ALVERN SUSAN NIGHSWANDER

August 29, 1923 – July 16, 2017
Alvern Susan Nighswander, a resident of Little Current, died peacefully at Manitoulin Health Centre on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 93. Loving wife of Stuart (predeceased). Dear mother of Ann (predeceased) and Dan McDonald, and Lynn Shamess. Proud grandmother of Meredith Ashley (Jason), Todd McDonald (Krista), Allison MacNeil, Krista MacNeil (Scott), Erin Shamess and great-grandmother of Benjamin, Bronwyn, Kaedyn, Xander, Duncan, Cole and Liam. Predeceased by parents Loudella (nee Nevills) and Harry Cooper. Dear sister of Burt Cooper (Shirley predeceased) of Mindemoya, Don Cooper (Gertrude) of Little Current, Jack (predeceased), Lena (predeceased), Nellie Thomas (Gordon) (both predeceased), Jean Harfield (predeceased), Leonard Cooper (Betty) (both predeceased), Max Cooper (predeceased) (Ellen) of Little Current. Predeceased by sister-in-law Karlene Cooper. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Alvern was a member of the Big Lake Women’s Institute for over 60 years, she worked at Centennial Manor for 11 years and was a member of Grace Bible Church. Family and friends will gather at Island Funeral Home on Friday, July 21, 2017. Visitation starting at 11 am with Funeral Service at 1 pm. Burial will be at Mindemoya Cemetery. Donations to Grace Bible Church or the MHC Auxiliary would be greatly appreciated. Island Funeral Home can only accept cheques for all charitable donations. Record your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca.