Irene Anastasia Tomes

Irene Anastasia Tomes - age 102, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Grand View Manor, Berwick. She was born in Halifax on July 13, 1917 and was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion. Mom was the youngest daughter of the late John Thomas Ryan and Mary Ann (Hatter) Ryan. She is survived by a daughter, Lorraine "Lou" (Jack) Balsor, Kentville; dear daughter-in-law, Peggy Tomes; brother-in-law, Ronald Tomes; granddaughters, Susan (Tony) Balsor-Boudreau and Linda (Lilli) Balsor; grandsons, David and William Tomes; great grandson, Shawn Boudreau; nephews, John (Janet) Wilkie and Paul (Karen) Nickerson; niece, Audrey Taylor and a special family friend, Brian Donovan. She was predeceased by her husband, George; son, Ryan; sisters, Maria Nickerson, Marion Wilkie and Florence Taylor; brother, Wilfred; niece, Joan Stubbs. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service, by request. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville