WENTZELL – Maxine A, 77, of Halifax, formerly of Brooklyn, Queens County passed away peacefully in Halifax Infirmary January 8th, 2010.
Born in Milton, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Violet (Joudrey) Whynot.
Maxine was a sales clerk with the former Worthmore Store in Liverpool in her early years. She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed baking, quilting, knitting and reading.
She is survived by her step-father Lester E. Smith (Evelyn) of Liverpool, son David (Kathy) of Caledonia, ON; daughter in law Yvonne Wentzel of Milton, grandchildren Jessica, Steven and Kyle, sister Shirley (Richard) Pierce of Edmonton AB., brothers Sherman (Carolyn) of Lunenburg Co., and Lester (Fern) of Milton.
She was predeceased by her husband Leaman, son Gary and brother Lorraine.
Visitation will be held Monday January 11th, 2010 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m., a funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. both from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Burial will take place in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Reverend Jennifer Garbin officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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brenda and jim
to the went zell’s . sorry to hear of your loss . maxine has had her share of sickness over a number of years but always managed to pull through . missed her when she was forced to move to the city for her dialysis treatment . our thoughts are with you and your families . sincerely brenda and jim.
Jennifer .C.White
My deepest sympathies go out to your family.I may have only known Maxine for a short period of time but she was truely a remarkable woman! And she will truely be missed by myself and all of her friends at the kidney dialysis unit at the VG/Dickson in Halifax.
May God be with you all.
God Bless
Adam and Kim Masland, Kelsey and Kieran Clattenburg
Dear Yvonne and Jessica,
We are sorry to learn of your recent loss. We know how much your gramie meant to you Jessica. We hope you find comfort in the many memories you have shared together.
Take care.
John Salterio
Hi Shirley and family. I last spoke with Maxine on Monday night. She wasn’t feeling all that well, but her spirits were still bright. I will miss Maxine and think of her often. It was a pleasure talking with you on several occasions Shirley during your vacations to Halifax. My thoughts are with you all.
John Salterio(Access-A-Bus Operator)
Kyle Wentzell
Even though i Didnt have the pleasure of getting to know you alot better over the years.. All i can think of is the great times we had when i was growing up and the moments we shared that will last a life time. You are a great women and you will be deeply missed bye all of us.. Love ya Grams 🙁 . RIP.
NANCY & JACK HATT
To The Wentzell Family
Sorry to hear of your lost.
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hector and Joan Getson
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy
To the family and friends of Maxine
You are in our thoughts and prayers
May God Bless and keep you
Joan and Hector Getson
Luella McGrath (access-a-bus operator)
Maxine was a lady in every sense of the word. I will miss her and her red ride. God bless you all at this time.
Leo and Barb
Jess and Yvonne
So sorry to hear of the loss of Nan. We know how much she meant to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb and Leo.
Rachel Dexter
Yvonne and Jessica
My thoughts are with you at this time. I can remember having a few good laughs with Maxine in the past. She was truly a remarkable lady. I am sure you have many, many fond memories. Keep them near your heart.
Rachel Dexter
Christine Simington
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Although I didn’t get the pleasure of meeting Maxine, I heard many wonderful things about her. I am certain she will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Steve Wentzell
I will always have great memories visiting you in Nova Scotia When I was growing up. That I will never forget. As well as the times you came to visit in ontario. You were a great women and will be sadly missed by all of us. love ya gramma…. rest in peace.
Lorne & Denice Willeford
Our deepest sorrow for the family. We were only privledged to meet a couple of times and both were so memorable. We will miss her. Our prayers are with you.
Murray Weinot
My brother Murray spoke of how you and Gary meant so much to him. He was closer to you two than anyone back home. He would have been broken hearted to hear this sad news. I speak for him as he has been gone for 5 years now but his words are still clear about Maxine and Gary.