It is with deep sadness but an overwhelming sense of gratitude that we announce the death of our beloved mother on 16th March, 2020 at the Halifax Infirmary. She was born at home on 21st June 1923 in Guyana, South America, the fourth of six children to Samuel and Sarah (Ho) Loquan. Home was a happy and loving place in a nurturing environment and she carried this to her own home after her marriage in September 1946 to our Dad, Clement. Prior to this Mum attended St. Philip’s Primary School and Bishop’s High School. She later taught Math at the Charlestown and Ursuline Convent Schools and Bishop’s High School in Georgetown and was still in contact with some of her students.
The family emigrated to Canada in 1971 and lived in Middleton for one year before moving to Truro where she worked at Crossley Karastan for over 8 years in the Accounts Dept. She was an active member of the CWL and the Immaculate Conception Church in Truro. After our Dad's illness in 1993, they moved to Halifax and she was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Canadian Martyrs Parish, now Good Shepherd Parish.
Mum was a homebody and enjoyed cooking, baking, decorating cakes, ceramics and crafts. Her favourite hobby, though, was embroidery. Mum had a gentle soul and was a true lady with strong faith. It has been our privilege to have been able to care for her at home over the last few years. She is survived by her children Peggy, Brian and Ronald, Halifax and Christine (Kevin) Tory, Sackville, NB, her sister Joyce Sue-Ping, Toronto and sister-in-law Sylvia Loquan, Waterloo, ON. She is predeceased by her parents, Clement her husband of 61 years, infant son Peter Michael, sisters Irene, Ivy, Stella, brother Ted, nephews Roddy and Paul, great niece Vicki and great nephew Liam.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Judy Mader, family doctor, for many years of care, to Amanda Tinning, Nurse Practitioner, for looking after her at home over the last 18 months, to VON and the staff of 4.2 for all the care received. Many thanks also to Jenn Greene for providing hair dressing services at home and to Elizabeth Mills for home blood collection. Thank you, too, to our many friends who have supported us in body and soul over the years.
In keeping with preventive measures with regard to COVID 19, there will be no visitation and a private family service will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Thursday 19th March with Fr. Owen Connolly officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at jasnowfuneralhome.com
MAY THE ANGELS THAT CARRY THE RECORDS AND WATCH O’ER THE BRAVE AND THE TRUE, MAY THEY CARRY IN THEIR BRIGHT WINGS TO HEAVEN, A VERY GOOD RECORD OF YOU. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS.
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