Obituary of Vivian Louise Byard

Byard, Vivian “Bib” – Sunnyville, Guys. Co. Passed peacefully away surrounded by the family on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Family and Faith were the two most important things in Bib’s life.

She treasured every moment she had with her precious daughter, Raylene. Bib loved music, singing, and dancing, always a smile on her face.

She began her career at the Canso Fish Plant where she made lifelong friends. She then was employed by the Milford Haven Home for Special Care until her retirement.

Besides her daughter, Raylene, she is survived by her brothers, Gerald (Jean), James “Tommy”; sisters, Mary Alice “Sis”, Elizabeth “Libby” (Bobby), Lillian (Harold) and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Adeline (Clyke), and her father, John Byard.

The family thanks all the love and support they continuously felt from the community and the wonderful care from the Doctors and Staff at all the hospitals.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Sunnyville United Baptist Church and from where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, with Pastor Clara Jordan officiating. Burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Guysborough.

Memorial donations may be made in Vivian’s honor to Sunnyville United Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com