It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Alma Jane (Payne) Chaisson, 96, announce her passing on January 22, 2019, in Dartmouth, NS. Born in Ramea, NL on January 2, 1923, she was the daughter of George and Olive Payne. She was the wife of the late Charles Chaisson, with whom she shared 64 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2005. She is predeceased by her brothers Isaac (Rose) Payne, Lucien (Mary) Payne, Williard Payne, Claude Payne, Lorne Payne, sisters Margaret (John) Ford, Geraldine (Alfred) Anderson, and also by her son-in-law Ronald Strickland.

She leaves to mourn her two loving daughters Charlaine (Brian) Hillier, and Elsie Strickland, grandchildren Troy Musseau, Tanya (Jason) Godreau, Daryl (Marie) Strickland, sisters-in-law Phoebe Payne, Kay Payne, Margie Payne. Additionally, she leaves to mourn her 5 great-grandchildren LaRoux Musseau, Chloé Musseau, Courtney Strickland, Erica Strickland, Sierra Godreau, plus a large circle of nieces and nephews.

During her younger years, she had a very full life, and enjoyed such activities as swimming, skiing, dancing, bowling, cards, and travelling She took a special interest in the activities of her husband and family.

In keeping with Alma's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the summer. Interment of ashes will be at the St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill, NL.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alma's memory can be made to the charity of your choosing. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts