Obituary of Violet May Jewers-Dempsey

95 of Spryfield, passed peacefully in the presence of her daughter, Shirley, granddaughter, Ann and husband, Raymond, on March 21, 2016 at her residence in Northwood "Centre". She was born November 25, 1920 in Halifax County Nova Scotia, daughter of the late Walter William and Florence (Sharp) Hillier. Violet was a caring, loving, supportive mother; a loyal and devoted wife and a wonderful friend to many. She is survived by husband, Raymond Dempsey; daughters, Julia Warren (Benjamin); Shirley Nehiley ; sons, Kevin Jewers (Carole Thistle) and Keith Jewers (Paul Harris); Nine Grandchildren; Twenty-four Great Grandchildren; 10 Great, Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first Husband Walter Henry Jewers; son, Eugene Jewers; great grandson, Kevin Warren; brothers, Woodrow, Jim & Eddy;  sisters, Vera Horne, Minnie Dana- Peach & Alcy Hillier; son-in-law, Jack Nehiley. The family would like to thank staff of 7 Northwood Centre for the love and care our Mother received during her time with them. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 1:00 pm. at St. Paul’s United Church, 173 Old Sambro Road, Spryfield, with a reception to follow in the church hall. Interment will take place at 4:00 pm, for those who wish to attend, in Fairview Lawn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Violet’s memory may be made to Northwood Centre or St. Paul’s United Church or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.