Obituary of Eleanor Mary Hastie

Eleanor Mary Hastie 1916 – 2014 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 14, 2014 in Bridgewater. The beloved daughter of Frank & Ethel (Green) Storey, Moncton NB. She was predeceased by her husband William Elliott Hastie (R.C.M.P.); sister Frances Sinclair and brother Donald W. Storey. Bill & Eleanor met in Shediac, NB. After a separation of two years, in 1941 she journeyed by train from Moncton to Churchill, Manitoba & boarded the R.M.S Nascopie bound for Lake Harbour, N.W.T. where they were married. This voyage was noted in many newspapers across Canada. Eleanor & Bill shared wonderful work & travel experiences on Baffin Island, India, Washington, Spain & Egypt. Eleanor was the proud mother of three daughters, Janet Ann de Saint Sardos (Jean), Halifax; Mary Elizabeth Wright (John), Bridgewater and Eleanor Storey Wyand (Harland), Bridgewater. Throughout her life, mom took pride in her athletic ability, as a basketball star at her Moncton school, sailing in Shediac & later on, horseback riding in Egypt & cross-country skiing in Petite Riviere. She will be remembered lovingly by six grandchildren, Anna Wyand (Martin Kreuser), Ottawa; Thomas Wyand (Erin Amos), Ottawa, Kathryn Wyand (Jay Adair), Edmonton; Alexandre de Saint Sardos (Sheherazade Ghorashy), Halifax; Martine de Saint Sardos (Adam Smith), Toronto; Joanna Wright (James Melling), LaHave. Nine great-grands were the joy of her later years, Sacha, Beatrice, Olivier, Charlotte, Sebastian, Isabelle, Juliette, Lucas & Sarah. She will also be remembered by many nieces & nephews across North America. Eleanor lived a life of service to her family, her church & community. Organizations close to her heart were the Canadian Red Cross, the Lunenburg County Historical Society, Wesley United Church & the Order of the Eastern Star. Heartfelt thanks is extended to the staff of Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, their excellent & loving care often brought tears to mom’s eyes. A woman of great faith, Eleanor challenged us all with her standards & principles. She remained optimistic & active to the end of her life, taking a great interest in the details of the lives of those around her. A celebration of her life will be held at Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere on Friday, February 21st, 2014 at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wesley United Church or the Hillside Pines Home for Special Care. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.