
To Mike, Mikka and family.
We both offer our deepest condolences to you at this extremely hard time. Your mom was a bright soul who always welcomed everyone into her life with loving open arms. She was a woman who never complained, you always saw her with a smile on her face and you could only smile back. She lit up every room she entered. We are always here for you, we think of you guys so very often and we love you very deeply. Mikka, you have very loving people in your life, I admire you greatly. Heaven has gained their most beautiful Angel, she’s always here with you. Love you guys.
Paul Collins
It was with great sadness that I read in today’s paper of Christine’s passing. While I knew her mostly on a professional basis when I employed by the NS Museum, we also had times when we just talked and got to know each other. Christine was the consummate museum curator and it was always a pleasure to visit the Blacksmith Shop. The community of Milton and the museum community were very fortunate to have her work on their behalf.
Donna & Bucky Norman
Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart,today and forever.
Thinking of you with sympathy.
April Whynot
Mike , Mikka , and family,
I was heart broken to her of Christine’s passing . I will not forget her beautiful smile and deep soulful laugh. She was truly a beautiful woman inside and out. I hope that you both find comfort in knowing that she is no longer sick and healthy and happy once again. My love and prayers are going out to you both. And Mikka , darling … if you ever need a shoulder to cry on , I’m only a shout away.
Love from,
April, Mike, Zack and Zoey Whynot
Madeline Redmond
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Christine. I was always very fond of Christine and tried many times to locate her in the past few years to no avail. How I wish I would have tried harder! My thoughts and prayers are with Christine, Lily, family and friends. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Donna West
I was very saddened to hear of Christine’s passing. I looked forward to seeing her at the Blacksmith Shop when I brought my class for a tour each year. She was a wonderful person and we always enjoyed our visits with her. She will truly be missed in the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie Laurie
I am a teacher at Riverview School in Port-Cartier, Quebec, and taught Louise in the early years of my career. Recently I taught Allen’s son Alexi in grades 7-8-9. I offer my deepest sympathy to the Tupper family and her husband and daughter. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. Rest in peace Christine.
Nellie Crouse
Please accept my sincere condolences on Christine’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Gone too soon.
Janis Muise
I want to extend my condolences on behalf of myself and my kids, We are all very sorry to hear this news and have been following Christine’s sad journey thru her illness from talks with Dad and Coralee. I wish I could be at the service tomorrow but please know I will be thinking of you all.
warmest regards,
Janis , Max, William and Nick. Muise
Garfield and Romelda Brown
We are very sorry for your loss. Christine will be missed. I (Romelda) did not know her very well but when ever I saw her I enjoyed her company very much. She knew how to put one at ease and was a great conversationist. Our thoughts will be with you.
Cheryl and Chris Mansfield
Mike, Mikaela and family,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this because I truly wish it wasn’t so. A beautiful lady inside and out is gone way too soon. I know I will never walk by the Blacksmith shop again without thinking about her and remembering the great chats we had and wishing there would be more…..Her smile and positive uplifting attitude could make my day. Take comfort in knowing that she held a special place in so many hearts and will be missed so much. She truly was one of the best.
Cheryl and Chris
Eric Knutson
My condolences to the entire Tupper family. From what I’ve read in other notices, Christine had a positive impact on the world. What more can one ask of our brief time here. We will always remember the “wonder years” of Port Cartier including taking the short cut to school past Tupper’s house. “Peace be with you” Eric
Margaret and Stewart Holder
To our dear friends Mike, Mikaela and family.
We are so sorry for the loss of Christine. Every time Mike would talk about her, there was always a big smile upon his face.
Although, we are not with you in person, we are with you in our hearts and prayers.
Love
Margaret and Stewart
Jim Redmond
High School, Christine laughing at my jokes, couldn’t resist smiling everytime our eyes met, gave up on hiding her braces, best of memories forever in my heart.
Guy Chenel
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Christine. She was a quiet and exceptionally nice person and fellow student who helped me a lot when I was trying to learn English in Grades 5, 6 and 7 in Port-Cartier. I tried for a while to get a hold of some fellow classmates of those days and only located Madeline. I wish I could have talked to Chistine myself. We had not met or spoken since grade 7. All of a sudden I get this terrible news on facebook. My thoughts and prayers are with Christine,family and friends. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Guy Chenel
George & Pat Holder
Mike, Mikaela and family.
May God, who understands each need, who listens to every prayer, bless you in his tender loving care.
Our caring thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the memories of Christine you all share bring bring a sense of peace.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
George & Pat Holder
Mike, Mikaela and family.
Christine will live on in the memories each of you have shared with her. Each of you have seen her as wife, mother, sister and friend, share these with each other.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Our prayers are with you.
George and Pat
Jill Cruikshank
So sad to hear of Christine’s passing. She was a wonderful, sweet lady, devoted to her family and her community. Always so positive and welcoming – she will leave a gap in the lives of many. My thoughts are with Christine’s family and friends. I know she is with the angels and I will never be able to pass the Milton
Blacksmiths Shop without remembering her fondly
Nancy richards
Michael & Mikka Even though I can’t be with you today you know I”ll be there in spirit. & I”ll see you in a few days Love Nancy,Steven & family
Lori Boudreau MacRae
To all of Christine’s siblings husband and daughter my thoughts are with all of you at this time. Although a few years younger than Christine growing up in Port Cartier …… Age did not matter she was friend to all. – kind gentle with a beautiful smile . Time it was and what a time it was preserve your memories …..peace be with all of you ….. With kind regards, Lori Boudreau
Kimberly Whynot
I’m devastated to hear about the loss of such a great woman, I have worked with her in the past and will never forget her kindness or the things she taught me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Erin Letson-Cloutier
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Larry, Erin and family