"Florence" Kathleen Maddocks (nee Acorn)
1925-2022
Born on June 20, 1925 in Forest Hill, PEI
Florence
died peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown on
Saturday, May 21,2022 at the age of 96 years young,( just one month
shy of her 97th birthday), as a result of complications from a fall
and other ailments.
Florence was the cherished wife of the late William (Bill) Maddocks. 1979
She is deceased by her parents, Rueben Acorn and Annie( nee
MacDonald) as well as her sister &
brothers Miriam
(Good), William Acorn & Alexander Acorn. Nieces Judy &
Naomi & nephews Barry, John Carl, & Lornie. She is
survived by sisters Hazel McCall (Ireland), Norma Morris (PEI)
& Hilda Ross (Cape Breton). Aunt Flo is also fondly remembered
by numerous nieces – Marion, Donna, Debbie, Faye, Joan,
Margaret, and nephews Gary, Brent, David, Ted, Stewart, Blair, Robert
& Ruben. As well as many Grand Nieces and Nephews and Friends
Shirley & Evelyn.
Florence worked at Shell Oil Co. in Toronto for 15 years before moving back East in 1988, first to Cape Breton and then to Charlottetown where she resided since 1999.
Florence was a kind, gentle soul known for her sharp mind and quick witty humour. She had a passion for camping, exploring and collecting minerals, making home crafts & scrapbooks, international travels, walks on the beach & beachcombing, any type of wildflower, drives around the shores of our beautiful Island, perfecting many souffles & bread puddings, meticulous penmanship and a good cup of her fresh morning coffee.
Florence will be resting at Hennessey Cutcliffe Funeral Home at 33 – 35 Longworth Ave. Charlottetown, PEI with visitation on Wednesday, May 25th from 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 26th at 3:00pm officiated by Catherine Dickson. Interment to follow at the Old Dundas Acorn Cemetery in Dundas, PEI.
Many thanks to all those that helped Florence in her final days, including friends in her apartment building, the paramedics that took her to the hospital, her Emergency Physician and Surgeon, all the staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital who provided exceptional care & kindness. As well as her family physician, Dr. Jason Thompson, along with Home Care nursing staff and Meals On Wheels Volunteers prior to her admission to hospital.
If so desired, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Acorn Cemetery in Dundas or a charity of your choice.
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