Esther Ann Caldwell

She will be greatly missed by her husband Larry Caldwell, daughters Teresa Simpson and Myra Skinner(Walt), sister Doris Bea (Denny - deceased 2020), and brother Leonard (Lois). Her step-children Steven (& family), Mark (Serena) and Lisa (Wayne). Grandchildren Emily (Alex), Sarah, Megan, Ashley, Alexis, Kaitlin and Tanner. Great-grandchild Mason, as well as many nieces and nephews. Esther was predeceased by her parents Leo and Emillie Comeau, and brothers Paul, Delbe, Edouard and Joseph.

Esther was born on Nov.13, 1938, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Although born in Halifax, she was raised in the French-Acadian communities of Mavillette and Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Esther attended Mavillette School and Stella-Maris School in Meteghan. When Esther was 15, her and her sister Doris went to work at the Cornwallis Navy Base in Nova Scotia.

Esther met her first husband James (Jim) Simpson at the Navy Base and shortly after her marriage they moved to Galt (now Cambridge), Ontario. Esther worked at Genesco Shoe factory for many years, till the factory closed. She then worked at Cambrian Shoes and Appleton Electric.

Esther spent many cherished years with her second husband Larry Caldwell, and together they enjoyed auction sales, camping, country music and travelling, especially to Nova Scotia as much as they could.

In later years Esther was a devoted grandmother, taking care of her grandchildren, helping raise them was the joy of her life. She was also a devout Catholic, attending church every Sunday till she could no longer go. Family was her priority, always being a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Sitting in the sun, doing find-a-word puzzles and knitting were her favourite pastimes.

Esther will be resting at T. Little Funeral Home in Cambridge on Friday, September 22. Visitation is 10:00-11:00am with a Funeral Service and interment to follow at Mount View Cemetery.

Flowers can be sent to T. Little Funeral Home, or donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Society.