Promoted to Glory (May 1, 1924 – October 16, 2021)
Tena passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.
Tena is survived by her husband of 75 years, Major William (Bill) Head; three children, Louisa (Max) Frampton, Lori (Dez) McCarthy and Jim (Lorena) Head; sister, Lyda ‘Sis’ Hollahan; sister-in-law, Yvonne Head; grandchildren, Lisa (Don) Smith, Greg (Beverley) Burton, Leslie (Steve) Wiseman, Tina (Ben) Panzica, Tanya (Scott) Fick, Tamara (Costin) Beliciu, and Jason Head; along with step-grandchildren, Sheldon Frampton, Michelle (Weldon) Flynn and Shannon Frampton. Survived also by those who knew her as ‘Oma’ are her 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She loved her family dearly and made each one feel like they were her favourite.
Tena married her husband, Bill in Hilversum Holland at the end of WWII and soon followed him to Canada to build their life together. Years later, they headed to the Salvation Army College for Officer Training in Toronto to become officers (ministers) with the “Great Hearts” session. As ordained ministers they lived and served in several places from coast to coast in Canada, making a lasting impact on everyone they met. She loved to serve her community.
Tena was a lover of life and people, having an open door and hospitable heart. She was known for her baking and preserving, telling a good story and enjoying a good laugh. Her favourite past time was playing and winning at cards even if it meant the occasional cheat. More than anything, she loved to spend time with her family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Habourstone Enhanced Care who lovingly cared for Tena in her last days.
We love you ‘Dear’, ‘Mom’, ‘Nan’, ‘Oma’, Sis’, and ‘Major’. You will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Rest now, in the arms of Jesus.
Visitation for the late Tena Head will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 3 p.m. in The Salvation Army, Inglis Street, Sydney with Lt. Colonels, Morris and Wanda Vincent officiating. Interment will follow in Eastmount Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Covid protocols will be practiced at the service and for those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on Sydney Community Church’s Facebook Page.
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Donations in memory of Tena may be made to The Salvation Army Sydney Community Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Dear Bill, Louise, Max, and families…Sincere condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. Tena was a lovely friendly lady and it saddens me to hear of her passing. I shall always remember her with great fondness.
Sincerely Brenda ( Danuta’s secretary) From: Brenda Lockman
Sending you all our deepest condolences Tena was a beautiful woman. All our Love Raymond Troy, Nicole, Olivia and Avrey
Sending our deepest condolences to the family. RIP Tena you are in gods arms now.
My condolences to your family. Nana made me feel very welcomed during my time in Sydney and she help me learn how to cook. She was a great listener and had a very kind heart. She’ll be missed.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She always had a beautiful smile on when u saw and meet her. May God comfort u all has you grieve her lost. She is in heaven with God and the angels.Rest In Peace🙏🙏
Sending my condolences to all of Tena family.She has has a beautiful smile when u meet it spoke to her. God surrounds u all with his 💗 Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have many fond memories of times spent with Bill and Tena over the years. Tena always loved to laugh, tell stories and showed a genuine interest in my family. I have known Tena and Bill since i was a small boy and always loved to meet them on their summer holidays. Rest In Peace Tena.
Deepest sympathy to the family
We would like to express our condolences to the Head family on the loss of your beloved Tena.
We got to know Major Tena during our time at Sydney. We appreciated her sense of humor, wit and her lovely smile.
We also appreciated her deep love for God and the Christ-like example she displayed bin her daily living.
She is now at home.
Be assured of our thoughts and prayers in these days.
Bill, Louisa, Lori, Jim and families
Our hearts go out to you with the passing of your dear wife/mom, Tena. She was a very special lady and I (Lorraine) so appreciated everything about her and how she personally cared about me. I always felt her love and belief in me. Fred and I both consider Bill and Tena very good friends who love the Lord and were faithful to their calling. Just as the obituary says, Tena and Bill both made a lasting impact on us and our family.
I loved the way she laughed and how she could make everyone around her laugh with her.
She will be missed. Please be assured of our prayers in these days and that God will give you the strength you need and a sense of peace knowing that she is with Him in paradise showing off that beautiful smile and being so excited to meet her Jesus. God be with you all and bless you mightly.
so sorry for the loss of a great lady i had known her for years and loved to see her at church when i was there thinking of the family may she rest in peace .jean critch mac donald
Dear Head Family – Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one (Tena). She was a bright light and displayed her Christian values to many over the years in her ministry. We always enjoyed visiting in their home. Tena displayed the gift of hospitality. RIP Tena!
Dear Family
Sending my deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one. Tena will be greatly missed by her Family & Friends.
Sending our sincere condolences to all of Tena’s family ❤️
She was a beautiful example of a Godly woman to us all. I always looked forward to seeing her and having a little chat, on Sunday mornings. I loved her smile, wisdom, and wit. She is very missed, but now she gets to rest in her much deserved heavenly home ❣️🙏🏼💐
-Joan & Gary
Our deepest of sympathy goes out to you at this time.
What a wonderful God honouring testimony Tena was to those who knew her. What a Spirit filled legacy Tena has left for the memory’s for her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren. Although Tena is now comfortable in her new body, may the good Lord grant you some form of comfort as you mourn her passing
Dear Bill, Louisa, Lori, Jim and families,
We were so sorry to hear of Tenie’s death. I have fond memories of childhood friendships with my cousins and of seeing Bill and Tenie on the Hill on Lingan Road and in Howie Centre with Peg and Rolf.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Teddy and Claire, Dartmouth
Louisa & Head Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Major Tena , I always looked forward to seeing her & Major Bill at church. She was a lovely lady with a friendly smile & always said hello to you. May she enjoy the rest she deserves in Heaven with the One she served. Well done thy great & faithful servant. God Bless !!
Bill, Louisa, Lori, Jim and family. Sending our condolences on Tena’s passing.
Louisa & Head Family,
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Major Tena, I always looked forward to seeing her in church. She was a lovely lady with a friendly smile & always said hello to you. She is now at rest in her home in Heaven with the One whom she served, hearing Him say: Well done thy great & faithful servant . God Bless!!
Our deepest condolences , Dez , Lori and to your entire family.
May the spirit and wonderful memories of your loving Mom live forever in your hearts.
Kindest regards,
Chris and Kathy McCarthy
Dear Major Bill, Louisa, Jim, Lori and family,
My deepest condolences on Major Tena’s passing. I remember her kindness, smile and spiritual support with fondness from my Bridgetown days.
May she rest well in her home in heaven with her Lord.
My deepest sympathy to you Lori and Dez and your extended family at the loss of your dear mother. I’ve often heard over the years, what a loving and faith filled person your mum was. May your faith now comfort your hearts with the knowledge that she is now in His presence, at the destination she sought her entire life.
Sincerely, Carolyn McCarthy
Uncle Bill and family: Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Tena. I always loved how warm and sweet she was while growing up. As my dad, Earl, would say, she is now Safe in the Arms of Jesus. I pray that God’s strength and compassion will guide you in the days and weeks ahead at this most difficult time.