Age 91, Cheticamp passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Alice was a daughter to the late Alfred and the late Annie (Phillips) Ingraham.
Mom grew up in Belle Cote. She later moved to Halifax, where she worked at Government House. She met dad, who was in the Navy, and they married shortly after. They later moved to Ontario, where she worked as a Health Care Aid for 15 years. She moved back to Cape Breton at the age of 80, and her and dad spent their days playing Phase 10, going to the Casino, and playing bingo.
Our family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, and Dr. Michel Chiasson, for being so caring and compassionate with Mom.
Alice is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Mans (John), and Dianna Chalmers (Robert); sister, Della Jefferson; grandchildren, Jennifer, Bradley, Nicole, and Christopher; great grandchildren, Travis, Hunter, Hailey, Hudson, and Hayden.
Besides her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Swords; great grandchild, Hope; brothers, Reuben, James, Bevis, Alexander, and Fuller; and sisters, Laura, Ella, Margaret, and Doris.
A graveside service and burial will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1 PM in the Whale Cove Cemetery, Margaree Harbour with Rev. Alicia Cox officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp.
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Our condolences to your family. So sorry to hear about your lovely grandmother/mother xo From Jackie and family
Will Miss you very much Gramma!! Love you ❤️ Jenn, Ron and Travis!
My sincere condolences to Geraldine: John, Jenn Bradly, Dianna :Robert, Nicole, Christopher; Great grand-children Travis Hunter, Hailey, Hudson, Hayden and extended families. Rest In Peace Aunt Alice.
Geraldine and Dianna. Your mom was one of the good ones. She will be missed. Our memories of your mom and dad and our parents together will always be remembered with laughter.
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