Sydney
Monica Wambolt, aged 85 of Sydney, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at MacGillivray Guest Home, Sydney.
Born to a large family on January 9, 1940, to parents, Francis ‘Frank’ and Clothilda ‘Tillie’ (Bruce) MacPhee. Monica was one of ten children. As a young woman she attended Holy Angel’s High School and later worked in Blood Collections at St. Rita’s Hospital until her retirement in 1995.
Monica leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Gordon Wambolt; beloved children, David Wambolt of Mull River, Sherry (Danny) Fogarty of Sydney, Todd (Brenda) Wambolt of Prince George, BC, and Lisa (Benny) Wambolt of Sydney; sisters, Marie (the late Barney) MacNeil of Ontario, Peggy MacPhee of Mabou, Sally (Raymond) Hooper of Sydney, and brother, Frank MacPhee of Sydney.
Besides her parents, Monica is predeceased by siblings, Daniel (Mary Lou) MacPhee, Sr. Helen MacPhee, John (Joan) MacPhee, Mary (William) Fraser, and Florence (Nick) MacDonald.
Nanny Monica will forever be remembered as the best grandmother to her grandchildren, Lyndsay, Megan, Jessica, Rebecca, Gordon, Heidi, Geoffrey, Hollis, and David. Great-grandmother to Taylor, Brynn, Eli, Willa, Kenna, Rowan, Colton, Sonny and Piper. She will lovingly be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Monica was a storyteller, loved a good singsong around the bonfire, driving the dirt roads, beach-bumming and thunderstorms. She had an incredibly adventurous spirit and brought so much fun, laughter and wonder to our daily lives – often with a mischievous grin and a sparkle in her eye!
Most of all she embodied love in action – always ready to welcome you for a cup of tea, a meal, a bed or a welcome place for so many of us to feel we were home, we belonged, and we were loved.
We will cherish the time we were given with her and promise to keep her sweet spirit alive in our hearts always.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Monica Wambolt will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, April 5, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ashby.
Donations in memory of Monica may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
“Children, Let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth” 1 John 3:18
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My deepest sympathy to Monica’s family. I only met her a few times, but it felt like I’d known her forever. She was kind and fun. God rest her soul. From: Linda Rankin
Forever one of my favorite people in this world. Now she will bring her charm to the new world
Sherry our deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mom.
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Prayers to all
Fay-Cathy and Annabell
Deepest condolences to the family! Monica was indeed a wonderful lady!
Our condolences to everyone, we are thinking of you all.
Love and hugs
Tammy and Bruce
Always more a friend than a Aunt you will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know you.
Our thoughts are with you all. Monica was such a warm and welcoming woman with a huge heart! Many happy times enjoyed in Mull River!
The Family would like to suggest any donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of NS
My sincere condolences 🙏 to the family
My deepest sympathies to you all. I pray that her spirit is caressed forever in the arms of my Lord. 🙏🕊️
So sorry to hear of Monica’s passing. Monica was always a big part of our family as she welcomed Steven & Adam as her own in Sydney and Mull River. We so enjoyed her “sing along’s “back at er” parties and general sense of humour. The few chats Kevin had with Monica were always a laugh. We will miss her. R.I.P. dear Monica
I will miss her. Such a beautiful soul. Playfully mischievous and full of life! You will forever live in our hearts. God bless.
Our sincere condolences to the family. Will always remember her smile and the sound of her laughter.
Dear Sherry and family, Jessica often spoke of her grandmother with affection and respect. My condolences are with you all.
Kathryn
Dear Sherry, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your Family. 💔