Obit: THEAL (Allies), Ebeltje "Effie"

THEAL (Allies), Ebeltje "Effie" - 79, River Hebert, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2005, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Groningen, Holland, she was a daughter of the late Hendrica and Takeline Allies. Effie was a loving and devoted wife to Clarence. They were inseparable since Effie's arrival in Canada as a war bride. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary on November 24. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Clarence W. Theal, River Hebert; son, Harley (Rosemary) Theal and his family, Regina, Sask.; sisters, Diena Boesch, Leiden, Holland; Hannaka (Maxks), Groningen, Holland; Jennie King (Dennis), Halifax; brothers, Arie (Anna) Allies, Groningen, Holland; Hank (Petra) Allies, Groningen, Holland; granddaughter, Bonnie Horley (Christopher) and family, Ottawa, Ont.; grandson, Michael (Nicole) Theal and family, Kitchener, Ont.; and six great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the family home, 3829 Barronsfield Rd., on Sunday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Charlene Greer, Elizabeth Baker and Wayne Gleannie of River Hebert for their dedicated service; a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Cumberland Health Centre and QEII Health Sciences Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

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29-Oct-2005 from www.chronicleherald.ca Halifax, NS

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