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- Heather Beryl Chase (May 6, 1949 - July 25, 2011) age 62, Pugwash, passed away peacefully Monday, July 25, 2011, at the East Cumberland Lodge in Pugwash. Born in Pugwash, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Annie (Millard) Dingle. Heather graduated as a Certified Nursing Assistant from The Camp Hill Hospital in Halifax with the last class to be trained there. She worked for three years as a C.N.A. at the I.W.K. Hospital, Halifax and for 11 years at Sunset Adult Residential Centre, Pugwash. For a short period of time she worked at the Pugwash Library. Heather enjoyed cross country skiing, camping and travelling and was deeply dedicated to her nieces and nephews. She also had a deep love for all animals, especially her cats and dogs. Caring for others defined Heather's life, her final act of caring was demonstrated when she graciously donated her body to science (Human Body Donation Program at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia).
Surviving are her sisters, Evelyn (Larry) Gamache, North River; Beverley (Wayne) Arsenault, Pugwash; several nieces, nephews, great-neices and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a brother Frankie; sister, Shirley (Peter) Etue. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, August 6, in Mundle's Funeral Home, 204 Water St., Pugwash (243-2506), from where a service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 7, with a reception to follow in the funeral home.
Donations in memory of Heather may be made to the Huntington's Society of Canada, the Meals on Wheels program, Angel Care or the East Cumberland Lodge. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.mmcfunerals.com
Cremation has taken place and Heather's body has been returned to her family internment.
See above posted document from local newspaper.
Heather rest in peace now.
Note 1. Heather was a descendent 7th generation of one of the first settlers of Pugwash, Abraham Seaman.
Buried:
- Heather graciously donated her body to science.
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