Other Events:

• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a nursing assistant
• Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; after marrying
• Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; when young
• Obituary: 6 Feb 2012, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbells Funeral Home

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Obituary:


Obituary

Frances Marie Legere
(June 16, 1903 - February 5, 2012)

It is with sadness that the family of the late Frances Marie Legere age 108 of Amherst and formerly of River Hebert, Cumberland County announce her passing on Sunday, February 05, 2012 at Gables Lodge, Amherst, NS. Born June 16, 1903 in Lower Cove, raised in Minudie, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (Des Barres) Terrio and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Frances was a faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert and a Chartered Member of the Catholic Women’s League, a member of the Altar Society of St. Paul’s and was the oldest member of that church. She loved flowers and gardening and was an active member of the Garden Club in River Hebert and the River Hebert Home and School Association. Frances took training to be a practical nurse and looked after many sick folk in their homes over the years and also worked for Dr. MacIntosh in Amherst. Frances kind and gentle heart allowed her to love everyone equally and without doubt. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Jennie Legere, her grandson Michael (Georgina) Sicheri and great grandson Jacob Sicheri all of Amherst. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Mildred Terrio as well as many nieces and nephews right down to the fifth generation. Frances was predeceased by her husband George in 1998, sisters Irene Melanson and Moudest in infancy, brothers James, Ronald, Jude and Joseph (Jophie) as well as sisters-in-law Grace, Phyllis and Erna Terrio and brother-in-law Fred A. Melanson, two nephews Daniel and Peter Terrio and niece Judith Terrio. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie. Memorial donations in Frances’ memory may be made to St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, St. Denis Restoration Committee or St. Denis Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca

Frances married George Joseph Legere 14 Oct 1941, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. George (son of Henry Legere and Katherine Genevieve Blanch) was born 7 Mar 1909, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 May 1998. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; Certified Nursing Assistant at the Montreal Children's Hospital
• Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; Certified Nursing Assistant at Victoria Manor and White Birches
• Education: 1963, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Certified Nursing Assistant
• Obituary: Nov 2021, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbells Funeral Home

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Birth:
Discrepancy-Jennie told me she was born in River Hebert, NS. Her obituary says she was born in Springhill, NS.-A.Owen,19Mar.2022

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Obituary

JENNIE MARIE LEGERE
20-Sep-1942 – 05-Nov-2021
In Loving Memory of Jennie

The death of Jennie Marie Legere, 79, occurred Friday, November 5th, 2021, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with her family by her side.

Jennie was the only child of George and Frances (Terrio) Legere. Born in Springhill and lived most of her life in River Hebert, Nova Scotia. Jennie got her education at River Hebert Elementary and River Hebert Rural High Schools. She then went to the Halifax Infirmary and took her nursing assistant course and in 1963 became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jennie worked at the Montreal Children’s Hospital in Montreal, QC, Victoria Manor and White Birches in Amherst, NS.

Jennie was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in River Hebert, a C.W.L. member, a Brownie and Pathfinder Leader as well as a Wolf Pack and Beaver helper.

Jennie is survived by her husband Jim Sicheri, River Hebert, son Michael Sicheri, Amherst, NS, and Grandson Jacob Sicheri Montreal, QC.

Cremation has taken place. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church in River Hebert on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11am.

The burial will be in St. Denis Cemetery in Minudie following the funeral service.

Due to COVID-19 provincial guidelines, everyone 12 and over will be required to show proof of double vaccination as well as government ID.

Due to Covid 19 Restrictions, there will be a gathering of family and friends in the Spring or summer of next year to celebrate Jennie’s life.

No Flowers please. Donations may be made to St Paul the Apostle Church, St Denis Cemetery or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca

Jennie married James\Jacques (Jim) Sicheri (son of Albert Sicheri and Lucienne Theriault) [Group Sheet]

Michael married Georgina McKenzie [Group Sheet]