Obituary of Elizabeth "Sis" Tanner

TANNER, Elizabeth Isabel "Sis" - 83, Lower Sackville, passed away April 27, 2009, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Kline Heights, Armdale, she was the daughter of the late William and May (Dempsey) Drysdale. She was a civil servant for Stadacona until her retirement. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Cedric "Dutchie" Tanner, Lower Sackville; her son, Allison "Cookie" Drysdale (Donna) of Halifax; grandchildren, Jacqueline (David), Shirley (Glen), Clayton (Sara), Kevin (Krista); great-grandchildren, Courtney, Cameron, Kensey, Mitchell, Conor, Kyle, Lauren. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Nicholson and Donna Atwood and brother, Bill Drysdale, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Irene Hallett, Bernice Comeau and Rita Comeau. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield (477-5601). A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Burial to follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.