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Jenifer "Gen" Doyle
February 1, 1938 - November 27, 2014
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<div itemprop="description"><br />Doyle, Jenifer &ldquo;Gen&rdquo; Rosanna - It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to a loving mother and grandmother, sister-friend, and supportive aunt. Jenifer &quot;Gen&quot; Roseanna Doyle (States), 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the QEII - Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, on November 27, 2014. Jenifer was born on Feb 1, 1938 in Three Mile Plains, Hants County, to Vivian Maria Duncan (States) and Robert Upshaw. Jenifer was married to Francis &quot;Frank&quot; Patrick Doyle in 1976 in London, Ontario. They were happily married for 28 years. Jenifer was a member of the Beechville Baptist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Senior Choir. She enjoyed spending Sunday dinner with sister, Iona and socializing with family, friends and neighbours. Jenifer was always willing to offer her time, great cooking and honest opinion to anyone in need. Her stylish eye for fashion, warm kindness and quiet generosity will always be remembered. Jenifer is survived by her only son, Gary Edward States; step children, Joanne, Michael (Sophia); sister, Iona Duncan-States (Clarence); grandchildren, Daman, Shauntelle, Jennifer; step grandchildren, Jasmine, Leonidas, Elias and Stephano; great grandchildren, Kendrell, Jerzee; nieces Elizabeth (Jim) McKenna, Halifax, April Hampden, Mississauga, Ont.; great niece and nephew Tasia, Kyle McKenna (Cindy), Halifax. Jenifer was predeceased by her husband, Frank; parents, Vivian and Robert; stepfather, Edward Brown; maternal grandparents, Iona Gertrude and Harold Watson States; paternal grandparents, Lena and Robert Upshaw and several aunts and uncles. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax.The family will greet friends and relatives during visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Beechville Baptist Church, 1135 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Beechville, Nova Scotia. The funeral service to celebrate Jenifer's life, will be held at Beechville Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Lloyd Grant to officiate. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Parish Cemetery. Thank you to Lauretta for supporting Gary during this difficult time and thank you, to the nursing staff on 5A - VG site, in particular, Darlene, Liah, and Ioana, who provided such wonderful care to Jenifer and supported our family during her brief illness. Donations may be made, in Jenifer's name, to the Beechville Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Condolences may be made by visiting the Halifax Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com <br /> <br />We will miss you Jenifer. Until we see you again, &quot;In the Sweet Bye and Bye&quot;! <br /></div>