It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Novelli, 82 of West Porters Lake, Nova Scotia. Carolyn passed away on August 23, 2025 at home.

Born in Halifax, NS she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Dorothy Hardie.

She is survived by her daughter, Maria (Michael) Novelli-McCrea; granddaughter, Mia Lucia Novelli-McCrea; Brothers, Ken (Brenda) Hardie, Graham (Grace) Hardie; Sisters, Elaine (Mike) Hardie-Beverly, Eleanor Scott-Hardie, Gwendolyn Hardie, Doreen Dauphinee, Sisters-in-Law, Teresa (Jimmy) Novelli, Lisa Novelli. Brothers-in-Law Carlo Novelli, Shawn Pellerine and many more Hardie & Novelli Family Nieces and Nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Novelli; Daughter, Lucia Novelli; Sisters-in-law, Lana Oldford-Novelli, Leslie Novelli, Connie Pellerine-Novelli; brothers-in-law, Gary Novelli, and Tony Novelli.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Carolyn Novelli.