Tanya Dawn Josey

26, Maple Hill Drive, Spry Bay, died December 30, 1997, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour. Born in Sheet Harbour, October 22, 1971, she was a daughter of Kenneth W. and Lucinda C. (Naugler) Josey. She graduated from Duncan MacMillan High School in 1991 and I.W. Akerley Community College in 1993, receiving her degree in business administration. At the time of her death, she was presiding worthy matron of Maple Leaf Chapter 23 OES, Sheet Harbour, and an active member of St. James Anglican Church, Spry Bay. She was employed for a time as a cashier with Lawton's Drugs, Sheet Harbour. Despite her 19-year battle with cancer, she remained active and excelled in whatever she encountered. Her oil paintings of Eastern Shore scenes and others are spread throughout her room. She also mastered the art of the piano and needlepoint work. Surviving are sister, Tracey (Mrs. Jamie Caddick), Dartmouth; boyfriend, James Scrivens; maternal grandfather, Elmer Naugler, Sheet Harbour; great-grandparents, Gertie Chittick, Sheet Harbour; Walter and Lucinda Naugler, Truro. She was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Barbara Naugler; paternal grandparents, Bartlett and Madeline Josey.