Lila Catherine Sutherland
NEW GLASGOW – Lila Catherine Sutherland, passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2017, at the age of 92 at the Aberdeen Hospital, surrounded by her girls.
Born in Ashworth, Ontario, on December 19, 1924, she was a daughter of the late David and Nancy (Clarey) O’Riley.
Lila graduated as a RN from Orillia Soldiers Memorial, Orillia, Ontario, in 1948 and moved to Halifax in 1949, married in 1951 and worked at the Victoria General Hospital. She enjoyed her profession as a nurse and also enjoyed playing bridge, knitting, sewing, getting out, visiting with others, and in later years valued the independence of still driving her own car. She was a volunteer with the Tearman Society, was a longtime member of Trinity United Church, UCW, Trinity Book Club and was past superintendent of Trinity Sunday School. She was a member of the 55 Plus Club, a past member of the Bluenose Curling Club and in 1952 she became a member of a neighbourhood bridge club.
Mom also tutored a number of students in her home over the years. She took a nursing refresher course after her children were grown and resumed her nursing career. She enjoyed many years as a special duty nurse at the Aberdeen Hospital and in clients’ homes.
Family was very important to her; she enjoyed her grandchildren, having a special connection with each of them.
Lila was predeceased by her husband, Ernie; son-in-law, Allan Cameron; brother, Robert; sister, Millie (Jim) Ward; brothers and sister-inlaw, at 1 p.m.
Valentine’s Dance – with Mackie at Trenton Legion; 8 p.m.close. $5/person. Old Time Dance –Lorne Community hall 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Music by the Bible Hill Swingsters. Admission $6, shared lunch.
Chocoholics Family Fun – Hosted by Pictou United Church, 47 James Street, Pictou, 6-8 p.m. Admission $2, activity tickets $1, family $20 which includes 20 activity tickets. Call (902) 485-8081 for details.
Spaghetti Dinner – 374 Air Cadets Sponsoring Committee 3rd Annual Valentines Spaghetti Dinner. Spaghetti, garlic bread, non alcoholic beverage, desert. $8/ person. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 110 Wing, 221 Foord St., Stellarton. Eat in or take out. Information or advance tickets, (902) 752-4743. Laughter Yoga – Laugh for health and happiness. Everyone welcome and it’s free. New Glasgow Library 1:30-2:30 p.m.
February 12
Chase the Ace – Trenton Legion with tickets sold from 2-4 p.m. Draw to follow. Jackpot this week Harold and Vera Sutherland and Bill Kingston.
She is survived by her three daughters: Wendy (Brad) MacDonald, Jane Cameron (Kevin Campbell), Carolyn (Graham) MacNeil; grandchildren: Ryan (Lindsey) MacDonald, Ian and Evan Cameron, Nicole and Steven MacNeil; brother, George (Shelby) O’Riley, Woodstock, Ontario; sisters-in-law: Elsie (O’Riley) Wregitt and Shirley Kingston, Ottawa; nieces and nephews; and special exchange student, Gabi Oliveira, New York City.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the many people who assisted Mom in her desire to stay at home: Private Caregivers: June Tucker, Cheryl Didsbury and Linda Arsenault; Pictou County Home Health Care Cooperative staff: Gerry, Tanya, Sharon and Tasha; and VON Pictou County Home Support staff. Special thank you to the staff of the Aberdeen Palliative Care Unit and longtime physician, Dr. Gregor MacLean.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral service Friday, 11 a.m. in Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to Trinity United Church or Aberdeen Palliative Care Society. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca
One morning when Mom was 87, she said, “I hope I live to be a ripe old age.” is $14,949.50, and growing. Must be present to win.
February 14
Support Group – meeting of the Pictou County Mental Illness Family Support Group from 7-9 p.m. in Room B-120 at NSCC Stellarton Campus, 39 Acadia Avenue. East Coast FM News Director, Michael Petter will join the group to share his story. Use side entrance.
Valentine Supper – at Bridgeville United Church. Meal consists of lasagna, caesar salad, roll and chocolate cake or cherry cheesecake. Sittings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Takeouts available. $10. Reservations required. Call (902) 923-2410.
Parkinson Support Group – for Pictou County will meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the community meeting room of the Atlantic Superstore. Guest speaker will be David MacLean, Pharmacist. All welcome.
February 15
Children’s Choir – The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa will perform at 7 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 489 Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow. Free will offering. For more info call (902) 755-1500.