Obituary for ~
Ella Blanche Chaikosky (nee Langille)
August 25, 1922 - March 20, 2008
CHAIKOSKY, Ella Blanche - 85, Halifax, passed away in the VG Site,
QEII, on March 20, 2008. Born in Marshville, Pictou Co., she was a
daughter of the late James and Lide (Murray) Langille. She was
educated in River John and moved to Halifax in 1945. She was an
employee of St. Mary's University for a number of years, where she
also completed an English course in 1980. Ella was a member of the
Northwood Players for a number of years, retiring because of ill
health. She was an avid fortune teller and was well-known in the
Halifax area. Surviving are son, Wade Hirtle, Bridgewater; sister,
Marie Sellers, River John; several nieces and nephews, and good
friend, Stephen Henderson, Halifax. She was predeceased by her
husband, George, and a son, John Ridgley, by a previous marriage. She
was also predeceased by daughter, Charmaine Ridgley; seven brothers
and two sisters. A memorial service will be held on May 1 at 10:30
a.m. in Northwood Centre, 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, Shirley
Burnstein Hall, Rev. Jim Anderson officiating, reception following.
Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Donations to Salem United Church,
River John, Pictou Co., NS B0K 1N0. On-line condolences at:
www.mem.com
The Chronicle Herald Halifax, NS
Monday, March 31st, 2008