Passed away on December 21, 2021, at the age of 93, following a day of reminiscing with her children. She will be forever in the hearts of her children Mike (Nora), Robert, Karl (Angela), Carol (Steve), 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Lillian was pre-deceased by her loving husband Bruce, parents Ralph and Mary Theriault and brother Robert. She leaves behind Brother Charlie, Sister Sherry (Bob Dupuis), Sister-in-law Carol Theriault and dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Born in Digby, Nova Scotia, where she grew up with many friends and family, Lillian worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia and shared a kindship with staff at both Scotia and Royal Bank of Canada, often joining together for eventful community activities. She wore the WWI helmet of her father and with flashlight in hand carried out the “Black Out Patrol” during WWII. As well, she volunteered in serving meals for the many sailors that were stationed at HMCS Cornwallis and for the British Navy boys during their submarine training at Digby. It was during a chance train ride that she met her forever sweetheart, Bruce, a young Sailor travelling to Cornwallis. They were married in 1952 and began a life of military dedication. When posted to 4-Wing (RCAF / CFB Baden-Soellingen) in West Germany, she enjoyed many happy memories and was able to travel to many parts of Europe. As well, Lillian and Bruce ran a successful “teen-town,” which was a community recreation and snack-bar. During one of their fund-raising efforts, Lillian outshone some of the younger participants in a dance marathon. Upon returning to Canada, she and Bruce purchased a home in Bear River, Nova Scotia where they re-united with family and friends and engaged themselves in the community and its organizations. During a last posting to Ottawa, Ontario, where Lillian and Bruce settled, they continued their lives and compassion for providing an open home for family, friends, and new acquaintances. At this location she was employed with the Toronto Dominion Bank until her retirement. She continued her love of gardening with many tasty vegetables and stunning flowers. In addition, she relished in the companionship of family and friends playing Scrabble and SKIP-BO.
Lillian was a beautiful woman, both inside and out. She had an amazing smile and generously offered a lovingly hug to all she welcomed into her home. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but never forgotten for all that she gave in being the genuine person she was.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 24th, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the Sacred Space of Beechwood Funeral Home.
In Memory of Mrs. Davey, donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Christine Langis
John Theriault
Aunt Lillian, missing you and your lovely generous disposition. You had a great big smile that always lit up a room and you were always quick to find humour in situations. I learned from the last of the few times that I came to Ottawa to visit you that you had a quiet and sincere wisdom. You were not one to posture pridefully, and it was when I asked you about your mom and dad, my grandparents that I saw this side of you. You explained about the ingenuity that Gran and Gramps displayed in filling their larder, and filling your lives, the family, with plenty. You explained how Granny was always wiser than she let on and that there was brilliant insights that they both always had to share. You were correct, Granny and Gramps had always tried to prepare us for life, an abundant life. Aunt Lillian, you freely opened up your home to us all.
Kingsley Collins grandson has been a friend of mine here in Burlington and it was one-day in talking with Dan that I found out that Kingsley's daughter who was Dan's mom, was a favourite childhood friend of Aunt Lillian. They had a hilarious story to share with me when I arranged a conference call with both of them. They laughed about the time that they took out a skiff onto the foggy waters in the South end. Uncle Perce, went out on his boat looking for them, thinking that they were lost and unable to find their way back to show, but instead the girls were bent over with laughter as they evaded him everytime he came close. They talked of other things, such as about you all, their children and their families. It was also an occasion that brought life to people in all of our lives that are but memories to us now.
If you recall there was always a glow about our get togethers and it was because of these beautiful people, our parents' generation.
I miss you Aunt Lillian, thank you for being most wonderfully, lovely and unapologetically you!
Gloria and Leigh Wright Bear River NS
Our sincere condolences to the family. While living in Bear River, she welcomed all us teenagers into her home many times to sing and laugh and listen to Mike play guitar! Fondly remembered for her beautiful kind spirit.
Aunt Lilian was an incredible woman with so many amazing stories to tell. I have so many fond memories of our summer visits to Bear River, and I'm so happy we got to spend Christmas together a few years back for one last trip down memory Lane. We will miss her so very much. Xo