Mary Elizabeth Hinkley

Age 63, Chéticamp, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Charlie Willie and the late Marie Luce (Aucoin) Haché. Elizabeth was employed by the Inverness County Home Support Society as a Homecare Worker for 26 wonderful years. She always went over and above for each of her clients. You would often find her in the kitchen baking. She would be sure to never let you leave empty handed!

Elizabeth is survived, by the love of her life of 22 years, Walter “Wally” Hinkley; son, Clarence “Digger”(Christine), Petit Etang; daughters, Sharlene Timmons (Darren), Petit Etang, Alysha Hinkley, Sydney; step-daughters, Nicole Hinkley (Megan), Halifax, and Catherine Hinkley, Halifax; brother, Georgie Haché (Sylvia), Point Cross; sister, Jeanne LeBlanc (Clarence), St. Joseph du Moine; grandchildren, Dawson, Cole, Blair-Marie, Breanna, Paige, Conner, Calee, Sierra, Brady, Maddison, and MaKenna; great grandchildren, Ariah, Ava, and Hazel.

She was predeceased by brothers, Roger, Paul Joe, and Alfred; sisters, Mary Margaret, and Ethel.

Funeral will be celebrated on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. (for family and invited guests) in Église St. Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Bedford Doucette officiating. Burial to follow in Pleasant Bay Cemetery, Pleasant Bay. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, masks will be mandatory and proof of vaccination will be required.

Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

  1. My heart was soooo saddened with the news of Elizabeth’s passing! We shared a lot of great memories over the years and ones I will hold close to my heart! Thinking of You all during these sad times!! Big hugs 🤗

  2. Liz will be dearly missed by many who got to know her. She was so bubbly & full of life…. Sympathies to Walter & all of Elizabeth’s family & friends. May she Rest In Peace! Thoughts & Prayers going your way.

  3. Condolences and prayers to the family

  4. Dear Uncle Wally and family,
    I am so so sorry for your loss. Liz was such a wonderful person, who will be so missed by many. Chris and I shared and talked about our fond memories of Liz and he is deeply saddened by this news. Heartfelt sympathy from us both to you and all of her loved ones.
    Jennifer

  5. So sorry to hear about Elizabeth’s passing our deepeest condolence to the family. Such a wonderful lady..

  6. Walter and family. So sorry to hear such sad news on the passing of such a kind , thoughtful lady.
    I remember visiting my parents and Liz dropping off a fresh baked pie.
    She was loved by all who knew her.

  7. Sending my sincere condolences to you Walter and family , she will be so missed .
    Sending prayers and hugs
    Adrienne Thompson

  8. So sorry for your loss Walter and family. Liz was such a warm loving woman. She was loved by all who knew her.
    Thinking of you all during such a difficult time

  9. Condolences to all

  10. Walter and Family Randy and I are sending you our deepest condolences. Such a shock to hear of Liz passing. Thinking of you.
    Randy and Pearle price

  11. Deepest sympathy Walter and family on your great loss. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers .Sending lots of hugs your way.
    Valerie &Fred Carter
    New Minas N.S.

  12. My most sincere condolences Walter and family.. it sure shocked me when I read this sad news … I loved Liz ; such a friendly, outgoing, empathetic, caring person …. May she RIP .. may God guide you through this such difficult time ….. 🙏🏼

  13. My most sincere condolences to the family of Elizabeth. She was a charismatic woman with so much cheer and energy. She’ll certainly be missed but will always be remembered with fondness by everyone who had the pleasure to know her.

  14. I was very saddened and shocked to hear of her passing. She was such a lively person, full of life and joy. She will be missed by many. Sympathies to all her family. ❤️

  15. Walter and Family. I am so very sorry yo hear of Elizabeth’s passing. She put a smile on many faces. Heartfelt thoughts and condolences to you all. Love and hugs.
    Lois (MacLean) Barkhouse

  16. Elizabeth had a zest for life. A new beginning at her fingertips, retirement.
    May we cherish her memories & embrace each moment as we move on. Too young to have left us. We must remember, God has his own path for each one of us.
    Walter, all children & families involved, my sincere sympathies. 🌺

  17. My sincere condolences to the whole family. <3

  18. My condolences Walter to you and all the family. Liz and I were close at one time and I cherish the time that we were. When I heard of her passing, it was such a shock. She will be missed by many and left memories behind that everyone will smile thinking of those memories. Take care.

  19. To Walter and family. So sorry to hear of your sad news. I can’t imagine the sadness you and the family must be feeling. Hold your many happy memories close to your heart. Thinking of you all. Effie Moore

  20. My condolences go out to Elizabeth’s family who have suffered a great loss. Memories of her joy of life will never be forgotten as she danced and played her spoons for all to enjoy.

  21. Dear Walter and Family, We are shocked at Elizabeth’s passing. She was such a vibrant woman. We hope you are doing ok.
    God bless.
    Pam and Jim Gibboney and family

  22. Will miss you dear friend..You lived life to the fullest..your family..friends.. clients will always remember your love and compassion..You made us laugh so many times making it a better day.Fly High..Our deepest sympathies to your love ones.Rest in Peace

  23. Sincerest Condolences to all family and friends of this very special lady. To know Elizabeth was to love her. I will forever cherish her smile, the laughs and the amazing care and compassion she had for my parents at Le Foyer. “Gone much too soon but never forgotten” for she spread kindness everywhere she went. You are all in my thoughts, my prayers and my heart during this difficult time. You now have a special angel watching over you….xxoo

  24. Our most sincere sympathies sent to all her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

  25. Our sincere Condolences to Walter and all the family It is very hard to believe

  26. Dear Uncle Walter and family,
    Gary and I just want to send our heart felt sympathy to you and all the families.
    We can’t even imagine what you must be feeling at this hard time and going threw and the shock of it all. You are constantly on our minds, I know Liz will always be remembered as the life of the party and it wouldn’t be complete until she would get up and do a step dance or come dressed up in a costume and just make us all laugh with tears rolling down our face cause she cracked us all up so bad.. Liz will be missed terribly by all that knew her. ❤️ Love you 😘 Uncle Walter n families

  27. Wally, Alicia and families, I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful lady. She was so full of life and kindness. We had so much joy and laughter every summer when we came to cheticamp. The world is a better place because she was in it. I’ll never forget you my beautiful friend. ❤

  28. Was sorry to hear about the passing of Elizabeth …playing fiddle around her was always fun… prayers to all family and friends…

  29. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother Elizabeth, Sharlene, Digger, Alysha and other family members and close friends. Elizabeth was very friendly and loved and lived life to the fullest