CHRISTIE, Violet Vivian- 91, Boutilier's Point, passed away peacefully in Melville Lodge, Halifax on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Born in Boutilier's Point, she was the daughter of the late Albertus and Selina (Boutilier) Awalt and the last surviving member of her family. Violet was a lifelong member of St. Jame's Anglican Church, past member of A.C.W., founding member of Mystic Star Chapter N0. 40, O.E.S., and worked at the Leghorn Barbecue for many years. She liked to travel, knit, play bingo and cards, spending time with her family and friends and was a lovely cook and baker. She is survived by sons, Wayne (Marilyn), Roger (Betty Lou); daughter, Karen (Melvin) Brownell; grandchildren, Tim (Krista), Rhonda (Jim) Chisholm, Mark, Michelle (Jamie) Wells and Tammie (Glenn) Day; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel, Gabriel, Cole, Connor and Kaitlyn. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank and sister, Maida Butler. Special thanks to the staff of Seabright Rest Home and Melville Lodge for all their love and care. The family will receive visitors 6-9 p.m. today in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral services will held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 14, in St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier's Point, Rev. Richard Walsh officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and/or Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca