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Phyllis Stonehouse

1916-2020

Phyllis Stonehouse

The family of Ms. Phyllis Vivian Stonehouse are deeply saddened by her passing on January 23, 2020 at Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born December 24, 1916 in Springhill, she was a daughter of Roy and Irma Kirkpatrick (Tabor) Stonehouse. Phyllis devoted her whole life in caring for her family wherever needed. She moved to New Glasgow in 2000 where she resided until her passing at the age of 103 years. She was the last surviving member of her family. Phyllis lived a normal life as a teenager, spending her time with friends. She never married. She loved to read, do jigsaw puzzles, and very much enjoyed playing records of her favourite singers, reading magazines of movie stars, and finally, when TV came into being, she had the first one on the block. During the Second World War, Phyllis worked in a Canadian Air Force plant in Amherst, NS, for a short time. Following that experience, she went back to the farm to help her grandmother, separating the milk, preparing the cream for making butter, and keeping the house in order. Her grandmother became ill, so Phyllis stayed with her until she passed away. She returned to her home to help look after her mother and father for a period of time. When her mother suffered a stroke and was confined to bed, Phyllis looked after her for eight years. Her father was her next patient until his health failed and he passed away. When her own health became a problem, her brothers convinced her to go to New Glasgow to live. She was happy living in her apartment with no worries about looking after her home. Being close to her family was a comfort to her. As her health deteriorated, she had to enter a nursing home. She was active in all activities and enjoyed her book of Lexicon. Phyllis enjoyed reaching the milestone of her 100th birthday and was thankful to have remembered so much. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Audrey Stonehouse; nieces: Linda (Raymond) Grant, New Glasgow, NS, and daughters Paula, Melanie and Holly; Betty (Joe) Cameron, New Glasgow, PEI, and daughters Lisa, Trisha and Laurie; nephew: Grant (Pam) Stonehouse, Halifax, NS and children D’Arcy and Aaron; plus 10 grandnieces and nephews. She is also survived by aunt, Dorothy Tabor (Ian) Price, Middleton, NS. She was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Irma Stonehouse; brothers: Ronald, Russell (Verna MacLeod), Harold (Agnes Millard), two brothers in infancy, sister, Elsie. As per Phyllis’ request, there will be no visitation or service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. The family would like to acknowledge the staff of Glen Haven Manor for the excellent care and compassion Phyllis received during her stay there. God bless. 


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SPCA or a Charity of Choice