Age 96 of Grand Étang, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Centre de Santé Communautaire Sacré-Cœur, Chéticamp. She was the daughter of the late Daniel (Dan à Paddé) Delaney and the late Marie (Poirier) Delaney. Delia is survived by her son, Gilles (Neala Gill), Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband, Fidèle Deveau; sister, Marie-Louise Cormier; and brothers, Alec Delaney and Joseph Delaney.
Delia led a simple but full life. She enjoyed playing piano, tending to her vegetable garden and hooking wool and rag rugs in the Cheticamp style. She proudly lived independently – including planting her own garden – until this past summer. Many thanks to Drs. Amelie Maillet and Kassandra Sonier, staff at Centre de Santé Communautaire Sacré-Cœur and home care for caring for Delia these past 6 months.
Funeral with visitation will be held at St. Joseph Parish, Saint Joseph du Moine Church at a later date when the weather is more suitable for her friends and family to attend. Donations may be made in Delia’s name to “Paroisse Saint-Joseph” (St.-Joseph-du-Moine, NS) as follows: by etransfer to [email protected] or by cheque to Paroisse St. Joseph-du-Moine, PO Box 29, St.-Joseph-du-Moine, NS B0E 3A0.
Condolences
I was so sorry to hear of your dear Maman’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see her when visiting Mom in the p’tites apartements au Moine. She was a sweet and wonderful woman. Condolences to you, Gilles, and Neala, on this great loss.
Neala and Gilles,
Our condolences to you both on the loss of your mother/mother-in-law. I enjoyed hearing stories about Delia over the years. She was a remarkable woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all who mourn her loss.
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. The memories will live on. May she rest in peace. She and Eileen will have a fantastic garden for sure. RIP.