Obituary of Isabel Oliver

Catherine "Isabel" Oliver, New Glasgow, formerly of Hopewell and Centredale, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Centredale, Pictou Co., May 24, 1915, she was a daughter of the late John and Christena (MacMillan) Russell. She grew up and went to school in Centredale. In 1941, she married R.C.A.F. Sgt. Roy J. Oliver. Sgt. Oliver was posted overseas shortly after the wedding and died in action in 1941. In 1950 , she and her parents moved to Hopewell, where she cared for her parents until they passed away. She has lived in New Glasgow since 1997. She was a member of St. Columba United Church, Hopewell, and an adherent of Trinity Church since living in New Glasgow. She is survived by her sister Jessie (Robert) Miller, New Glasgow; brother Fred (Pearl) Russell, Wallace; two sisters-in-law, Betty Russell, Stellarton and Almira Russell, Halifax; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her five brothers, William, Ross, Robert, Hugh, and Charles Russell. Visitations were held at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Her funeral service was held on March 7 from St. Columba United Church, Hopewell with Rev. Heather Landry officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeville Cemetery.