Christina Pearl Stanton Theriault

THERIAULT, Christina Pearl- 88, formerly of East Ferry, Digby County, passed away September 13th, 2011. Christina was the daughter of George and Alice (MacLearn) Stanton. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold in 1977. Christina will be missed by her children: Lorna Mullen (Aiden), Eleanor Gidney (Bill), Judy Lewis, Laurana Tucker (Ray), Esther Dunn, Harold Jr. Theriault (Dianne), Becky Hall (Glen), Bruce Theriault (Carol) and Jackie French-Brown (Doug). Christina was a grandmother to 26 grandchildren and 36 great- grandchildren. Christina was a devoted mother and grandmother who was loved so much by her family. Her family was her world. Christina is survived by her siblings Nancy, Russell, and Patricia (who was also her best friend). Christina was predeceased by her siblings Olive, Ellen, Bryce and Milton. Christina was very talented with her hands; loving to knit, crochet, sew, quilt and also tried her hand at ceramics for a few years. She also loved her house plants; loved to garden, walk and read. Christina was a survivor. She will be sadly missed. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby (245-2525). A private funeral service will be at 4pm, Saturday, September 17th, from the East Ferry Church, family and Christina’s friends only. Pastor Mark Cress officiating. Special thanks to all nurses and caregivers at Tideview Terrace, who went above and beyond caring for Christina and for their compassion to the family. Donations in Christina’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Family and friends are invited to leave on-line condolences at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com.