Doris Vivian Lockman

88-Glace Bay

We, the family, regret to announce the passing of our much beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Vivian Lockman, formerly of Fourth St New Aberdeen, on Friday January 15,2016 at Seaview Manor in her 89th year.

Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Morgan) Mugford of Clarkes Beach Newfoundland. Educated in Glace Bay Schools, she met and married the love of her life, Donald John Lockman, upon his return from overseas and spent 59 busy years together before his passing in 2007.

Left to mourn her passing are 8 of her 10 children: Florence Clark(Toronto), Bill (Jan) Kitchener Ont., Donna MacKenzie (Glace Bay), Brenda (Glen Mitchelitis) Reserve, Bruce (Debra) Toronto, Debbie (Arnold) McKinnon Glace Bay, David (Linda Currie) Dominion, Carol (Greg) Comer, Glace Bay. Mom, your arms were always open when we needed a hug, your heart understood when we needed a friend, your gentle eyes were stern when we needed a lesson, your strength and love guided us and gave us wings to fly! Mom is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Melissa MacInnis, Megan Comer, Mark McCormick, Alyson MacKenzie-MacDonald, David and Colin Dean, Amanda, Kim Nicole and Blair MacKinnon and Brendon Lockman. 16 great grandchildren: Nathan, Daniel, Alexis, Morgan, Hannah, Landon, Joshua, Jersey, Jory, Carson, Mitchell, Kyle, Emma, Noah, Maylyn and Declan; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A devoted wife and mother, Mom was a “softie” when it came to her grand babies, she gave generously of her time, treats and welcomed them all with open arms, day or night.

Besides her parents and husband Mom was predeceased by her step-father Arthur Bobbitt after mom lost her Dad at the tender age of 4, 2 children John Richard and Mary Patricia, brother Wallace, sisters Ethel (late Edward) Pyke, Evelyn )late Phil) Simms, grandchildren Kent and Alicia Dean and son in law Donnie "Donuts" MacKenzie.

The impact Mom had on our lives will be felt forever and we rejoice knowing she is safe in the arms of God as promised in John 3:16.

At mom’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Thursday Jan. 21,2016 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St, Glace Bay. Funeral will take place on Friday Jan. 22 at 2pm in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with the Salvation Army officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Salvation Army.

Online condolences may be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com