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Jim Morrison posted a condolence
Monday, January 31, 2011
Dear Les,
Please accept my deepest regrets on the passing of Sharon. She was indeed a remarkable women and I enjoyed very much working with her especially with regard to her beloved Black Loyalist Heritage Society. I was so sorry to miss the service but I was in Toronto at the time. Her drive to involve all citizenry as agents of change will be profoundly missed but she left a legacy of activism for others to follow and that is a vital part of her legacy. Sincere condolences,Jim Morrison
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Rosemary Jotcham posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Dear Les;
I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how difficult this time must be for you. I hope that you are feeling the support of family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary
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Sandra Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Dear Family of Dr. Sharon Oliver,
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
I found comfort in the hope offered in the Bible for our loved ones at Psalm 37:29 which says: "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."
We are assured that when the earth is cleansed of wickedness, and it is restored to a paradise like the Garden of Eden as God originally purposed, our loved ones will return to life on earth in good health. (Isaiah 33:24)
John 5: 28, 29 tells us that "...The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out ..."
In the Lordchr(39)s Prayer that most of us pray, we ask for Godchr(39)s Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Then there will be no more sorrow or pain as we are promised at Revelation 21: 4. It reads in part, "... He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.ââ?¬ÃÂ
I hope these words bring you a measure of solace in your time of loss.
You may also find comfort in the message contained in the pamphlet ââ?¬Ã
?When Someone you Love Dies.â�àI would be glad to send it to you free of charge or obligation.
Sincerely,
Sandra Sullivan
679-4815
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Cheryl (Gibson) Byard posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
Les
I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service for Dr. Oliver on January 24, 2011. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your daughters, and family at this extremely difficult time. I know Sharonchr(39)s memory will live on, not only in your heart and your daughters, but through all those who were fortunate to know her. May God Bless all of you and May God Bless Sharon and welcome her home.
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Thelma and John Brown posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Oliver family
Sharon affected the lives of many and will be sorely missed
With our sincere sympathy
Thelma and John
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Annie Laurie Bird posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
Dr. Oliver - I was very saddened to learn of your wife Sharonchr(39)s passing. It was indeed a privilege for me to make her acquaintance. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Perhaps we shall meet and greet at our favorite snack bar this summer. May God be with you and grant His peace to you and your family at this trying time.
Sincerely - Annie Laurie Bird
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Carolyn Chen posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
Dear Dr. Oliver, Marcia, and Monica,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Sharon. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Carolyn
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Shannon (West) Barkhouse posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
Dr. Oliver,
I am very sorry to hear about your wife. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this time.
Shannon
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Aileen & Michael Johnston posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you at this time of sorrow. you are in our prayers and thoughts for the coming days and months that lay a head of you.
May God Bless you.
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Perry &Corrinna Johnson posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. It was a pleasure to know Sharon and to serve with her as a member of the VANSDA team. Her friendship and wisdom will be missed. She was a very respected member. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Michelle Maillet, LPN, VRH posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sharon was an amazing lady !
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Michael Clare posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Les.
On behalf of CIPS NS, I offer condolences to you and your family on the loss of your wife Sharon. May your many good memories and the support of your family and friends sustain you during this time.
Sincerely,
Michael Clare
President, CIPS NS
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Charles and Heather Coll posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Dear Les:
We were shocked and saddened to read of Sharonchr(39)s passing in the Herald.
What a difference she has made to so many. She will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family
Chuck and Heather Coll-- Pictou County, NS
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Beechville Baptist Church posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of this wonderful person who made such a difference in the African Nova Scotian and wider community. May you find comfort in knowing that Dr. Sharon is at rest. Turn your eyes to God who will be your comfort during this time.
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed: for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee." Isaiah 41:10.
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Rosie Hare posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Dear Les,
I was shocked and very saddened to hear on Friday that your wife Sharon had passed away and Iââ?‰?¢m thinking of you and your daughters at this awful time.
I tried sending this once and I donchr(39)t think it went through, so this is a second stab at it. Reading Sharonchr(39)s obituary it is obvious that she led a life of service and effected tremendous change for many people in this province. You must be very proud of what she achieved and the values that she held dear.
Please accept both Keith and my sincerest condolences, sympathies and thoughts at this moment in time.
Rosie Hare.
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Alan & Betty McEwan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Dear Les,
Barb Bates e-mailed us this morning of Sharonââ?‰?¢s death. Please share our condolences with her mother and all your family.
We will always remember bubbly, cheerful Sharon and the many pleasant evenings playing bridge together: sharing our nostalgia of bringing up children in Thunder Bay and solving the worldââ?‰?¢s problems with a bottle of red wine and, when lucky, a piece of Sharonââ?‰?¢s famous cheesecake. She always warned us as we left your house, ââ?¬Ã
?Watch your step.â�àThose were happy times in Wolfville.
At present, we are in a remote part of Portugal at Alanââ?‰?¢s twin brotherââ?‰?¢s cottage, surrounded by vineyards. We return to England for a week with Will, his wife and two daughters, and then to Canada on February 8th. Although we cannot be there Monday, our thoughts will be with you.
Alan and Betty
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Stephanie Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Les,
So sad to hear of Sharonchr(39)s passing. Her presence on the Black Loyalist Steering Committee will be greatly missed. Sharonââ?‰?¢s dedication, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to this project, along with her sense of humour will be impossible to replace. On a more personal note, I will miss our drives together to these meetings. It was a privilege and treat to spend this time with her. My thoughts are with you and your family
at this difficult time.
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Gloria Wesley posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
It is with much sadness that I grieve the passing of my friend, Sharon. She has been an inspiration and a warrior, advancing the cause of African Nova Scotians through her hard work and visions of equity. My condolences and prayers are with the family. She will be missed.
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Albert & Ruth Tracey posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
We were so sorry to hear that Sharon had passed away. May it comfort you to know that she is at peace and no longer in pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
With our Deepest Sympathy to Les and the Family...
Albert & Ruth Tracey
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Bob & Rita Davis posted a condolence
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Praying that the Lord will comfort you with His Pease,
Sorround you In His Love and Encourage you with His Presence !
With Deeps Sympathy to Less and family
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Vivian Murphy posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Oliver family on the passing of Sharon.
Sharon was a great lady & will be missed by many.
May the many happy memories of the good times with Sharon help ease your grief at this most difficult time.
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Mary Borden posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Dear Leslie,
Please accept my condolences from your cousin Chester Borden and family during the lost of your loved one. May God Bless you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
From Chester Borden of Sydney, NS and Mary Borden of Lchr(39)ile Perrot, QC
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Pat dchr(39)Entremont posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Les, My condolence to you and your family at the loss of your loved one. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Pat dchr(39)Entremont
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Nancy Oliver MacKenzie posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Dear Les,
My deepest condolences to you and your daughters, and Emily and Graeme, on the loss of your beloved Sharon. May your memories give you strength and hope--you are in my prayers..Sincerely
Nancy (Oliver) MacKenzie
Montreal
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Michel Desormeau posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
My deepest sympathies go out to Leslie. A wonderful man who stood by his spouse in her darkest times. Sharon was a woman strong and decisive. Leslie respected her choices and their integrity as a couple did not go unnoticed by staff at the Valley Regional Hospital. Take care, Michel Desormeau, BScN, RN.
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Pastor Brian O. Johnston posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Dr. Les Oliver and family, sincere best wishes and Godchr(39)s healing are extended to you on the passing of Sharon. Sharon was a wonderful and pleasant person who lit up a room when she walked in, she will be missed by all those who had the good fortune to know or meet her. You are in our prayers.
Pastor Brian ,Hope Johnston, Zion United Baptist Church & Community of Truro,NS
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Veronica Marsman posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
On behalf of our President, Ms. Sylvia Parris, the Board of Directors and staff of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your wife, Dr. Sharon Oliver. Dr. Oliver was an outstanding woman who was committed to improving the lives of individuals, families and communities.
Dr. Oliverââ?‰?¢s physical presence will be greatly missed, however her legacy will live on in many organisations.
Veronica Marsman, MSW, RSW,
Executive Director
NS Home for Colored Children
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Association of Black Social Workers posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2011
We extend our deepest sympathy to Dr. Les Oliver and family on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Dr. Sharon was truly an inspiration to many and upheld many of our social work values and principles as she fought for better human rights for those who were disadvantaged. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
"I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day" - 2 Tim. 1:3
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Don Wells posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Les and family,
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Wolfville, and of course myself, I would like to express our most sincere sorrow upon receiving the news of Sharonchr(39)s death. As you know, she was a very special and highly respected member of out club and a good friend to our members. We were all very sorry when she decided that she could not continue her membership, and we had spoken with her about coming back into our club. We all miss her, and we extend to you our most sincere and heartfelt wishes in the trying time.
I know that this is a time for reflection and sorrow for your family and the community generally. But I hope that you will find the time and energy to remember all the good things about her life, and there were very many of them. We are all better for knowing her, and the nation is better for having her as "one of us."
Don
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Carol BordenGreene posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Les you and your family are in my prayers. Cousin Carol
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Peter and Kathy Horvath posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Dear Les and Family, Our thoughts are with you at this time of your deep loss. With sympathy, Peter and Kathy Horvath
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Rose Stevenson-Davidson posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Les and family:
We were very saddened to hear of Sharonchr(39)s passing.
Words can not express the heartache we feel for you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The memories will last forever, but Sharonchr(39)s spirit will sorely be missed.
May the love and light that surrounds you, help you find peace during this time of loss.
Rose Stevenson-Davidson and Kent Reading
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Marlene Smith posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Sharonchr(39)s passing...I was serving with her on the Nova Scotia PC Executive Board....I sat beside Sharon many times at our meetings and many times she would come and sit beside me....we became friends immediately...I will certianly miss her as she contributed so much there and especailly to the Black Herritage in Shelbure which is my County...she was going to invite me to have lunch one day when she came to Shelburne..I live in Clarks Harbour about 45 mins from Shelb....sad to say we didnt do that lunch date.......my sympathies go out to her husband and all her family.....Marlene Smith
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Mark and Hilda Yaylor posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Mark and I were shocked and saddened to read of Sharonchr(39)s passing. We want to let you know that we are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Please accept our message of sympathy.
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Viki Samuels-Stewart posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
It is with great sadness that I heard about Sharonchr(39)s passing. Sharon will be missed by many who had the opportunity to meet her, work with her, learn from her and laugh with her- I had such an opportunity. Condolences to the family.
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Board of Directors and Staff of the Black Cultural posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Words will never begin to express the sorrow we feel for Dr. Leslie Oliver and family, on the passing of Dr. Sharon Oliver. She was a remarkable and very special woman who had a beautiful smile.
May you find comfort and strength from the Lord and the precious memories of Sharon. Our loving support and caring thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Board and Staff Black Cultural Society/Centre
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Shirley Margeson Skinner posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
To Sharon`s family -
I have known Philip, Marcia and Sharon since the family first moved to Wolfville -- Marcia was a wonderful young girl in our Baptist Church.
It was a shock to read of Sharon`s passing. She has made such a contribution to the people of our province -- a role model of whom we can all be so proud. Heartfelt sympathy to all those who love her dearly from someone who held her in highest esteem. She has left a significant void, and we hope that it will be filled by someone as worthy.
Wolfville has lost such a fine citizen. We grieve. We lament for her family.
Sincerely,
Shirley Margeson Skinner
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Roberta Earle posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Dear Les and Family:
So sorry to hear of Sharonchr(39)s passing . I had the priviledge of working with Sharon in the Sixtes with Public Health .We spent many mornings having coffee at Peterchr(39)s Lunch in Kentville and shared the annoucement of Marshachr(39)s conception and my Steven.Sharon was a kind and caring person . condolences . Roberta Earle. Berwick.
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Black Loyalist Heritage Society posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Sharon will always be remembered for her dedication and commitment to the Black Loyalist Heritage Society. She was instrumental in leading our pursuit for universal recognition of Black Loyalists as a founding Canadian cultural community. Sharon always spoke her mind and never backed down from what she believed in. She will be greatly missed by the Board of Directors, staff and members.
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Gloria Beuree posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
I wish to send condolences to the family of the later Dr. Sharon Oliver. I only worked briefly with Dr. Oliver on the Board of the Black Loyalist Heritage Society but knew from others that she was a lovely and accomplished lady. I send my deepest sympathy to the family and wish them to know that I feel blessed in having known her.
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Amanda Allaby & Evlyn Ealges posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Les:
On behalf on my mother and myself, please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. I have wonderful memories of both you and Sharon as I grew up in Wolfville. I remember Sharon had such a special quality about her - she radiated strength, grace and happiness. Please know that I am thinking about you all.
Take care - Amanda
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Tammy Drummond posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
On behalf of my mother and father Nordicia, Brian Drummond and myself I wish to convey our condolences. I had the pleasure of working under the guidance of Sharon in Truro at the Community Enhancement Association. Sharonchr(39)s extensive knowledge and dedication to the growth of our community was remarkable.
May God be with her family during this difficult time and may you find comfort in the fact that while here she has touched so many lives. I will forever remember our talks and her words of wisdom that has helped me grow into the person I am today. Rest in Peace Sharon you will be missed.
Tammy Drummond
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Alan and Maxine Stewart posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
To Les and family, and Sharonchr(39)s Mother.
So sorry to learn of your loss. Please accapt our sincere condolences, as you go through this very difficult time. God Bless all of you.
The Stewarts
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Blair Lopes posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Hello Leslie and family was sorry to read about Sharon in the obituaries. I did not know that she was ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I offer my sincere condolences. Blair Lopes
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Jules and Rachel (Brazeau) Oliver posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Sharon was a wonderful and generous sister-in-law who always found time to share precious moments with us. She was gifted with a tremendous sense of humour and an excellent insight into human behaviour. We will miss her greatly. Blessings to the family.
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Reese Davis and the Bermuda Triangle Dive Family posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Bermuda Triangle family of divers offers our sincere condolences to the family of Sharon Oliver. I have met Sharon on several occasions and she was a very gracious and special lady. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.
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Crystal Best posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
I served on a committee with Sharon many years ago. She was always so kind and never made me feel as though I was inferior to her. She was truly a wonderful, gifted person. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
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Tina Taylor, Clerk, Cornwallis Street Baptist Chur posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
To the Oliver Family:
On behalf of Rev. Rhonda Britton, the Officers and members of Cornwallis Street Baptist Church we wish to offer our condolences on the passing of our dear Sister in Christ. The impact of her passing will truly be felt, not only in her home community but throughout the Province as well. She certainly fought the good fight and is now with her Lord, who I am sure is well pleased.
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
Yours in Christ,
Tina Taylor, Clerk
Cornwallis Street Baptist Church
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Bernard Delpeche posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
To Les and family,
There is no word to express any deep sadness. I wish you in such a circumstance some resilience that I learnt from our beloved Sharon. Courage !
Bernard
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Aretha Borden-Davis posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Dear Dr. Les and family: My heart is saddened as I just opened up todaychr(39)s newspaper from back home and read about Dr. Sharonchr(39)s passing. This is very shocking and words cannot express how I feel. As a student at Acadia University and Divinity College in 1986-92, I have many fond memories of sharing special times at your home and with the rest of the family. I always admired Sharonchr(39)s professionalism and smile. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Love your cousin, Aretha Borden-Davis, Detroit, Michigan
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Callista Green posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Prayers are with the Oliver family during this difficult time.
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Philip & Vickie Oliver posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dr. Sharon Oliver was a very remarkable and accomplished woman who left a legacy of hope for the generations that follow.
Condolences to all family members suffering the loss of such a remarkable woman who achieved and worked for betterment of society.
With blessings of His Love, Peace and Joy!
Philip and Vickie Oliver
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