Crystal Lynn Deveau

Crystal enjoyed going for drives with Herbert, family picnics, nurturing their beautiful flowers and shrubs, gathering around the campfire, and listening to Reg, Junior & Melanie play the guitars and sing. She loved organizing family get-togethers, planning meals and desserts well in advance. Her camera / phone was never far away, capturing gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, milestones, family photos, food, and so much more. She was often the first to suggest washer toss, s’mores, beach days, mackerel fishing, and other fun adventures. Listening to her chimes brought her peace, as did her collection of angels, cardinals and photographs. She treasured family stories, memories and traditions.

Baking and cooking were two of Crystal’s favourite passions, often making extra so she could share with her family, friends and co-workers. It certainly was not unusual to see social media posts showcasing her freshly baked goodies and comments like “I’ll be right there” and “you know where I live, right?” made her smile. She loved to entertain and their home was the gathering place for many family get-togethers where deliciously cooked meals and baked treats was the norm. Even at the end, when she was heavily medicated and in pain she was able to make us chuckle with her sense of humour.

She took her role of cashier very seriously and was well known for being the one that everyone wanted to go to, regardless of how long her checkout line was. She loved to tease and joke with her customers, always doing her best to share a smile and a chuckle as they continued on their day. She worked 20 years at Digby Sobeys; 12 at Digby Save Easy and 2 each at Canadian Tire and Shoppers Drug Mart.

For 7 years she cherished her role of Sunday School Teacher at the Little River Baptist Church and the children loved her. Her faith definitely helped her accept her diagnosis and know that she would soon be with God and her deceased loved ones.

Crystal was born in Digby, NS on September 30th, 1964 to parents Marjorie (Davis) and Lionel Taylor. She left behind six siblings – two brothers, Reginald (Alma) Taylor & Junior (Melanie) Taylor and four sisters, Sharon (Andy) McKenzie, Valerie (Carl) Smith, Marilyn (Arnold) Doty and Holly (Roger) ONeil. She had a special place in her heart for all of her nieces and nephews and was often lovingly referred to as Auntie Keebler – Jenn, Reggie, Tammy, Amber, Marcus, Josh, Marina, Shana, Cody, Justin, Kelly and Jenna; great-nephews Liam & Alex and great-nieces, Allie, Taylor and Josie. She was predeceased by her parents, Marjorie & Lionel Taylor.

Donations can be made to Help Digby and Surrounding Areas, Smith’s Cove Baptist Church, Red Cross, or charity of your choice.

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way – donations, fundraisers, cards, messages, offers to help, visits, phone calls, coffee, food, and prayers. Thank you to Nurse Practitioner, Jaimlyn Wheatley, Dr Rachlelle Findley and her staff at the VG hospital, VON, Amanda Thibault from Palliative Care, Pastor Mark Cress and Chris Howe and the staff at Jayne’s Funeral Home.

Please help us celebrate Crystal's life by stopping in between 2 & 4 on Saturday, December 23rd at Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby.

Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Mathew 11:28