OLIVER, Monica Frances-53, Point Tupper, passed away in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Monica was a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Graham) Oliver. She is survived by sisters, Carol Oliver, Point Tupper; Carmel Forbrigger (Bob), Ottawa, Ont.; Isabel den Heyer (Ken), Saint Joseph's; Phemie London (Norm), Willowdale, Ont.; brother, Graham Oliver (Marjorie Robertson), Kippens, N.L.; brother-in-law, Marty Lyons, Bernard, Me.; nieces and nephews, Kent, Nell, Molly den Heyer, Karen (Jonathan) LeBoutillier, Rob (Gillian) Forbrigger, Susan, Catherine (Matt Wannacott) London, Jessica, Stephanie, Adrienne Oliver, Daniel Lyons; grandnieces and nephews, Jordyn, Katie, Kyler, Jack, and Emily; aunt, Mary Jane MacDonald; uncles, William Graham and Vincent (Kaddy) Graham, Judique; John Graham, Halifax; Duncan Graham, Moncton, N.B.; Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Beth Lyons. Monica was a person with special needs who brought great joy to her family and touched the hearts of all who knew her. At the age of 12, she began her schooling in the first special education class at Centennial School in Port Hawkesbury and later attended the Regional Occupational Centre. She lived at home in the loving care of her parents, her sister, Carol and kind neighbours until an illness in 1990 resulted in her becoming a resident of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service and burial will take place at a later date. A special thanks to the staff of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home for the support, care and kindness that was extended to Monica and her family. Memorial donations may be made to Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Friday, December 5, 2008