It is with great sadness that the family of Vivian Weir, 92, Sackville, NB announce her passing on July 19th, 2024 at the Briarlea, Gorge Road, Moncton NB.
Born in Halifax NS, she was the daughter of the late George and Annie (McDonald) Thorne.
Vivian went to work at a very early age, her first job was working at the TB Hospital in Halifax. She then went on to be a Telephone Operator but was required to give up her job when she married, as married women were not allowed to work as an operator. She married the late Otto Weir in Halifax on December 21st, (the longest night of the year) 1950.
Around 1958 they moved to Sackville, NB and remained there for many years. She worked at the Drew Nursing home for 25 years, having a great love for all the residents, and in return, the residents and her co-workers loved her.
She attended Main Street Baptist Church and was involved in numerous aspects within it. She was a member of the Monday night prayer meetings, Tuesday Choir, worked in the nursery, taught Sunday School and pioneer girls, and was always the first to be in the kitchen when needed. She loved God and her Church family with whom she made many road trips.
Vivian loved spending time with her family and friends. Each year she would go to Boston and Florida with her sister and cousin, who we all called the Golden girls, because they looked just like them.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Donald (Loretta) Weir, Sackville, Cathy (David Lockhart), Moncton, and David (Charlotte) Weir, Sackville; son-in law, Sam Anderson; grandchildren, Jason Weir, Erin Allen, Jillian Anderson, Mitchell Lockhart and Ben Weir; great grandchildren, Emma, Grace and Rowen as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Otto; her daughter, Janice Anderson; her sister Sadie; her brother Jim; her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, Mildred, Bertha, Jean, and Peggy, and her brothers-in-law; Joseph, Garnet, Fred, Jack, Fred and Jim.
Vivan has spent the last 7 years at the Briarlea Gorge Road and we wish to take a moment to thank all staff for the exemplary care provided to her through this time; they are her extended family and will miss her as much as we will.
Mom, was our guiding light, our rock, and our hearts are broken. The pain of losing you is immeasurable, but the love and memories we shared give us strength to carry on. Even though she is gone, her presence will always be with us because we are a product of her kindness, love, humility, compassion and faith.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). A time of public visitation will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will follow on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11 am. Interment will take place at the Hopewell Hill Cemetery.
In memory of Vivian, donations to the Main Street Baptist Church or the Drew Nursing Home.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home's Facebook Page.