Avard Wallace Christie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Avard Wallace Christie of Amherst, Nova Scotia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 20, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Avard Wallace Christie to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Avard Wallace Sr. and Viola Helena (Malcolm); his daughter Susan Hill; and his siblings, Aubrey, Garnet, Marjorie MacPhee and Stella Ryan.
He is survived by: his wife Mary (Burke); his children, Francine Stuart (Kevin), Cheryl Boom (Lewis) of Kinkora, PE, Claude (Marion), Michael (Jillian) of Napean, ON and Arthur (Tania) of Kingston, ON; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff), Tracy (Tim), Samantha, Kristy (Scott), Stephanie (Jake), Brandon, Victoria, Gavin, Roman, Pamela and Justin (Bailey); and his sisters, Alice Sanderson (Sandy) of Ontario, Rose Hemmings of Ontario and Edna Sangster (Peter) of Ontario. He is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the River Hebert Cemetery. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, June 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Campbell's Funeral Home (98 Church St, Amherst, NS B4H3B4).
Donations can be made in Avard's memory to the 50+ Club, River Hebert Cemetery or to Light the Way Campaign - CRHCC.
