
WHYNOT – Reta M., 84, of Liverpool, NS, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
Born in Milton, Reta was the oldest child of the late Lawrence and Nina (Whynot) Whynot.
In her early years, Reta worked for Pentz Hardware on Market Street, Liverpool. She then went to work at the Royal Bank of Canada; first in Liverpool, then Halifax and Toronto, returning to the Liverpool branch and retiring in the early ‘90’s after 37 years. After her retirement from the bank, Reta worked for Tim Horton’s and was one of their biggest fans. She loved to watch baseball; her favorite team being the Boston Red Sox and was fortunate to attend one of their home games with her mother, Nina. She enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the United States and even took her nieces and nephews to Disneyland and to PEI. She loved her nieces and nephews and was like a mother to them all.
Reta is survived by her sister Sharon (Earl) Mossman of Liverpool and her brother Manley of Milton. Her niece Chelsea Whynot and nephews Eric Wolfe Jr., Ron Shupe, Jason Wolfe and Ashley Whynot.
Besides her parents, Reta was predeceased by her sisters Valarie Wolfe, Debra Shupe and infant sister Maxine. Her nieces Sheri Doucette, Vilda Whynot and Brooke Whynot.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Milton Community Cemetery. No flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Paul and Gloria Whynot
Sharon, Earl and Manley…Paul and I are so very sorry to hear about Reta. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Gloria
Jeanette ,Irving Whynot,
Sharon ,Manley and all the family,So sorry to hear that Reta has passed . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time .
Betty Everett
Sharon and Manley ,So sorry for your loss .My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Catherine Hatt
Eric: I am so sorry to hear of your Aunt’s passing. Keep her memories close to your heart.
Stephen & Sally (Lake) Belding
Condolences to the family..our thoughts and prayers are with you all..God Bless
Mike
So sorry to hear of her passing I’m here for all the whynot family
Clark and Sandra Hebb
To the family of the late Reta M Whynot Sorry for your loss , we always enjoyed talking to Reta when we saw her at Tim Hortons. Praying that great memories help to ease the pain of her passing
Charmaine Stevens
Sharon and Manley and family I’m so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Thinking of you all.
Cheryl Bouges
To Rita’s family,
So sad to hear Rita passed away. She worked with my Mom Carol Knox for many years at the Royal Bank. I have many memories of her in my younger years from the bank and bank parties at mom’s house. She always had a smile on face. Thinking of her family at this difficult time.
Cheryl (Knox) Bouges
Joan Roy Tiffany
I am so sad to read of Reta’s passing. I worked with her at the Royal Bank in Liverpool and saw her many times over the years when I came home. She was a kind, gentle and caring person. My condolences to her relatives
susan verge
I am in shock! Eric I don’t know what to say except know that I am thinking of you and your family. I will definitely miss Reta coming into the smoke shop for her tickets..RIP
Billy Joudrey
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by those who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amanda Oickle
Dear Reta’s family and friends,,,,,,
I was saddened to hear of her passing she will definitely be missed by me when she came in Liverpool Dollarama when I was on cash to buy her favourite thing her potato chips the only kind she loved was Lay’s Stacks the regular ones she was one of my favourite customers I waited on May she rest easy
Bruce Theriau
Ron nd Manley
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Pat Wigglesworth
Ron, Manley
Sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Will miss having her as a neighbor. My thoughts are with all the family.
Wanda Levy
I am sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. My sincere condolences to her family.
Jackie Oickle
I am sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Jackie
Peggy and Richard Hatt
Richard and I would like to send condolences to Reta’s family . So sorry for your loss Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt
Cindy whynot
Manley
So sorry for your loss
Todd J Hannam
Eric and Family
I remember dealing with Reta years ago at the Royal Bank
Always Helpful and Friendly
Sending Heartfelt Sympathy
Sincerely
Todd J Hannam
Carlie Croft
To all Reta’s family
My deepest sympathy to you all. Reta was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by many .
Eric and Maryann Whynot
Dear Sharon:
We are sorry to hear of your sister’s passing, I remember her pleasantness and smile when she worked at the Royal Bank. Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
Love Eric and Maryann.❤️
Judi Maillett
Eric & Rita’s family, so sorry to see Rita has passed away. She was a kind sweet person. Miss talking to her when she dropped into work for her ” word search ” books. Eric I’m sure she is up in Heaven watching over everyone. Keep the memories close.
Marilyn Malone
Sharon, Manley and Families:
So sorry to read about Rita. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
bonnie and david flemming
jason we are so sorry for the loss of reta..we know how much she meant to you…you are in our thoughts xo
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
Dear Sharon and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and with the beautiful memories you have of Rita, I am sure she will be missed. Rita was a beautiful soul, with compassion and love for anyone who crossed her path. Keep your memories alive in your heart and know she went on to do many more beautiful deeds .
Bless you all,
Steven and Brenda Kennedy
valerie and gary joudrey
To Sharon and her family, Gary and I would like send our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your sister. I didn’t quite know but i only saw her in the royal bank at the time where she worked. she was very kind and nice lady to talk to at the bank. keep your memories of her close to your heart.
Helen Jordan
To the Whynot family, I am very sorry for your loss. Reta and I worked together years ago in Halifax. She was very well liked . My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. With sympathy.
Helen Jordan
Helen Snow
Eric,
So sorry to learn of your Aunt’s passing.
Sending our sincere condolences to you and
your family. Thinking of you at this difficult
time.
Paul and Helen
Robert MacGowan
I am sorry to hear of Reta passing. I worked with Reta for many years at Royal Bank Liverpool. My sincere condolences in you loss
Patty
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing… God Bless
Charlene & Bruce / Barb & Bill
Dear Sharon, Earl and all of Reta’s family.
We are so sorry to hear of Reta’s death. She was always a fun person to talk to and we had many nice conversations with her through the years. You have our deepest and sincerest sympathy.
Marion Davis
I am sorry to read of Reta’s passing, I worked with her at The Royal Bank. I always enjoyed our chats at Tim Hortons. Condolences to her family.
Nancy and Manson White
We are sorry to hear of Reta passing. Was a surprise. Enjoyed talking to her at Tim Hortons. May she rest in Peace.
Jean Saulnier-Blades
My sincere condolences to Sharon and all the family. God bless you all
gary conrad and gloria aulenback
gloria and gary
september 4, 2020 at 5:45 pm
to sharon, earl and manley,
we are so sorry to hear of reta’s passing. it came as a shock. our thoughts and prayers are with all
of you at this sad time.
Daryl and Gladys Williams
Sharon and the Whynot Family
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. We offer our sincere condolences. Always enjoyed our conversations at Tim’s Horton’s and she always had her scratch cards.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our condolences to all of Reta’s family. She was always very friendly at the Royal Bank. Take comfort in Remembering the good times. God Bless you all.
Sandra Turpin
Sharon and Manley:
So very sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. Sending my most sincere sympathy.
Cindy&Theodore Hanley
So sad to hear of Rita’s passing.she was a lovely lady.
She will be missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts
And prayers are with all of you.
Betty Ann & Ronnie Daury and Family
Manley and Sharon and all the family another loss in our family. We missed her very much when she moved off Morton St. To Liverpool. Reta will be missed. I loved our conversations about the leaves on the Maple Tree outside of the kitchen door. Sometimes its the small things you will miss the most. Rest in peace Reta.
Sheila Feakes
Sharon, Earl, Manley and family
I am so sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. Was hoping that sometime she would join us all for lunch. Never forget her smile. Hugs to all of you.
Clarice Beeler
Sharon ,Earl and Manley so very sorry to learn of Rita’s passing She was a fine lady My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow
Sally Fader
Reta’s family:
Sincere condolences to all of Reta’s family. She was a lovely person and I knew her when I worked at the BMO. Always a pleasure to talk to.
Leon & Norma Robertson
We are so sorry to hear of Reta passing. our condolences to her family.
Donna and Kirk Whynot
Sharon and Family, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Helen & David Fox
So sorry to hear Reta has passed. Please except our condolences.
Robin Sperry
So sorry for your loss Reta was a amazing woman and she would always say hi no matter when your saw her .sending prayers to the family .
Lynn Malone
Eric, I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope u will be ok, I know u was very close to Rita even when u didn’t live here, big hugs I’m here if you need anything, rest of family big hugs sorry for your loss, she will be missed
Robert D F Legge.
Sorry to hear of Rita passing.We went through high school together.She always had time to stop and and talk wherever we met.Hold on to your memories..
Valerie Conrad
I’m so sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. She was always up for a chat when we would meet on the street. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Ellis
Sharon I am sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sharon (Roy) Ellis
Patti and Reid Emenau
Sharon and Earl,
We send our sincere condolences on the passing of your sister Rita. We did not know her well but she always had a smile and a friendly hello. Our love thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti and Reid
Cookie Trainor
Sharon and Earl Mossman
So sorry, Sharon, for the loss of your sister.
Cookie
Joyce Bolivar
Sorry to hear about Reta. Will miss seeing her at Tims. We worked together for quite a few years at the bank. Thinking of the family at this time.
Billand Anna Cox
Our sympathy in Reta’s passing, Bill worked with Reta at the Royal Bank for many years and she was well liked by customers and staff/ Our prayers are for you at this difficult time.
Barb and Lorne Redmond
Sharon, Earl, Manley, and extended family:
So sorry to hear of Reta’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to you all.
Judy Hyson
so sorry to hear of Reta’s passing.My condolence to her family.May she RIP!
Judi & Ken Minard
Sharon, Manley and families
So sorry for your loss. Reta was a kind and lovely lady who will be missed. Our sincere condolences.
Kim Masland, MLA
To Reta’s Family,
I am sad to learn of Reta’s passing. Reta took me under her wing and taught me so much when I started working at RBC. She was such a kind soul who loved her family dearly. I loved chatting with her when we would see each other. She will be missed by her family and friends.
My sincere condolences.
Susan M MacLeod
To Sharon and Manley and families
I am so sorry to hear about Rita. Not long ago I saw her buying her scratch tickets on her way to Tim’s for the usual visit. We had a nice chat, I have fond memories of Rita, although I did not work with Rita, I did hear many kind words about her.
My sincere condolences
Susan MacLeod
Cindy Dalby
I am so sorry to read of Retas passing. She was a lovely woman. My prayers are with all of her family now. God Bless.
Marilyn Whynot
To Reta’s family sending my sincere condolences to all. Reta will certainly be miss by all that knew her over the years and now she is at peace .
pat lohnes
To the family
I am sorry to hear of Reta passing. I worked with Reta for many years at the Royal Bank. Reta was a kind and quiet person we will all miss her. Sincere sympathy to the family. Pat and Doug Lohnes
Pamela Mutsaers
To Reta’s family my sincere condolences. She indeed loved her nieces and nephews very much. I worked with her for a short time but would see her monthly in the branch and we always had a little chat and a chuckle.
Esther Doggett
Sharon and Earl
So sorry to read about your sister. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Carol Doggett
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. We had many laughs over the years we worked together. Fond memories of our years at RBC.
Ed and Evie Fisher
To the family : Sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. I always liked her, Thoughts and prayers are with you all .Hugs.
Evelyn Fredericks
Sorry for your loss.
Wayne and Evelyn Fredericks