Obituary of Marie C. Yipp

Caroline Marie (Brewster) Yipp Sydney / Glace Bay It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Caroline Marie Yipp (nee Brewster) age 67, of Sydney, Nova Scotia onDecember 21st, 2018 at Sydney, NS. Born in Glace Bay, Marie was pre-deceased by her parents, Raymond and Isabelle Brewster. Marie is survived by sons Booker, Sydney and Michael (Heather), Dartmouth, grandchildren, Erin, Tyler, Olivia and Isaac, great grandchildren Owen, Abigail, Dallas, Carmen and Kenai. Marie will also be missed by her nieces and nephews. Marie was one of nine children, sisters Beverley (Toronto), Theresa (George) Glace Bay, Sandra( Charles), Halifax, Pamela, Glace Bay; brothers Raymond (Diane), Glace Bay, Shane (Sonya) Halifax, and Paddy (Susan), Glace Bay. Bonnie Rachael (deceased). Her dear friend, Claire Bickerton and her extended Inverness family, the Hartfords and the Yipps, also survive Marie. Marie was a vivacious, caring and loving person who gave a lot of herself to her family, friends, and community. She loved her profession as a hairstylist, which she did with passion for over 30 years. She will be missed by her friends and clients at Slicks where she served the wonderful people of Membertouand surrounding areas for over 20 years. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Holy Family Parish in Eskasoni, all are welcome. A celebration of Marie’s life will take place Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with DLM Nancy Whitney-Latham officiating at T.J.Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, NS (902-849-4199). A reception will follow after the service in the funeral home. The Family asks that in lieu of flowers or donations that you share your time this Holiday season with loved ones to cherish each other laughing and celebrating in memory of our dear Marie.