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Winifred Harvey

1918-2017

Winifred Harvey

Winifred Maude Harvey 99, of Woodwards Cove, Grand Manan passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5 at the Grand Manan Hospital. She was "salt of the earth" and has seen this Island grow for 99 years. She was an artist, light keeper, educator and beloved family member. Her stories, contributions, and different roles throughout her life showed she cared. She was the definition of what we should all aspire to be, good people no matter what.

Born in Seal Cove she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Louise (Harvey) Green. She was a faithful member of her church and taught Sunday School. She was a talented artist and was a member of "The Group of Eight".

She was predeceased by her husband Percy Harvey in 1997. Winnifred is survived by her daughters Penelope (Penny) O’Neill (Michael), Margaret Harris(Stephen),Woodwards Cove, one son David Harvey (Margaret), Hamilton,Ont., one brother John MacAuley Green(Mildred), Coburg,Ont. Eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visiting will take place from Ells Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 9th  2-4 pm and 7-9 pm.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 from the Castalia Baptist Church at 1:30pm.with Rev. Ruth Fair Parker officiating.  Interment will follow in the family plot, Hillside Cemetery,Seal Cove. Memorial donations to the Castalia Baptist Church, Grand Manan Rotary Club, or donors choice would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy may also be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.

Service Date
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Service Time
1:30 PM
Service Location
Castalia Baptist Church

Visitation
May 9, 2017
Visitation Time
2-4 7-9
Visitation Location
Ells Funeral Home, Grand Harbour

Burial Date
May 10, 2017
Burial Time
Following funeral service
Burial Location
Hillside Cemetary

Requested Charity
Castalia Baptist Church, Grand Manan Rotary Club or Donor's choice