Agnes Balthazar

Obituary of Agnes Balthazar

BALTHAZAR, Agnes- Passed away on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 at Heidehof Home for the Aged at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Peter (Francis) for 63 years. Cherished mother of Franklin, Casien, Egbert, Daphne, Sandra Alexcia, Patricia, Doreen and their families which include spouses, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is fondly remembered by her brothers Eustace (John) and Roy and their families in England and abroad. Agnes is predeceased by her sisters Nerissa and Eileen and her brothers Leo, Hugh, Celius and Orilius. Agnes was born in Salisbury, Dominica in 1926. She was a teacher in Roseau where she met and married her husband on Christmas Day. Years later they moved to Gloucester, England where they trained and worked as nurses. In 1963, they emigrated to Canada where she became employed at the St. Catharines General Hospital. With her midwifery training from England, Agnes worked as a full time nurse in the Labor and Delivery Department at the St Catharines General Hospital until her retirement at age 65. Many of her patients were grateful for her skills and teaching them how to hold and nurse their newborns. Agnes enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting for her children and grandchildren. She loved to spend time in the garden with her roses and tulips. Agnes enjoyed singing and reading her favorite book, the Bible. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Monday, February 17th from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m.A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, February 18th at 11:30a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens in Fonthill to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Central Community Church-Missions Department would be appreciated by the family.
Monday
17
February

Visitation

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday, February 17, 2014
George Darte Funeral Chapel
585 Carlton Street
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Monday
17
February

Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday, February 17, 2014
George Darte Funeral Chapel
585 Carlton Street
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday
18
February

Celebration of Life

11:30 am
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
George Darte Funeral Chapel
585 Carlton Street
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Burial at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens to follow the Service
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