Hazel Agnes Yorke – 81, New Glasgow. It is
with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of our
loving mother, Hazel, on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Aberdeen
Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in West New Annan, she was a daughter of
the late George and Lena (Langille) Warwick and was predeceased by her
husband, Keith Elwood Yorke and brother, Laurie
Warwick.
Over the years, Hazel worked at various businesses where she
enjoyed working with the public. She enjoyed sewing, but her greatest
past-time was of course knitting, and she made many pairs of mittens
for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Hazel is survived by her sons, Roger (Brenda), Tatamagouche;
Wayne (Irma), Truro; Kevin (Krista), Hantsport; Barry (Pat), Barrhead,
Alberta; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Georgie
(Don) White, Belmont. Hazel was also predeceased by her long-time
partner, Kenneth Tugwell; his son, Keith Tugwell, and is survived by
Kenneth’s son, Ross (Karen) Tugwell, New Glasgow; daughter,
Lynne (Joe) Dipersio, Westville and their children and
grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Hazel’s
family will receive friends from 1-2:45 p.m., Wednesday, January 24,
2018, followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m., Reverend Valerie
Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Spring interment in Bell
Gift Cemetery, West New Annan. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Hazel’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Hazel’s obituary on-line and
selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com