Jillian Marie Speirs

SPEIRS – Jillian Marie, 59, of Halifax, died June 1, 2016.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter fo Merrill and Elsie (Manthorne) Stafford of Bridgewater.
Jill was a nature woman; she loved camping, especially at the Evolve Music Festival where she grew to be known as “Yodamama” She was a lover of music and a musician herself playing guitar and singing. She took on many projects as either an entrepreneur, activist or advocate. Jill graduated from vocational school but later returned as an adult learner, graduating from NSCC with a certificate in Human Resource Management in 2006. She utilized many of those skills at Admiral Insurance in Halifax. Jill was a light. When she loved, she did so with every part of her heart and she will be missed with every part of ours.
Surviving besides her parents are her spouse Diane Pringle; her daughters Chloe (Dustan) and Jade (Ronnie); her grandchildren Warren and Abigail.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. In Jill’s memory, donations may be made to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlerfuneral.com.