SERVICE (Trivett), Barbara Catherine

Age 80 of Halifax, passed away December 24, 2020, after a brief illness, with family present, in the VG Site, QEII. Born to Lionel Courtney Trivett and Mabel Geraldine (Corey) Trivett, April 22, 1940 in Sydney, she was one of five children. Barbara “Barb” attended Colby School and Sydney Academy. Barb joined the RCAF in 1959 and served for three years. Thereafter she worked for CBC in Halifax for nine years. On July 6, 1968, she married her lifelong best friend Nigel Patrick Service in St. Paul’s Church, Halifax. They had two sons, Peter and Paul. Barb was active in Scouting as a Beaver Leader, Venturer and Rover Advisor. Barb was also very active through her involvement in the Elizabeth Sutherland School Parent Teacher Association and the parent’s initiative to have the school rebuilt and expanded in the mid 1980s. In 2001 their first grandchild, Anwen, was born. In 2004 their second grandchild, Callum, was born. Thereafter she was known as Nanny and cherished by both. She loved spending time with them and was incredibly proud of their activities and achievements. Her profound love for them was evident by the quantity of photos of them in each room of her house. Dogs were a major part of Barb’s life, starting with her family raising Springer Spaniels. This continued when Nigel and Barb acquired their first Welsh Corgi in the 1970’s. In recent years, the family German Shepherds shared her life. Barb was as generous with biscuits for her grand dogs as she was with kindness for those she met in life. Barb’s love of travel was fulfilled with their travel trailers, most notably her involvement with the Airstream Club (WBCCI). She was often the first to greet clients as they came into the family business and stayed active in travelling as she and Nigel would often deliver vehicles throughout the Maritimes and Quebec. Barb was also very involved with the churches she attended. The family attended St. David’s Presbyterian Church where she was involved in the fundraising chowder luncheons and the Ladies Guild. In recent years, she was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the choir, the Ladies’ Fellowship, the turkey pot pie makers, a regular attendee of the after-service Cousin’s Restaurant crew on Sundays, and a constant contributor to the life and work of the church. At the time of her death, Barb was a board member of the CBC Retirees Pension Association (Maritimes). For nearly 20 years, she was active with the RCAF Airwomen’s Halifax/dartmouth Group. Barbara is survived by her sons, Peter (Cara Maloney), Paul (Karen Lowery); grandchildren, Anwen and Callum and sister, Marjorie Belovich (Trivett). Predeceased by her husband, Nigel; her parents and her siblings, Rev. Canon Donald Trivett, Dr. Gordon Trivett and Jean Trivett. Her loss is felt by her nieces, nephews, her sons’ friends whom she had “adopted”, and a close network of friends spanning all walks of life. Memorial Service will occur at a future date after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted. Both Mom and Dad will be interred together at a later date in a family plot in Camp Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Canada or a charity of your choice. To view extended obituary, please visit: www.walkerfh.com