Obituary of Kathleen Stanhope

Age 100 of Halifax, Passed away peacefully on June 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth Power of Herring Cove. Kathleen enjoyed knitting, singing, curling and most of all family gatherings where she enjoyed her pizza and beer. She was a very generous and loving woman who loved her family dearly. She is survived by her sons, Harold (Georgina), BC; Paul; Gary (Ellen), Halifax and daughter Judy (Dave) Dartmouth. 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren and also several nieces and nephews. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Allen Stanhope; son, George; daughter, Carol and grandson, Paul. Cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. Where visitation will take place on Tuesday June 20, 2017 from 6-8p.m. and a celebration of life will be held at St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday June 21, 2017 at 11a.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Private family interment to take place following the reception. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Childrens Wish Foundation or a charity of choice. Kathleens family would like to thank the staff of Melville Lodge and a special thank you to Kathleen’s roommate and buddy Ruth Rafuse.