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All that we love deeply becomes a part of us and it is with great tribulation that the family of the late Jane ‘Janie’ ( MacDonald) Snow, age 82, announce her passing at the White Hills Long Term Care Center in Hammond Plains on Monday, February 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Janie transitioned peacefully and, on her own terms, and how she wanted it surrounded by family, prayer, laughter and song.
Janie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Cara-Leah (Emad) Hmidan, Archie, Susie (Darren) and Lilly Snow; grandchildren, Brayson (Kelley), Cail , Kyle Snow, JD Mackenzie, Amira and Jaad Hmidan; great-grandson, Finley Snow; sisters, Patsy (Roddie) MacMullin, Anna (Archie) Thomas and brothers, Sandy (Helen) MacDonald and John (Anne) MacDonald.
Janie was born in Sydney on January 24, 1938 and was the daughter of the late ‘Red’ Archie and Ethel (Bartlett) MacDonald. Aside from her parents she was predeceased by her husband, John ‘Jack’ Snow and her sister, Winnie MacDonald.
Janie graduated from the CNA program at St. Martha’s School of Nursing in 1959. She had a flare for nursing and a compassion for society’s most marginalized. She held the corporal works of mercy as core nursing values such as feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, give shelter to the homeless and burying the dead. These values she imparted to her children. She will be missed for her love, compassion, kindness, sharp wit, insightfulness, storytelling flare for style and love of music.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
We would like to thank the White Hills Long Term Care Center for their exemplary care of our mother. In keeping with her wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feed Nova Scotia or Direction 180 (Halifax).
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care & direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Livestream Link for Funeral – https://www.facebook.com/35925689617/live/
May the angels guide you in – love, your four little snowflakes
Online Condolences
CARA-LEE, SUSIE. LILY AND ARCHIE–There was no one like your dear mother — always with a smile on her face — and a joke , I knew her all my life AND — Yes– she was the best dancer in Nova Scotia — and knew style galore — MY sincere sympathies on your great loss — REST IN PEACE JANIE
From: Betty MacNEIL
sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. shared many laughs with her. RIP Jane.
From: Emelie MacVicar
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the recent loss of your Mother. As a young person, I spent many hours at the MacDonald home on Cross Street where there was always music and Jane was a part of it. The MacDonalds were a special family.
From: Joan M. Campbell
Archie sorry to hear of your mothers passing may she RIP
From: Clark & Diane MacKinnon
To Cara-Leah, Archie, Susie, and Lilly, deepest condolences from the MacNeil family.
From: Andrew MacNeil
Cara-Leah, I am thinking of you today. Condolences to you and your family
From: Shelley Radford
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Awe Big Suzie ,
Thank you for that . We loved her deeply .
So sorry for your loss you were blessed to have her for the extra time.when she was so ill a couple of years ago.my heart goes out to your lovely family
Prayers and thoughts
So sorry for your loss! I am so grateful to have known her in my early years! She gave me confidence and courage growing up in Sydney. I will never forget her kindness towards me.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Aunt Jane was a lovely lady and quite a character. She will be missed
One of my very favorite people. Aunt Jane was honest, refreshingly. It made every conversation authentic and enjoyable. She was brilliant and very unassuming. I’m hoping she’s hanging out with your dad, my dad and mom and brother patty. There would be no shortage of laughs where she is now and I know she’s in a better place. Please accept our condolences CaraLeah Suzi Archie and lily. We are always here for you
Xoxo
To the snow family were so surprise to hear of the loss of your Mom.
She was a kind, warm and funny person. She was a good neighbor and friend to me and my family she will be missed. I am sure she with all her friends and love one in heaven tell story of those of everyone she left behind with a warm smile on her face. May God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Cara-Leah, Susie, Lilly, Archie and families. So sorry to hear of Janes passing. Her life was summed up in the beautiful tribute in her obituary. 🎼Knowing her was to love her.! She had a great elegant style, sense of humour and as already stated a compassion for helping others. Jane and I had many laughs. Jane always did things on her terms lol. I hope that you find peace in your hearts that She is at peace. Praying for all of you xoxo
Thank you Diana , she loved all of you guys . We recall all the food you guys use to send over and she loved the chicken and rice dishes . I’m sure she and Gloria are signing their hearts out up there and Gram is telling them to behave xo
Sincere condolences to everyone Aunt Jane i remember her coming by our house when we were younger she had a big personality and we all enjoyed her she loved her family. When i had my daughter Tess she sent gifts and was very kind..
I was so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s ( Aunt Janie’s) passing. Her soul and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Much love and hugs to all.
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all. JD loved telling me about his nanny may you R.iP Jane
Cara Leah and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. She will certainly be missed.
Condolences to you and your family
Thinking of you at this time,
Michelle and Joe
Cara Leah and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. She will certainly be missed.
Condolences to you and your family
Thinking of you at this time,
Michelle and Joe
Very sorry for your loss. Aunt Jane was always so kind to us and made us feel so very special. R.IP
Jane.
Sorry for your loss Cara-Leigh – Jane was a great neighbour – her and Jack are missed around here.
From the Family of Chris and Judy and Jennifer and Darci Shaw, and Michael MacDonald.
Please accept our condolences CaraLeah, Suzi, Archie and lily.
I remember Aunt Janie at a small concert, and someone covered a Patsy Cline tune, Jane was in her glory.
May Janie rest in peace. She was person full of fun and laughter.Sing with the angels, Your first cousin Katie Mac Isaac
I met Jane at White Hills. She was a very kind soul. She took my Mother under her wing. She loved my Mom as we all loved Her . Jane was a great inspiration for all who had the opportunity to know Her. I always loved her appearance . She dressed to kill ,right down to her head dress ! Jane told it as it was. I miss Her pleasant smile and her jokes and hardy laughter. I went to visit Her on Sunday as She was in her room. When I saw Her She was sleeping so peacefully! I did not want to disturb Her resting. I now regret for not waking Her to tell Her I love Her…. I was honored to have know Jane for a short time. May our Lord give you all ( her family ) comfort at this time of sorrow. God bless ….
Valerie – thank you so much . White hills is an amazing facility and we were very fortunate to have her there . Than you oh for your kind words . That is Typical Ma .. taking someone under her wing. Yes she loved to dress up .. glamour girl . We feel her loss .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a loss. Please accept our condolences she will be missed by so many take care.
Rest in peace my dear sister jane. You are at peace now and you will always be missed
Your brother. John