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Ellen Briand Obituary

The family announces the passing of Ellen Briand of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia on October 4, 2026. Ellen was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Briand to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Dunn and Vera Dunn (McCoombs); her brothers, Tommy and Darrell Dunn; her aunt Audrey; her uncle Doug McCoombs; and her parents-in-law, Cora and J. Rene Briand.

She is survived by: her husband Wayne; her daughters, Nicole Theriault (Paul) of Lake Echo and Laura Briand (Derek Nauffts) of Lake Echo; her brothers, Wayne (Arlene) and Kevin (Tammy); her grandchildren, Ethan, Brie, Emily, Allison and Andrew Mosher; her sons, Keith and Douglas Walsh; and her brothers-in-law, John and Barry Briand. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Dartmouth Memorial Gardens (767 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W3T9).

Donations in Ellen's memory may be made to Diabetes Canada, online at Diabetes.ca.



Thu

Oct 15

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Dartmouth Memorial Gardens
767 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W3T9

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