Mclelland

E. Lynn Mclelland

- It is with great sadness and gratitude for her life that we share the sudden passing of (Elinor) Lynn Mclelland, 79 of Grand Pre on January 16, 2018 in the Valley Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth (Bessie) and Russel Hollingshead, sister Evelyn Jackson, brother and sister-in-law Glen and Corrine Hollingshead. Born and raised in Saskatoon, SK she completed training as an RN there. She was a beloved mother, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother and newly greatgrandmother who will be remembered for her love and zest for life. Her interests were wide and varied and she was a proud Happy (Rug) Hooker. Very capable, she turned her hand to everything from gardening, and furniture repair to quilting and canning. Active in the community, she was a member of the Wolfville Baptist Church, the Grand Pre Women’s Institute and also co-ordinated summer services at the Covenanter Church in Grand Pre. Although she retired as a nurse, she continued to be a lifelong caregiver and support to any friend in need. She is survived by her daughter, Shauna Mclelland (husband Kevin Stokesbury) of Westport, MA and her son Jamie Mclelland (wife Jeanette Gallant) of Whitehorse, YT; brother-in-law Ed Jackson; nieces and nephews Jerri Schmidt, Shelley and Glen Hollingshead, Doug, Don, Ron, Ken, and Gordon Jackson; Janet Jackson; Nancy Hawerschuck; numerous greatnieces and nephews; grandchildren Kasey (Richard Stein), Tyrez, Taysia and Henry (Katrina Rachel) Stokesbury, Kaden and Daniel Mclelland; and great-granddaughter Avery

Rose Stokesbury. A celebration of her life will be conducted by longtime family friend, Rev. Dr. Bruce Mathews, at the Wolfville Baptist Church on January 27, 2018 at 1:30 PM. Donations in her memory can be made to the Valley WAAG Animal Shelter or the Wolfville Food Bank.

Mary Ellen Mooney (nee Charlton)

of Kitchener, Ontario passed away at Innisfree House (Hospice) on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 78. Born in Milford, Annapolis County,

Nova Scotia, Mary was a daughter of the late Ralph and Kathleen Charlton. She had three sisters, Hilda Daniels, Betty Black and Marilyn Tester. Mary is survived by her husband Patrick Mooney, daughter Belinda Apt (Mike), sons Doran Emino (Cheryl) and Currie Emino (Janise), grandsons Justin, David, Jeffrey, Austin, Marawshaw and Timothy, great-granddaughter Cashlyn and great-grandson Kane, her sister Betty Black, many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Three step-children also survive, Cheryl Phillips (Simon), son Simon and daughter Tabatha; Nadine Mooney (Rick), son Taylor; Tommy Mooney and daughter Shannon. Mary was predeceased by her sisters Marilyn Tester and Hilda Daniels, Hilda’s husband Jake Daniels, and her step-son Ken Mooney. Mary retired in 2000 from the Bank of Nova Scotia after 36 years of service in Toronto, Cambridge, and Kitchener, Ontario. She always took great pride in her children and said they were her whole life. Mary also took great joy in the holidays, Christmas in particular; after the holidays, she always said how perfect that Christmas had been and how nice it was to have all of the children around. Special thanks to Dr. Kelleher, Grace and the CCAC staff for all of the loving, supportive and gentle care that was given to the Mooney family. There will be a Celebration of Life at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres, 1057 Brock Rd in Pickering, Ontario on Jan 27, 2018. Family ask, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Innisfree Hospice Center in Kitchener, Ontario in memory of Mary Ellen Mooney. https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com

THOMPSON, (Starratt) Janet Sylvia Shirley

– age 81 of Middleton, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Heart Of The Valley Long Term Care Centre, Middleton where she spent the last four and a half years of her life, Mom embraced death as she lived life, with grace, dignity and love. Born December

20, 1936 in Bishopville, NS she was the daughter of the late Charles Havelock and Lena Evelyn (Harvey) Starratt. Mom was a woman of faith, with many talents, interests and a love of learning; even returning to school to study secretarial in her thirties. Her hands were always busy; cooking, baking, quilting, sewing, needlework, knitting and her passion which was painting. She loved spending time with family and friends at her cottages. Mom, the 13th child of 14, always had an understanding of those less fortunate and helped others whenever she was able. Her interests had her involved in many different organizations over her lifetime. She was a member of the Windsor Jaycettes, Windsor and Middleton Curling Clubs, founder and member of the 14th Palette in Fall River, an honourary member of the Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists, a charter member of the United Church Women’s

UCW and a member of the Junior Womens’ Association in Hantsport, as well as those organizations of the United Church, Windsor Junction. She was also a founding member of the Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church, Middleton and served as an Elder for several years. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mom loved people; was a wonderful storyteller which led her to be involved in her school theatre. She worked with handicapped children and worked at the Payzant Hospital in Windsor in the physiotherapy department. Later in her life, she founded and started Valley Introduction Services, the first of its kind in the Annapolis Valley. Janet is survived by her loving husband John Thompson; daughter Crystal (Tim) Maxner of Canning; sons Richard Mcclair of Sackville, NS and Jeffrey Mcclair of Rawden, NS; her step-daughter Nancy (Yvon) Belliveau of Kentville; the pride and joy of her life her grandchildren including, her granddaughters Brittany and Savannah Maxner, Canning and her grandson Michael Mcclair of Halifax; step-grandchildren Ian and Claire Belliveau of Kentville. Janet was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by sisters, Ceva, Dora, Nina, Woodforn “Honey”, Lilymae, Alwen and Irma and brothers Ralph, Charles “Bus”, Victor, Star and Herman. In keeping with Janet’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, January 27th at the Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church, 37 Gates Ave., Middleton, with Pastor Sweis Ubels and Rev. Dr. Bill Mcdougall officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church, the Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Recreation Fund or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Saxon, the nurses and staff of the Heart of the Valley for all the loving, compassionate and wonderful care they gave to Janet and also to special friends Myrna Pulsifer and Eleanor Dewolfe. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448. Online condolences may be made by visiting:www.middletonfuneralhome.com

“To all my beautiful grandchildren... You were the joy of Nana’s life. When you think of me, think of the wonderful, funny and fun things that we did. Follow your dreams, embrace whatever life may bring and always know that I am with you”

GATES, Violet May (Meldrum),

age 91, of Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, with her loving family by her side. Born in Aylesford, Kings County., on July 8, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Rosetta (Burgoyne) Meldrum. Violet was a lifelong valued member of the Factorydale Community. She was the wife of the “Mayor of Parker Road” and mother of the infamous “Parker Road Phantom.” She was a proud member of the Millville 60+ Club and the Morristown Baptist Church and church choir for many years. Violet spent her life caring for her family and working side by side with Donnie on the family farm. She loved the outdoors, picking apples for Nichols’ Farm, playing 45s and music festivals in the motor home with Donnie. Her grandkids and greatgrandkids will always remember the hours Nan and Gramps spent every Easter preparing the tie-dyed eggs for the annual kids Easter egg hunt, much love was always put in to it for every one of the kids to enjoy and remember. Violet is survived by daughter, Kathy (Brian) Morse; son, Tommy (Adrienne); daughter-in-law, Glenna Gates; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Jean Martin; brothers, Cecil “Buck” (Joyce) and Clayton Meldrum; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 71 years, Donald “Donnie”; her eldest son, Richard; brothers, Raymond and Alvin Meldrum; sister, Florence Murphy. Arrangements were entrusted to Demont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., PO Box 981, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 (902-7988317), where visitation was held 2-4 p.m., Thursday, January 18. A private family burial was held in Aylesford Union Cemetery, Aylesford followed by a public memorial service to celebrate Violet’s life on Friday, January 19 at 2 p.m., in the Morristown Baptist Church, 6557 Aylesford Rd., Rev. Chad Clements officiated. A reception followed in the Morristown Community Hall, 10 Prospect Rd., Morristown. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Violet may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www. demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca