Obituary of Thelma Olivia Rasmussen
Thelma Olivia Rasmussen
Sydney
We, the family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Thelma Olivia Rasmussen, on April 24, 2023. Born in Sydney on December 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel & Georgina (King) Anderson.
Thelma is survived by her sons, Cyril (Dorothy) Rasmussen ( mom’s caregivers), Doug (Linda) Rasmussen, Blair Anderson Jr.; daughters, Brenda Rasmussen, Judith ( Glenn) Bishop, Norma (Frank) Musgrave; siblings, Brian (Jenny) Anderson, Grant (Yvonne) Anderson, Frances (Olive) Anderson, Bruce Anderson, Joan Hall, Helen Bennett and Harold (Isabell) Anderson. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Mom was predeceased by the love of her life and our dad, Eric Rasmussen; siblings, Gerald, George Kenneth, Dorothy MacGillivary, Sheila Fanning, Doreen Hashie, Blair, Joyce Cameron, and granddaughter Shaelene Rasmussen.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 6 Churchill Drive, Sydney, N.S., 902-539-7175. Visitation will be held in T.J. Tracey Funeral Home on Saturday, May 6, 9-11am, funeral service directly following in the Chapel officiated by Fr. Doug Murphy with a reception afterwards.
Special Thank You to the VON, Home Care, Ambulance Attendants & T.J. Tracey Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.