Carmella Theresa Lombard

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and friend at the age 82 on December 5, 2014 at the VG Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Saulnierville, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Victim (Cormier) Comeau.

She worked for many years at St. Joseph’s Children Centre as a French teacher and was known to the children and co-workers as “Madame Joe”. She was a member of Saint Benedict (Saint Pius X) Church. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten by her two daughters, Gisele Phelan (Nick) and Denise Goyetche (Ronnie).

She was “Meme” to her grandchildren, Amy McCulley (Adam), Lori Fancy (Brian), Lisa and Andrew Phelan, and great-grandchildren,

Hailey and Brandon McCulley, Brea and Logan Fancy. She will also be sadly missed by her companion, Rene Comeau. They were fortunate to spend a few happy years together. She is also survived by brother, Roland (Liz) Comeau of Saulnierville as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Cyriac Joseph “Joe” Lombard, a brother, Regis (Clare) Comeau, and a sister, Janine. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax (902-455-0531). Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., in Saint Benedict Church, 45 Radcliff Drive, Clayton Park. Special thanks to the staff of 7a of the Palliative Care unit of the VG. Donations in memory may be made to Autism Nova Scotia. Online donations at www.autismnovascotia.com.