Obituary of Lulu Chisholm
It is with sadness that the family of Lulu Charlotte Chisholm, widow of Donald Chisholm, long-time resident of Hampton, NB, Erb’s Cove, NB and most recently of Embassy Hall, Quispamsis, NB announces her death which occurred on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Embassy Hall, Quispamsis, NB. She was born on December 7, 1921, in Grindstone (Cap aux Meules), Magdelan Islands, Quebec, eldest child of Alfred and May (Geddes) Gray.
She is survived by brother David Gray of Mississauga, ON; stepsons Bruce (Jean) Chisholm of Port Hawkesbury, NS, Brian (Debbie) Chisholm of Saint John, NB; nieces Allison Gray, Laurie Gray, Jeri Lynn (Rob) Wearing, Maureen (Wayne) Clark, Paula Gray; nephews Lloyd Gray (Kyle Duncan), Doug Gray, David Gray, Robert Gray (Lynn Patterson) all of Ontario; grandchildren Andrew (Rachel) Chisholm of Ottawa, ON, Jennifer Chisholm (Reid Shepherd) of Perth, ON; 8 grandnieces, grandnephews and numerous Geddes cousins across Canada and USA. Besides her parents and husband she was predeceased by her brother Bob.
Lu left the Magdalen’s to study at the Pictou Academy, and was a proud Cunard Line employee starting in 1943 in Halifax until 1968 in Toronto as executive secretary. She married the love of her life, Don, in 1976 moving to Erb’s Cove, NB.
Lu travelled extensively with friends and family by ship, plane and rail. She was a phenomenal cook – with many famous family recipes to her credit. She loved music, singing in choirs all her life. She enjoyed introducing her nieces and nephews to musical theater and opera.
Lu approached everything and everyone with a positive attitude and "joie de vivre" – the glass was always half full in her eyes. She brought out the best in the people around her.
The family wish to extend their great appreciation to the staff of Concorde Hall and Embassy Hall, Parkland in the Valley, for their love and caring for Lu over her last years.
She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. Kelly Hudson- Lewis, will be held at Hampton United Church, at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, July16, 2016. Interment will take place in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village, NS.
Donations in memory of Lu, may be made to the Hampton United Church or to the memorial of donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com