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Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Josie, Naomi, and I visited Peggy's Cove in November 2019. Three sisters on a last adventure in the outdoors Naomi loved so much.
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Helen Nonnekes-Berghoef posted a condolence
Friday, January 24, 2025
Naomi was my dear older sister. Because she was 7 years older than me she was like a second mom to me growing up - a role I'm not sure she always appreciated but I remember as kind and caring. We got to know each other better when I moved in with her for short periods twice while a young adult. I remember her as always being there for me. Over the years we spoke on the phone often. We would spend hours discussing the problems with the healthcare system and our ideas on how to fix them. I now regret not having been able to spend more in-person time with her but because I live in Michigan and she lived in Nova Scotia we didn't get to see each other a lot. I'll miss our chats, her positivity and guidance. She was a lovely person. Love you, Naomi!
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Robbie McCormack posted a condolence
Thursday, January 23, 2025
I got to know Naomi at Northwood. Naomi was a wonderful lady. We would sit down with her and ask her if she knew a certain song and she would tell us no. We would then start singing the song and she knew all the words. I think she knew the words to every Peter, Paul and Mary song. She also loved Abba, particularly "I Have a Dream". Naomi loved word play and was always picking up on funny little bits of language within people's sentences. Naomi was a wonderful listener. I felt comfortable and at ease when I was with Naomi. She was a great encourager and keenly interested in the people around her and how they were doing. I have so many wonderful memories of my time with her. I will miss her very much. Rest in peace dear Naomi, much love, your friend Robbie
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Irene Savage posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Most of my memories of Naomi go back a long time. From 1979 to 1988 both her and my family lived in Edmonton where we developed a close friendship. Many Sundays were spend together after the church service. Naomi often hosted. There were lots of interesting conversations covering the philosophical, psychological and spiritual realms and of course work life. Our kids had a good time playing together. We grew apart after Naomi's family moved to Halifax the same year we moved to Calgary.
In the fall of 2006 I stayed with Naomi while visiting my son who studied at Dalhousie. We had some great days together, full of fun as Naomi introduced me to all foody and artsy spots in the city. Her career had taken her in challenging directions, that Health Mentor program for Dalhousie School of Medicine was taking shape and work on a Ph.D. started (not completed for her own reasons). Naomi was now member of First Baptist and discovered a love for music and singing in the church choir, she mastered reading of music quickly.
Contact was sporadic after that. In 2016 I invited Naomi to visit me in Ottawa when on her way to Calgary where she planned to move to be closer to two of her daughters. She did not make that move and I did not hear why not.
Later I was very sorry to hear about the Alzheimer diagnosis.
During the celebration of life service I saw Naomi's three daughters give tribute to their mother and the impact she had on their lives - a beautiful gift.
I remember Naomi as a very alive, positive, creative, adventurous and thoughtful person available to help others while weathering considerable challenges in her personal life. May she rest in peace.
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Anne Stewart uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 19, 2025
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I will miss you, Naomi.
Listening to your girls give tributes and appreciation for having you as their Mom filled my heart, and made me long to have had more time with you to hear your stories.
Your gentle ways, your open honest smiles, your passion for making the best of your moments, and your love and concern for your grown-up family and your friends . . . these I admire.
You and I have had such delightful times sharing our grandson together.
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Judith Cabrita posted a condolence
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Q: What will you never forget about Naomi?
A: Her dedication and love of music and trees. Naomi was a very dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer in the Friends of the Public Gardens for many years. She served as a Board Director until the timing of the Board Meetings interfered with her Choir singing, and the choice was clear. Singing came first.
She continued to work as a volunteer on the Information Desk and was an exceptional Tour Guide doing tours in Dutch, French and English.
Naomi contributed to the Halifax Central Library teaching ESL. When she had two Chinese students, she gave them an exercise to translate the garden tour into English, and for one year, they were both Tour Guides doing the tour in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Naomi was a beautiful person, always giving of herself to assist whenever, and wherever needed. She was a friend and valued colleague. Rest in peace, Naomi, never to be forgotten
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John Paterson posted a condolence
Saturday, January 18, 2025
I remember Naomi visiting our family cottage, back in 2007. Lots of engaging conversation, time out in nature, and she took to the rustic setting like a duck to water.
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Grace Paterson posted a condolence
Friday, January 17, 2025
I was most fortunate to know Naomi both personally and professionally. Naomi seemed to have a sixth sense about when she was needed by her friends. With her lovely voice, she sang “Song of the Mira” at my daughter’s wedding and “Hallelujah” at my husband’s funeral. When Naomi and I shared a house we got a lot of enjoyment out of hosting Christmas Eve parties and choir gatherings. Naomi delighted in exploring the waterways of Nova Scotia by kayak. When we both moved to the Northend we met regularly for walks and coffee. At Dalhousie, Naomi was pivotal in ensuring a smooth launch of the Master of Health Informatics program and she taught in the Bachelor of Health Informatics program. She ran a meeting like a pro. She will be sadly missed.
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Betty Evans posted a condolence
Thursday, January 16, 2025
I first met Naomi when our families had young children attending Sunday school at First Baptist Church Halifax. Naomi was always very cheerful, and a very caring mother.
In later years it was a joy to hear Naomi sing as part of the First Baptist choir. It was evident that she enjoyed being a part of this musical family very much.
Our prayers and condolences go out to Naomi's family at this difficult time.
Betty and Owen Evans
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Celeste Sharkey (Bowering) posted a condolence
Thursday, January 16, 2025
By grade three, Krista and I were best friends, and I was a regular fixture in the Mensink household--Naomi definitely took me under her wing. Somehow she really did do it all. Work, kids, and then serving a hot, nourishing bowl of soup for supper at the table after a heartfelt offering of thanks for daily bread. The house was welcoming, peaceful, and full of games, paints, music. How many dance and singing performances did Naomi watch in her living room? Probably many more than she wanted : ) But she always looked engrossed and offered feedback that proved she had paid attention. Lesley and Krista, do you remember the time Naomi and Dave went out on errands and came home just in time to see Lesley leaping off the garage roof and into a pile of literally every pillow in the house? We sure had been busy! When I slept over on a Saturday, I'd borrow a dress from Krista and head to church with the family on Sunday morning. The summer before the family moved to Halifax, I was old enough to have spiritual questions, and Naomi was there to discuss them with me. Rediscovering Krista, Joy, Naomi and Dave when I moved to Halifax for school was special. Again, such open hospitality to a homesick prairie girl in the Maritimes! And when Krista and Troy were married, I got to meet Naomi's parents, who were as lively and kind as you could wish. I bunked with Naomi at Krista and Troy's wedding. When our conversation went in a spiritual direction Naomi shared an experience she had that has stayed with me all these years. I can't help but feel she would like her friends and family to remember it as well, at this time. She said she was praying and struggling with deep emotional pain when she suddenly felt herself lifted and held by Jesus and gently rocked and comforted against his shoulder. So while I was so saddened to hear that Naomi had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and sad again to hear that she had passed away...I rather expect she has now experienced this great love and comfort again. And although I will miss her, I am also very happy when I think of her. Sending my love and condolences to Krista, Lesley, Joy, and families. Love Celeste Sharkey
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Jacqueline MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news. Naomi was such a positive and gracious person.
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Heather MacLeod uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Naomi was such a lovely person and I am saddened to learn of her death. I met her at Dalhousie Medical School while we worked in the same department. She was always a bright light – interested, engaged, curious, optimistic. We enjoyed chatting about many topics and occasionally went on walks particularly when she first retired. For a period of time we also sang in the same community choir sharing a love of music. Naomi’s numerous stories about her Dutch family upbringing were always fascinating. She also spoke of how wonderful her daughters and their families were. I am very glad to have known her. Sending my condolences to her family, Heather MacLeod
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David Mensink posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
I was married to Naomi for 28 years. During that time she contributed significantly to raising our 3 daughters. She was an excellent mother. She also contributed beyond words to the world of work. Her commitment and dedication to the church universal was heartwarming.
She was a wonderful person!
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Deirdre harvey posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Naomi was a very dear friend whose humour and happiness was a true gift to those she knew. She loved going for walks (preferably in woods!) and thoroughly enjoyed having company to chat with while she did this. I met her due to her love of music -- we sang in the same choir for many, many year. She enjoyed dining out with friends -- a simple coffee and treat or with a larger group for full dinners in a variety of places. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed visiting with them and her friends. She leaves a Naomi-shaped hole that cannot be filled. I will miss her deeply and am glad to have been part of her life.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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To our dear sister Joy and her family: we are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Naomi. We wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Roberta Palmer posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My friend Naomi and I shared many years singing together in the First Baptist Church Halifax senior choir and with the Jubilate Singers. She was always optimistic, smiling, happy...finding silver linings everywhere despite the clouds that appeared from time to time. I will forever remember that about her and the impact that it had on me.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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