Obituary of Ellen Rhyno

Ellen Eileen Rhyno (Dorey) Bridgewater. Ellen, known to many as just “Mom” made the final journey of her life on January 6, 2007 at the Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater, peacefully with the family she loved so dearly by her side. She is with the Lord “In the Garden” (her favorite hymn). Ellen was born to Melbourne and Florence (Pulplett) Dorey in Queensland, Nova Scotia on July 16, 1913. Ellen resided in Queensland / Hubbards area until 1966 where she was employed over the years as a cook in local restaurants. Commuters would frequently stop to sample her fare. One of her favorite stories is when she worked at the Seabreeze Inn, she was a dance partner to Prince Philip of England, whom later married Queen Elizabeth II. She was the former owner / operator of Mom’s Restaurant in Hebbville for many years until she retired. She was well known for her “Fish and Chip” recipe and was happy to serve the many who came to eat with her. Her activities in later life, include travel, a good game of 45 or rummy and bingo. Of course, we cannot forget her once a day drink of brandy. Her favorite flower was the rose and we certainly considered her the rose of our life. She is survived by her loving companion and best friend of over 40 years, Lloyd Naugler, who faithfully visited and attended her every day; sons, Harold “Harry” (Sharon) Rhyno, Crescent Beach; Kenneth Rhyno, Campbell River, BC; daughters, Shirley Hoben, Hubbards, Patricia (Frank) Corkum, Mount Pleasant; son and daughter by a previous marriage Harold (Kay) MacDonald, Saint John, NB; Helen (MacDonald) MacLean (Lionel), Hubbards; sister, Avis Sheppard, Mount Uniacke. She was a grandmother to 27 grandchildren and many great grandchildren as well as several great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Charles Dorey, Ernest Dorey; sisters, Cloris Allen, Doris Dorey, Edna Dorey and three infant children. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater and from where funeral service will be held 11am Wednesday, Rev Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com