Phyllis Mae Hinchcliffe

HINCHCLIFFE, Phyllis Mae – 92, Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Wynn Park Villa, Truro.

Born in Middleton, Annapolis County, she was the eldest daughter of the late James Leslie and Pearl ( Balcom) ( Pidgeon) Beals.

Phyllis attended schools in Bridgetown and Truro and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1946 from Aberdeen School of Nursing in New Glasgow. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Truro, Past Matron of Order of the Eastern Star, Myrtle Chapter No. 21 and a life member of Grace Archibald Women’s Missionary Society. Phyllis is survived by her son, Curt Stephens, Halifax; step- daughter, Diane ( Reginald) Spencer, Wawa, Ontario; step- son, Alden Jr. ( Margo) Hinchcliffe, Prince George, British Columbia; sister, Minnie ( Robert) Sowerby, Kentville; sisterinlaw, Christena Beals, Kingston, Ontario; one nephew; three nieces; three cousins; five step grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alden. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Phyllis’ family will receive friends from 6- 8 p. m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, and Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 1: 15 p. m., Thursday, July 27, 2017, followed by the funeral service at

2 p. m., Thursday, July 27, 2017, Reverend Paul Worden officiating. Interment will follow in Middle Road Cemetery, Debert. Family flowers only.

If so desired, donations in Phyllis’ memory to First Baptist Church or Colchester East Hants Health Centre are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Phyllis’ obituary on- line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www. mattatallvarnerfh. com.