Sydney
We, the family of Valerie Levesque, sadly announce her passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family on the morning of Wednesday, July 7, 2021, after a long but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 20, 1947, in Whitney Pier, Valerie was the daughter of the late Roy and Rose (Grant) Young.
Valerie dedicated her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her family and friends were everything to her and she never forgot a birthday! She was so proud to say she was a “Whitney Pier Girl”. Valerie was a “people person” and she welcomed many into her home. One of her keen interests was her family tree and that led her on a journey to seek out her ancestry. This accumulated literally volumes of information over the years. Valerie’s other keen interest was all the holidays as she loved to do up her home and no one does Christmas decorations like Valerie!
Over the years Valerie volunteered and participated in many organizations. She was a member of the Red Cross Corps, the Ladies Auxiliary, Whitney Pier Branch 128 of the Royal Canadian Legion and an avid dart player and a good one at that.
Valerie is survived by her husband and soul mate of 54 years, Jean Charles; children, Christine Levesque-Brown (Adam) and Jake (Kathleen Troke); her adoring grandchildren, Mitch, Caitlyn and Amanda Brown and Jaden Levesque; sister Marva (Red); brothers, Grant and Bruce Young; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews, near and far.
Besides her parents, Valerie was predeceased by her sisters-in-law, Nancy Young and Susan Young.
Although we know it is never easy to say good-bye, Valerie is at peace now and her memory will be forever in our hearts and those whose lives she touched.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Valerie Levesque will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service.
Donations in memory of Valerie may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My heartfelt condolences to you all. Valerie will always be in my head, heart and prayers. If I can make it happen, I will be joining you Tuesday morning.
From: Nancy
Fly hi my friend….loved our conversations…..your family is in my thoughts and prayers
From: Karen Laffin
Sorry to hear about Valerie. Our deepest sympathy for you and your family.
From: Mary and Peter Bren
So sorry for your loss.
From: Therese and Jim Carroll
Please accept our sincerest condolences to Valarie’s family and friends .
From: Paul and Mary Aucoin
Dear Jean and Family. So sorry to hear of Valerie’s passing. She was a wonderful person with a great sense of humour. She is singing now with the angels. My sincere condolences to you and the family. Anne Marie (Glasgow) Campbell
From: Anne Marie Campbell
So sorry to hear this sad news, Val and I met about 19 years ago through our CB genealogy online. We both had MacNeil lines but just 4 days ago I found out that Val and I are actually cousins! She was such a nice person and through our genealogy website and chats we had great conversations. She will definitely be missed by all her genealogy friends and family. Rest easy Cousin Val😇 Proud to call you my friend and now cousin!
Your Boston Cousin,
Tricia Senior
Valerie’family
Durant these diffjcult times we want to send our deepest condolences, we are certain that you willbe lifted be the love that surrounds you.
Our thoughts are with you.
Valérie was importantin our famille to the Québec,she leaves behind many great memories.
We sympathize with all your grief.
Thank you.
My condolences to the family. Val was a special friend of mine whom I met through genealogy
Debbie
My heart is broken for your family. Valerie was one of the sweetest old gals I had the pleasure of playing darts with. You will be misses. May Angels lead you in. xoxo
Aujourd’hui je suis triste j’ai appris le décès de ma tante que j’aimais et appréciait énormément. Je souhaite mes sincères condoléances a son oncle Charles et à sa famille.
Rest in Peace our friend, always have good fond memories, we shared lots of laughs together at Johns expense I’ll miss our chats about the old days in the Pier. ” Goodbyes are not forever’ are not the end. It simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.” Joe & Ann Savoy
A la famille de Valérie,
En ces moments difficiles nous souhaitons vous témoigner notre affection.Nous sommes assurés que vous serez réconfortés par l’amour de ceux qui vous entourent.
Nos pensées vous accompagnent et nous vous souhaitons, bon courage
Valérie fut importante dans notre famille. Tous les souvenirs partagés avec elle resteront à jamais. Nous compatissons à la peine qui est la vôtre.
Monique Levesque &Gérard Picard
My deepest condolences to the Levesque family on your loss of Valerie, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Condolences to Jean and family and Marva ,Grant and Bruce..so very sorry to read of Valerie passing away..she will be missed by all of us ..
My condolences to all the family. I am sorry for your loss. Our family is thinking of you.
My sincere condolences at this time in your lives,,,may God bless you all,,,🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️. Rest in Peace,,,dear Val,, my thoughts will be with you all,,,
Marva and family
I am so sorry to learn of the deep loss of your sister. Such a difficult time and may Valerie rest in peace. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Margie (Peck) MacNeil
We were distant cousins on paper, but closed the gap online over the past twenty years. Val gushed and breathed love for everybody in her life, and made it easy to love her back. It tears me to speak of her in the past tense. Her memory will live on in my heart.
I an so sorry to hear of the passing of Valerie she was such a great person .Enjoy the years we had such great times in the Boy Scouts and get togethers. Rest in peace now
My sincere condolences to you all. May your tears turn to smiles from the memories you carry deep within your heart My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Bruce, Grant and the entire family, so sorry to hear about your sister. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
I met Val years ago through genealogy and we had a gathering in her home at that time. We have been friends ever since. She was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Deepest Condolences
To Valerie’s family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Valarie. I didn’t know her personally but felt like I did through our Ancestry connections. I believe I had met one of her relatives when I was quite young . His name was Maynard Young . I’m sorry that I missed meeting such a wonderful person. I’m sure her family and friends have many fond memories of Valarie. God Bless
Sorry to hear of Valerie’s recent passing.. Valerie was a classmate of mine for many years while growing up in the Pier.. we reconnected one day while shopping and had a wonderful conversation.. Time stood still.. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to Valerie’s family ..I know how deeply she was loved and will always be missed🙏🙏
Roy & Mary Conrod
Our condolences to you Marva and family on the passing of your sister our prayers and thoughts are with you.
We are so sorry to hear of Valerie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.