Ellen "Nellie" Penney's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Ellen "Nellie" Penney

February 25, 1938 - January 20, 2026 (87 years old)

North Sydney, Nova Scotia

Ellen "Nellie" Penney's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia

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W. J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd.

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Ellen "Nellie" Penney

February 25, 1938 - January 20, 2026 (87 years old)

North Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Ellen Penney Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 20, 2026, at the age of 87, Ellen Penney of North Sydney, Nova Scotia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Jessome and Mary Anne Jessome (Marsh); her husband Ambrose "Bud" Penney; and her siblings, Bridget Cox, Marguerite Jamieson, Mary O'Hanlon, Anna Leblanc, Madonna Annesty, Reginald "Reg", Ignatius "Naish", Dennis "Dinny", Thomas, William "Willie" Russell, John A. and Robert Emmett Jessome.

She is survived by: her children, Sandra Penney and Steven Penney (Janice); her siblings, Isabelle Taylor and Earl Jessome (Gertie); her grandchildren, James, Sarah (Jared), Stephanie and Matthew; and her goddaughter Caroline Cox. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
W. J. Dooley Funeral Service Ltd.



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