Obituary of Cecilia Christina Johns

90, Herring Cove, passed away peacefully November 18th, 2013 at the Halifax Infirmary, QEII.  Celie was born in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and came to Halifax in 1939. In her early years Celie worked for The Seagull Club and later years at Sears Canada.  Celie was a very determined woman who wanted things done her way which she showed in her main career of maintaining a wonderful home for Vince.  She loved entertaining and always welcomed company. Although Celie had no children of her own, her love of children was quite evident, caring for the Murphy girls, her nieces and nephews and special cousins. Celie enjoyed a good game of cards; she loved animals, her garden and just being in the company of Vince and others. She is survived by her loving husband, Vincent of 62 years, sisters, Ida O’Rourke, BC; Cressie Gagnon, ON; brother-in-law, Lionel (Shirley) Johns, Dartmouth and many nieces and nephews. Celie was predeceased by her mother, Bertha (Spearns) Handrigan father, Stansilaus Murray, step-father, Adolph Handrigan; brothers, Allan Murray, Patrick Murray, step-brother, Fred Turpin and sister, Mary (Earl) Munroe and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce & Hudson Cleveland. Extreme thank you to Home Instead Senior Care for their genuine love and care, the staff on 8.4 QEII for all their care during Celie’s short visit and final hours, and to all her friends and neighbours for all their prayers and help over the past few years. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. As per Celie’s request there will not be any visitation.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM in St. Peter & St. Paul Parish, Herring Cove, Father Alfred Eshun as Celebrant; interment to follow in Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax.  Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of NS, the SPCA or a charity of your choice.