Viola Paul

91, Membertou

It is with broken hearts that the family announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister on December 11, 2019 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Viola was the daughter of the late Lena (Sabattis) and James Nash of Gagetown, NB.

Viola was the oldest resident of Membertou First Nation. She enjoyed knitting, playing cards, Bingo, and she enjoyed playing the traditional game of Poison which was only played during Lent. Mom had a great sense of humor. She loved to laugh. Family meant everything to her, especially Christmas time, which was her favorite time of year.

Left to mourn are her daughters, Lois (David) McKay of N.B., Shirley Christmas, Gloria Christmas, Anita Mae Paul, Joyce (Gordon) Paul and Emily (Kevin) Paul, her sons, Anthony Ike (Elizabeth) Paul, James ‘Jim Bob’ Paul and Calvin ‘Jip’ Paul, and Barbara ‘Claudine’ Peters, all of Membertou, her brother Robert Nash of N.B. as well as a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, also her Godchildren Billy Paul and Blaire Paul.

Besides her parents Viola was predeceased by her husband John William Paul of Membertou, her children Lena Paul, Emma Paul, Beverly Paul, Palma MacDonald, Grace Wanda Paul and Connie Osborne, her sisters Eva, Christine, Molly, Julie, Evelyn and Bessie, brothers Dan, Tom, Henry, Bill, George all of N.B.

Visitation will take place at her home, 36 Gallagher St, Membertou First Nations on Sat Dec 21, 2019 after 5pm until funeral on Mon Dec 23, 2019 at 11am at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Salite to follow the mass at MTCC. Burial will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be shared by visiting www.twcurry.com