Obituary of Caroline Rae "Carrie" Brushett (Beazley)
Age 82, Halifax, passed away peacefully January 5, 2014, surrounded by her family. Born in Burin, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Julia (Caesar) Beazley, the youngest and last surviving member of her immediate family.
Carrie was a devoted member of Emmanuel Anglican Church, Spryfield where she served in many groups. She was a 50 year member of the Topaz Rebekah Lodge No 125. She enjoyed spending time with family, well known for baked rolls, shortbread cookies, and wonderful family meals. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Donald, daughters; Brenda (Rod Kirby); Donna (Dennis Lambert); Dorcas (Randy Baltzer); Angela (Richard Smith); grandchildren, Scott, Craig, Kimberley, Jennifer, William, Steven, Adam and Alexander; great-grandchildren, Callan, Kyle, Juliana, Rocco, Enzo, Victoria, Lauren, DJ. She was predeceased by son William in infancy, brothers and sisters Ewart, Dorcas, Verna, Joseph, Jack, Frank, Lloyd, Thomas; Stepmother Beatrice Beazley.
Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. (477-5601) 149 Herring Cove Rd. where a Rebekah Service will be on Wednesday January 8, at 6:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held Thursday January 9, at 1 p.m. in Emmanuel Anglican Church, Spryfield, Rev. James Purchase officiating, reception to follow in church hall. Interment to take place at a later date in Emmanuel Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Emmanuel Church General Fund or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hugh Matheson, and the excellent nurses and staff of Melville Lodge for all their love and care.