Louise HALLETT

HALLETT, Louise Beverley September 26, 1943 – December 10, 2025 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Louise Beverley Hallett (née Ritchie, Tanton), age 82, of Dartmouth, who lost her courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease on December 10, 2025. Louise is survived by her sons Gerald Tanton and Scott Tanton (Tara); step daughter Sherry (Bill Harris); step son Allen Hallett; and her cherished grandchildren Benjamin & Nathaniel Tanton, David & Harper Tanton, Jackie Kavanaugh (Shane), and Tayler & Jared Hallett. She is also survived by her sisters Joyce Chevalier (Rodney Hall) and Nancy Ritchie, and nephews Joel (Sheryl) and Ian Dauphinee. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Jennifer Tanton; grandson Jordan Harris; husbands John (Jack) Hallett and Gerald David Tanton; and her parents Charles Douglas & Hazel (Holden) Ritchie. ________________________________________ Louise—known over the years as Ms. Ritchie, Mrs. Tanton, Mrs. Hallett, Mrs. T, Mrs. H, and to many as Weezy or Nanny Weez— She was a woman of many roles, and she filled each of them with love. But to Jennifer, Gerry, and Scott, she was simply “Mom,”. Her childhood began in Shelburne Nova Scotia before the family moved to Dartmouth after WWII. She lived in the North End on Albro Lake Road, later in Waverley and Fenwick Street, where her father opened Doug’s Sheet Metal, a shop that remains standing behind the family home. Louise attended teachers’ college, met and married David Tanton, and paused her teaching career to raise her children. Faith and community were cornerstones of her life. She was deeply involved at her church as a Lay Reader, a member of the Mothers’ Union, and part of the Anglican Church Women. If she wasn’t home, she could usually be found at the church—helping, organizing, supporting, and giving. Louise also dedicated countless hours to the Girl Guides, where her energy and leadership shaped the lives of many young women. One of her proudest accomplishments was leading a group of girls to a Camp in Europe, which included visits to Canadian Veterans’ Memorials—an experience she spoke of often and fondly. Kind, caring, and always thinking of others, Louise found any excuse to bring people together. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, or simply “because”—she loved to host, to gather, and to show her affection by creating moments that became memories. In her own way, she reminded all of us of the importance of time spent together. Among the many memories cherished by her family are the holidays and events at 24 Lynn Drive, long summer camping trips—especially at Keji—and the lively Labour Day traditions at Little Harbour during the Gathering of the Clams, affectionately known as “The Gathering.” Louise touched countless lives with her generosity, spirit, and warmth. Her family and friends will continue to feel her love in the traditions she built, the stories she shared, and the way she brought everyone closer simply by being herself. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered. Heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Glasgow Hall who treated mom and Jack so well over the years. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit and/or Hope For Harper to go towards the costs of Louise’s Granddaughter’s Gene Replacement Therapy now scheduled for July 2026 in Slovenia. Please follow the link at: https://givebutter.com/ctnnb1genetherapy/harpertanton ________________________________________ A funeral service will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 1 Regency Drive, Dartmouth, on December 29 at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow in the Church Hall.

Louise HALLETT

September 26, 1943 - December 10, 2025