PINEO, Myrtle Eleanor "Myrt"

Age 93, passed away peacefully at her Ingramport home on November 26, 2020. She was born March 28, 1927 - one of eight children of Oliver and Emily Hubley (of Seabright). She was the last surviving member of that family. Myrt left Seabright for Halifax at age 17 where she not only found a job in the Accounting Department of Canada Packers but also managed to catch the attention of a certain SMU hockey goalie who was there on a work term for university. The rest, as they say, is history. They were married in 1949 and went on to have three daughters and later on a son. They spent many years living in Halifax before moving to Ingramport 50 years ago. Myrt devoted her life to caring for her husband and children. After the kids left the nest, Myrt and Jim travelled the world until the progression of his Parkinson’s made that part of their life impossible. Myrt selflessly cared for her "Jimmy" at home until his death in 2005. She continued to live an independent life in Ingramport, keeping up valued friendships, staying intellectually curious by taking courses and reading, and delighting in conversations with her grandkids about their travels, world affairs or the latest book they had each read. In 2013, Myrt’s life was shattered with the tragic death of her youngest daughter, Judith, in a car accident. She rallied and put her efforts into being there for Judy’s two children - just as she had done in the past when each of her other eight grandkids had lost a parent. Myrt is survived by her daughters, Heather PineoRegan, Susan North and son, Craig Pineo and their families, including her grandchildren, Andrew and Jonathan Regan, Amy, Graham, Jacqueline, Daphne, Martha and Colin North, Michael and Emily Kennedy and six great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James; and her daughter, Judith Kennedy. Myrt was adored by her grandchildren and served as an example of what a true friend is. To us all, she offered a listening ear yet never betrayed a confidence. She was famous for her countless acts of kindness - always remembering a birthday or special occasion and for her hand-written thank you notes, which you could expect to receive if you did, really, ANYTHING! She was an excellent cook - famous for round loaves of brown bread and killer "Myrtle-mash" potatoes at Christmas! She was a smart, thoughtful, generous, elegant lady who showed by example how to be humble, kind and giving. She had a wonderful sense of humour. It is hard for us all to imagine a world without her in it. Sadly, due to COVID-19, there will be no visitation or funeral at this time. A celebration of a life well-lived will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feed Nova Scotia. Special thanks must be given to Dr. Keating and Heather Veitch of VG Hematology, our Palliative Care Team (especially Megan), VON Angie, andmelissa for their care of Myrtle in her home, and to David, the third Musketeer. Online condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Halifax Chapel).