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Our Maritime Ties
Lillian Marie Babin
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1. Lillian Marie Babin was born 27 Oct 1927, Surettes Island, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Nov 2008, Brookdale, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a bookkepper with A A Fage TV and Radio repair
- Occupation: an employee of Northern Telecom
- Obituary: 8 Nov 2008, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Amherst Citizen
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Birth:
birth date given with obituary on ebituaries.ca
Obituary:
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Lillian Marie Fage, 81, of Brookdale passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2008 at home with her loving family by her side.
Born in Surrettes Island, N.S., she was a daughter of the late Guillaume Henri "WiIllie" and Marie Emilienne "Millie" (Surrette) Babin.
She was a homemaker a 4-H leader and an active member of the Hospital Auxiliary where she worked in the gift shop, Telephone Pioneers and made heart and stroke cusions. Lillian was employed as a bookkeeper along with her husband in Sackville, NB for A.A. Fage TV and Radio Repair. She was also employed with Aerovox Transformer Manufacture and later with Northern Telecom for 17 years until her retirement. Lillian then was able to follow her passion for quilting, making quilts for her family and as each grandchild went off to college, a quilt went with them. She belonged to her quilt group, "Come For Fun" and went bowling every week with her daughter Alda. Lillian enjoyed gardening, flowers and fed many different species of birds all winter long.
She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband Allen Avard (Red), her precious children, Valerie Chappell (Doug DesBarres) of Minudie, N.S., Alda (Ivan) Fromm and Norma (Bob) Milner both of Hastings; son, Lloyd (Florance Beaton) of Mill Cove, N.S.;
a loving sister, Pauline LeBlanc of Meteghan, NS, her sister in law Doris Webber of Amherst, special granddaughter Kristi of Mill Cove along with nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces.
She was predeceased by her two sons, Bruce Allen James (2008) and Randall William (1966), brothers Henri, Germain, twin brothers Lionel and Leonard as well as her sisters Annette, Eileen and Germaine.
Resting at Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with parish prayers at 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Deacon Howard Gotell officiating.
Interment will take place in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery at a later date.
Donations in Lillian's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
www.campbells-amherst.ca
Lillian married Allen Avard Fage 3 Jun 1947, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Allen (son of Avard Nelson Fage and Violet McAllister Rockwell) was born 17 Oct 1923, Hastings, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Jun 2013, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Valerie Ann Fage
- 3. Bruce Allan James Fage
was born 12 May 1949, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Sep 2008, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Alda Dorothea Fage
- 5. Norma Annette Fage
- 6. Randall William Fage
was born 30 Oct 1954; died 1966.
- 7. Lloyd Gordon Fage
Generation: 2
2. Valerie Ann Fage (1.Lillian1)
Valerie — Doug DesBarres. [Group Sheet]
Valerie married Brian Chappell [Group Sheet]
Children:
3. Bruce Allan James Fage
(1.Lillian1) was born 12 May 1949, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Sep 2008, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: a carpenter, realty developer
- Residence: Sep 2008, Brookdale, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 8 Sep 2008, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Chronicle Herald
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Obituary:
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FAGE, Bruce Allen James - 59, Brookdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, with his three children by his side. Born in Amherst on May 12, 1949, Bruce was the second eldest child of Allen and Lillian (Babin) Fage (Brookdale). He graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1968 and went to work for Speedy Propane. He could put his hands to most anything, but carpentry was his life's work. He was a union carpenter local 1392. He built houses throughout Amherst and Cumberland County and other constructions as far away as Halifax and Moncton. His craftsmanship shows up in the high school, the hospital and many homes and renovations in Amherst, including the construction of the chapel and the cross at Campbell's Funeral Home. Bruce and his wife, Valerie established Riverbend Realty Developments Ltd. in 1992, which resulted in a beautiful subdivision, Riverbend Drive in Brookdale. In 1998 he constructed apartments in Brookdale which he named the Hillsideview Apartments where he resided with daughter Alisha and her family. Bruce will be remembered by all for his love for his family and friends, his great sense of humour, and his love for lobster feeds. Bruce was a loyal member of the Brookdale Hog Growers Association. Bruce is survived by his parents, Allen and Lillian; ex-wife, Valerie, East Amherst; daughters, Tanya Fage, Edmonton, Alta.; Alisha Fage (Colin); grandchildren, Sydney, Serena and Savhannah, all of Brookdale; No. 1 son, Jerett, East Amherst; sisters, Valerie Chappell (Doug), Minudie; Alda (Ivan) Fromm and Norma (Bob) Milner, both of Hastings; brother, Lloyd (Florance), Mill Cove; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Bruce was predeceased by brother Randall William in 1966. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Campbell's Chapel with Rev. Byron Corkum officiating. Family flowers only. As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetic Association. www.campbells-amherst.caBruce married Valerie Jeanne Morash (daughter of Marshall Clarence Morash and Joyce Marjorie Ogden) [Group Sheet]
Children:
4. Alda Dorothea Fage (1.Lillian1)
Alda — Ivan Bernie Fromm. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Anthony Ivan Fromm
- 13. Allan Roy Fromm
- 14. April Mariette Fromm
- 12. Anthony Ivan Fromm
5. Norma Annette Fage (1.Lillian1)
Norma — Robert Milner. [Group Sheet]
Children:
6. Randall William Fage (1.Lillian1) was born 30 Oct 1954; died 1966.
7. Lloyd Gordon Fage (1.Lillian1)
Lloyd — Florance Beaton. [Group Sheet]
Lloyd married Kathleen Leslie Gosbee [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
8. Katherine Elizabeth Chappell (2.Valerie2, 1.Lillian1)
Katherine — Michael Gerald Legere. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Matthew Ivan Legere
- 19. Hannah Marie Legere
- 20. Darrah Lena Legere
- 18. Matthew Ivan Legere
9. Tanya Jeanne Fage (3.Bruce2, 1.Lillian1)
10. Alisha Nicole Fage (3.Bruce2, 1.Lillian1)
Alisha — Neil ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Alisha — Colin Sears. [Group Sheet]
Children:
11. Jerett Bruce Allen Fage (3.Bruce2, 1.Lillian1)
12. Anthony Ivan Fromm (4.Alda2, 1.Lillian1)
Anthony — Alyson Irene Perry. [Group Sheet]
Children:
13. Allan Roy Fromm (4.Alda2, 1.Lillian1)
Allan — Crystal Lynn Kinnear. [Group Sheet]
Children:
14. April Mariette Fromm (4.Alda2, 1.Lillian1)
April — Shaun Crabbe. [Group Sheet]
Children:
15. Robert Allen Milner, Jr (5.Norma2, 1.Lillian1)
Robert — Kelly ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
16. Karen Alma Milner (5.Norma2, 1.Lillian1)
Karen — Alan Bermudez. [Group Sheet]
Children:
17. Kristi Alexandra Lacey Fage (7.Lloyd2, 1.Lillian1)