DRILLIO, Joan Christina

Age 91, Wentzell Lake, Lunenburg Co., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Bell) Manolopoulos. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Oakley, Truro; grandchildren, Adam (Monica) and Clint (Julie); four great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude; sisters, Mary Redman, Bernice Cochrane and brothers, William and Johnny. A public graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 6 in Fairview Cemetery, Halifax. Father Paul Morris officiating. Donations may be made to the SPCA, SHAID Animal Shelter or Shriner’s Hospital for Sick Children. Thank you to the doctors and nurses of South Shore Regional Hospital, 4th floor and Dr. Heisler in Kentville for your care and kindness. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.