Obituary of Violet Marjorie Manthorne

Manthorne, Violet Marjorie – Age 94, of Bridgewater. Violet passed away peacefully at Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater. Born June 22, 1926, in Midville Branch, she was the daughter of the late Charles Emeneau and Stella Eisnor of Midville Branch.

Violet was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion. Her favorite activity was traveling around the area, going to yard sales and eating out at her favorite restaurants. Violet enjoyed living a simple life of daily routines.

Violet is survived by her sons, Danny Manthorne (Glenda Meisner-Manthorne), Bridgewater; Frankie Manthorne (Tess), of Scarborough, Ont.; grandchildren, Amanda Manthorne (Steve Scott), MacGraths Cove; Sarah Manthorne, of Truro; ViDeidere Manthorne, of Scarborough, Ont.; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jack, and Emmett.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Earl Manthorne; sister, Lillian; half-sister, Sharon; brother, Wallace and infant sister Hilda.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hillside Pines Home for Special Care and SHAID Tree Animal Shelter.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Hillside Pines Home for Special Care for their excellent care and compassion during Violet’s 5-year stay.  

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Due to COVID Regulations: Social Distancing is required. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York St., Bridgewater, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.