Obituary of Lisa Marie Toney

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved partner, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, godmother, cousin, and friend.  Lisa Marie Toney, 48 of We'koqm'aq First Nation, originally from Pictou Landing First Nation, passed away on January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the CBRH, Sydney.  She was born on January 22, 1976, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph Dennis Francis and the late Marguerite Toney (Chickie), Pictou Landing.

She was a resident of We'koqm'aq First Nation for 30 years of her life.  Lisa loved her family more than anything in this world.  If Lisa wasn't cruising around while holding hands with her love, Moe, you would find her at any sports event cheering on her family. She never missed a chance to be at the ballfield to watch Moe, Randy, Owen, and Lindon play.  She also enjoyed watching Kayla play volleyball.  She was their biggest cheerleader.  A year ago, Lisa got one of her biggest wishes to become a grandmother.  You could see how much love Lisa had for her granddaughter Maven.  She always had the biggest beaming smile when she would spend time with Maven. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, and destroying everyone in candy crush.

Lisa is survived by her common-law partner Maurice Bernard, We'koqm'aq, daughter Kayla Bernard, We'koqm'aq, sons Randy(Adrienne) Bernard, Pictou Landing, Owen Bernard and Lindon Bernard, We'koqm'aq.  Her one and only granddaughter, Maven Bernard, Pictou Landing.  Sisters: Shannon Toney, We'koqm'aq, and Tammy Toney, Pictou Landing.  Brothers:  Joseph Toney, Truro, and C.J Toney, Pictou Landing. Nieces/nephews: Kendra, Emily, Brian, Austin, and Shawn Jij.  Great Nephew: Kingston.  God children: Alyssa, Jace, Aly, Kallie "Owen", Kendra, Sierra, Kayce, Jeremy, Kennedy.  Maternal Aunt: Barbara Prosper. Paternal Aunts/Uncles: Ann Francis (Muise), Linda Francis, Donald Francis, John Francis, Allen Francis. 

She was predeceased by sisters in infancy, Sandra and Denise. Brother, Darryl Toney.  Godparents: Alice Mae Francis and Floyd Bernard. 

Her remains will rest at 15 Reservation Road, We'koqm'aq Community Hall starting on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 6pm. Please respect that the first hour is for immediate family only.  Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10 am in Saint Kateri Parish, We'koqm'aq with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.