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Young; Lavinia Rosetta

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YOUNG – Lavinia Rosetta,74, of Pleasant River, Queens County, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, N.S. with family by her side.
Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late William Everette and Emmeline “Emma” (Roy) Schrader.
Lavinia also known to her family and friends as “Sookie”, a nickname placed on her since she was a child and still today. Lavinia was also well known for her creativity in her crafts and sewing. She had made many brides very happy. She was a very hard working, single mom raising her four children, not only working full time, but also did part time jobs for many people. When first moving to Caledonia with her four children, she worked at the old North Queens Nursing Home as a NA, then worked various jobs such as the old Foodland Store, Bobby’s Canteen, and the Co-op Store.
Lavinia then went on to work as a custodian at North Queens School for many years, then decided to open her own sewing shop in Caledonia which was her passion. After closing her store, she once again worked at the new North Queens Nursing Home as a environmental worker until she retired. She never gave up her passion for sewing. She continued to create and sew for many people. Lavinia and her daughter sewed and brought their creations to the Caledonia Farmer’s Market. Her quilts were a hit and people all over the world bought them. When the Caledonia Legion was opened, she enjoyed playing darts and playing bingo at the North Queens Fire Hall. Lavinia enjoyed her family and friends and loved spending time with them. She especially enjoyed the family reunions.
Lavinia is survived by her partner of 36 years Charles Varner of Pleasant River; son Gary (Melinda) Young of Thunder Bay, Ont., daughter’s Lucille (William) Mailman of North Brookfield; Tammy Young (Larry Power) of Oxbow, Saskatchewan and daughter in law Rosalie Young of Westfield; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sisters Pauline Conway of Liverpool, Charlotte (Harvey) Hallet of Lockeport, Dianne (Doug) Whynott of Liverpool; brothers Kenneth (Valerie) Schrader of Mersey Point; Burton Schrader of Bridgewater, Borden (Jean) Schrader of Wileville; sister in law Deanna Roy of Liverpool; brother in law Gerald Balcom of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Besides her parents, Lavinia was predeceased by her sons Michael Young in infancy and Burton Young; granddaughter Robin Young, grandson Ryan Young in infancy. Sisters Jeanette MacNutt; Catherine Balcom; Brothers Johnny Roy and Joseph Schrader. Brothers in law Gordon MacNutt and Timothy Conway. Sisters in law May Schrader and Marie Schrader.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside service will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery, Westfield on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception at the Westfield Community Hall, Westfield. Family and friends are invited to pay their proper respects to our wonderful mother. You were so loved and will be greatly missed. Donations may be made to North Queens Fire Association. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Lavinia’s family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, Custodians and Cafeteria staff of Queens General Hospital for their kindness and understanding during this difficult time.

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  3. Joan Roy Tiffany

    Very sad. Sookie and I spent many days and years playing together in our childhood. She was my cousin and lived by us. She was an amazing person and loved.
    My heartfelt condolences to her family. May you be comforted to know that she loved you dearly. ❤️❤️

  4. Darlene (Roy) Connolly

    So sorry to read that Sookie passed away. A relation on my dad, Frank Roy’s side. Grew up in the same neighborhood. Knew that she excelled in her sewing. My sincere condolences to all of Sookie’s family.

  5. Kanneth & valerie

    Lucy, ,Gary Tammy, &Rosalie our prayers and love are with you all . Aunt Valeri & uncle Kenneth..

  6. Jeanette ,Irving Whynot,

    To all the family ,Sorry to hear about Sookie .Our thoughts are with you at this sad time .

  7. Margaret Roy

    Lucy, Gary, Tammy, Rosalie and families. So sorry to hear of Sookies passing. She will be missed

  8. Cathy and Randy Conrad and Family

    To Sookie’s Family
    Sorry to hear of Sookie’s passing she always had a smile for everyone. It was a pleasure knowing her. Keep her memories close, she will surely put a smile on your face.

  9. Barbara Naugler

    I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Sookie,s family on her passing .We were friends since kids and she will be greatly missed .RIP Sookie .

  10. Jennifer Frail

    To all of Lavinia’s Family
    What wonderful memories you have of such a beautiful person your in our hearts and our thoughts.
    Lavinia will be missed dearly by all who knew her may she Rest In Peace
    Love
    Jennifer Pat Joel , Amber Frail

  11. June Smith

    Lucy and family, we want to express our sincerest condolences to you and the rest of Lavinia’s family. Losing someone you love is never easy, but we hope you take comfort in remembering all the happy times. Someone so special can never be forgotten. She may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

  12. Peggyand Richard Hatt

    To the family of Sookie .Sookie and I grew up together .She was always so much fun. Funny how you lose contact with each other over the years . We did meet up a couple of years ago in the Bridgewater hospital waiting for a bone scan and had a good ole chat .God bless you all .Sincerely Peggy Veinot Hatt

  13. Dennis & Sharon Wills

    So sorry to hear of Lavinia’s passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the families and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Dennis & Sharon Wills

  14. Bonnie Labrador and Jerry Mansfield

    To the family.

    We are so sorry to hear of Lavinia’s passing Please accept our sincere condolences. Hugs.

    Jerry Mansfield and Bonnie Labrador

  17. Fred Weare

    So sorry to hear of Sookie’s passing my condolences to her family she was a joy to have know her

  19. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    We are so sorry to learn of Lavinia’s passing. She was such a sweet lady.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  20. Eva

    So sorry to here Lavinia ,she was a great person hard worker so gifted to her beautiful sewing always had a smile spent a lot of time working at nursing home with her until retirement think of you all at this time .

  21. Lauri Huskins-Baxter

    So sorry to all of Lavinia’s family.
    She was a wonderful person. I have many found memories of her from the 80’s. She actually made my grade 12 prom dress, in 1988. Her smile and laugh were genuine and contagious.
    Hold tight to all your wonderful memories.

  23. Janice Doubleday

    My heart is broke at Lavina passing. God bless all the family and friends of which she had lots.
    Love you till we meet again

  26. Mona Mosher

    Dear Lucy
    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
    A kind and special person she was and it was a pleasure to have worked with her at NQNH. Take care!!

  27. Lorna Cole

    So sorry to hear of Lavinia’s passing, a beautiful person, inside & out, taken way too soon, may all your special memories & times spent together bring comfort and always remember your mother & grandmother loved you. She was “ special to many”.

  28. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp

    Kenneth & Valerie we send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister Lavinia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp.

  29. Glen and Diane Dexter and family

    +Lucy, Willie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know how close you were with your Mom. She will be missed by you all.
    .

  31. Sharon Crooker-Lewis

    I want to express my sadness at the loss of a good friend. To the family: keep your memories close, you will miss her as we all will, but the memories will always be there.

  32. Tracy Crawford

    Lucy, Tammy, Gary and families,

    Sending love and hugs to all of you, Sookie was a special lady, someone I admired, she had so much love to give. She always put her family first. Sending love to Pauline, Charlotte, Burton, Borden and Kenneth and families as well. She will be missed.

    Love Tracy, Tim and Kristina xo

  33. Maureen

    Lavinia was a very dear friend to sister Sandy she spent many hours of Sandy’s last days just sitting and reminiscing We had a few sleepovers in Halifax during Christmas shopping She was always one of my favorites she would do anything for anyone a Great Angel of Love. You will be missed Love Ya Maureen.

  34. MacKenzy J, Rose and iris Mansfield

    Lavinia (Vinnie) was an amazing woman, she will definitely be missed by us all.

  35. Leigh and Cathy Merry

    So sorry to hear of Lavinias passing.We spent many hours together at work and she was a wonderful co worker and soon became a good friend!!!Always willing to lend a helping hand and she had many talents So proud to call her a friend and will never forget her may you RIP !!!God Bless all her family and may you find comfort in all your wonderful memories!!

  36. Eric & Judy Cole

    Sending everyone our sincere sympathy. Lavinia was one of a kind, and a special friend over many years. All your special memories will help heal the pain, in time. Love & Hugs…Judy & Eric

  37. Sadie Mac Askill

    So sorry to hear of Lavinia’s passing. I have many fond memories of her when she worked at North Queen’s Elementary and I have one of her teddy bears that she made from old fur coats.My condolences to all of her family.She will be greatly missed.

  38. Elizabeth Joudrey.

    So sad to hear this. she was a wonderful lady. My thoughts are with you all. R.I.P. Lavinia.

  39. Paul and Gloria Whynot

    Ken and Valerie..

    Our condolences to you and your family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Paul and Gloria

  40. Kim Masland, MLA

    To Lavinia’s Family and Friends,

    Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I cant even begin to imagine the pain your heart is feeling. I have great memories of her sewing for our family growing up – beautiful creations each time. The last time I had a chance to talk to Lavinia was in her kitchen. I am so glad that I took the extra time to just sit and chat by the fire. We reminisced about my grandparents and she shared the joy of how proud she was of her family… her cherished grandchildren. Lavinia was an incredibly courageous, resilient, strong woman: but even with that strong soul she had the softest heart. Always willing to do anything for anyone. How blessed you are that you got to call her your spouse, your Mom, your Grammie, your Sister and to many friends, Sookie.

    Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. I hope by holding them close to your heart it will comfort you today and always.

    My deepest condolences.

  43. Pat and Doug Lohnes

    To Lucy and Family
    Please accept our sincere condolences to you and all of Sookie’s family. We grew up in the same neighbourhood as kids. Sookie was a very nice lady. I am lucky to have purchased one of her quilts she did beautiful work.

    Pat and Doug Lohnes

  44. Dennis & Gail Lavender

    We would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the family with the great loss our hearts and prayers go out to you all .

  45. Dwight and Louise Fancy

    Condolences to the family, Lavenia was a great lady, Thoughts and prayers are with you as the family grieves the loss of Lavenia,

  47. Nina & Doug

    Pauline & family, we were very sorry to see that Sookie has passed away. I remember her from many years ago as we were almost the same age. May she rest in peace. Sincere condolences to Sookie’s family.

  49. Rod Keirstead

    I was saddened to learn of Lavinia’s passing. Hard working, loving and generous are the ways I will remember her.
    She was a woman of strength and character, as a rock to her family, I know she will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
    With warm memories,
    Rod Keirstead

  51. Jean ,Borden and Burton Schrader

    Lucy,Tammy, Gary ,Roselie and families
    Our heart felt feeling of sympathy to each one of you on Sookie’ s passing ! Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way !

  53. Wilma and Tom Shupe

    To all of Lavinia’s family
    So sorry to hear of your loss. She was an amazing lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Sincere condolences to you all.

  54. Ed and Evie Fisher

    To the family:So sorry to hear about the passing of Sookie ,she was a nice person .Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  55. Sandra Lowe

    to SOOKIE’S family
    i am so sorry for your loss. SOOKIE was my neibour ,and like many we grew up together.
    to know she had a wonderful family and such a good life ,lets you know she was loved .
    you are all in my prayers at this most difficult time

  56. Sonya Schnare

    I always enjoyed visiting with Lavinia when she visited my aunt and grandmother. She was a very nice person, and I’m sorry to hear she passed away. My condolences to her friends and family.

  57. Loretta & Larry

    Sorry to hear of Lavinia’s passing, she was always a very friendly and caring lady. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this hard time.
    Loretta and Larry

  58. Rick Allen

    Sorry to hear of Lavinias passing And offer my condolences to Charlie , Lucy and the rest of her family . Lavinia was a salt of the earth kind of person and had some wonderful sewing skills making some curtains when our family moved to the farm

  59. Velda

    So sorry to hear of Lavinias passing. I have great memories of time spent with your Mom. She was so sweet kind and a talented lady.

  60. Jeannette Lewis

    My thoughts and prayers go out to Lavinias Family and friends.She will be missed by all who Knew her.
    My condolence

  61. Uncle Borden & Aunt Jean

    Sending our Love and condolences to Charlie ,Her daughters Lucy ,Tammy ,and son Gary and their families ! Still hard to believe she is gone ! I miss talking to her on the the phone , ! Lots of Love and Hugs !
    Uncle Borden & Aunt Jean

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