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Elizabeth Sarah (Girlie) Bourgeois

Elizabeth Sarah (Girlie) Bourgeois

Female 1932 - 2016  (83 years)

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  • Name Elizabeth Sarah (Girlie) Bourgeois 
    Born 19 Dec 1932  Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Obituary Dec 2016  River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home 


    • Obituary

      Elizabeth"Girlie" Sarah McLellan
      1932-2016
      It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elizabeth "Girlie" Sarah McLellan, age 83 of Joggins N.S. announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, December 11, 2016 with her loving family by her side at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow N.S.
      Mom was born in Joggins on December 19, 1932.  She was the daughter of the late Leo and Isabelle (Brine) Bourgeois. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. 
      She worked at Oxford Frozen Foods for many years. Mom was the rock of our family, she held us all together and was our go to person.  Mom and Dad both were angels on earth always there for our whole family. Christmas was Mom's favourite time of the year, and she always made sure everyone had their meat pies and turkey.
      Mom greatly enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and would often tell us of life long lessons of the old days growing up on Hardscrabble.  She had a good sense of humour and you would never know what would come out of her. She was always shy until she got to know you then look out. 
      She enjoyed listening and singing to old country music, drives, family gatherings and working along side dad with whatever project they had on the go.  Everyone also knows she loved her hair being played with which seems to be a family trait.
      She will be dearly missed by her loving family, children Brenda (Fred) Henwood, Oxford, N.S., Reggie, Cheryl (Stephen) Mawdsley, Bonnie (Mike) Eagles, Mike (Amanda) and son in law Roy Halfkenny, all of Joggins, N.S.; grandchildren: Wayne,Rodney, Gary, Dawn, Alisha, John, Meghan, Stephanie, Paul, Douglas, Michelle, Shawn, Melissa, Brandon and Daniel; 16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; Uncle Bernard (Gloria) Bourgeois, Riverview, N.B., Several nieces and nephews.
      Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Peg McLellan, daughter Wanda Halfkenny, daughter in law Nancy McLellan; son in law Ricky Cormier, brother Leo "Sonny", sisters in law Greta Melanson, Audrey Taylor, Vera Hunter and Margaret Bourgeois. 
      Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Main Street, River Hebert, 902-667-8777, where visiting hours will be held on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, Joggins, NS on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11 am, Father Keith Billard officiating.  Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery in the spring.
      Those wishing to make a donation in Elizabeth's memory may do so to the local charity of your choice.
      Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Elizabeth’s online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the funeral home Facebook Page.
      The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the care and work offered by the Nurses, Doctors and staff at Aberdeen Regional Hospital.
      After losing the love of her life, moms health went down hill. Mom, we hope you are happily reunited with dad love and miss you both until we meet again, Love you mom. 

    Occupation employee of Oxford Frozen Foods for many years  [1
    Died 11 Dec 2016  Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 17 Dec 2016  Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I18311  Annette - Research
    Last Modified 10 Feb 2017 

    Father Leo Bourgeois,   b. Abt 1903, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Isabel Brine,   b. Abt 1904, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F7061  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Peg McLellan,   d. Bef Dec 2016 
    Married Y  [1
    Children 
     1. Brenda McLellan
     2. Reggie McLellan
     3. Cheryl McLellan
     4. Bonnie McLellan
     5. Mike McLellan
     6. Wanda McLellan,   d. Bef Dec 2016
    Family ID F7471  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Elizabeth Sarah (Bourgeois) McLellan, 1932-2016
    Elizabeth Sarah (Bourgeois) McLellan, 1932-2016
    Wife og Peg McLellan.
    Daughter of Isabel (Brine) & Leo Bourgeois.

  • Sources 
    1. [S270] Obituary: Jones Funeral Homes, Furlong-Jones (River Hebert, Nova Scotia), obituary for Elizabeth "Girlie" Sarah McLellan, December 11, 2016.


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