CONRAD, Dulcie

June 20, 1930 to April 18, 2024. It is with a deep sadness that the family of Dulcie Conrad announces her passing at the age of 93. Dulcie is survived by her sister, Alice Heenan (Peter) of Ottawa; her sister-in law, Marcia Conrad of Enfield, CT; and by many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Conrad of Halifax; by her brothers, Charles (Helen), and Irving Conrad; her sister, Jean Jellett (David); and her niece, Angela. Dulcie loved to draw and paint. All through grammar and high school she took lessons at the Nova Scotia School of Art and was a proud graduate of Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She obtained a Masters Certificate from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. Dulcie also studied photography, writing, government, art history and sculpture. In the 1950s, she and her friend Nancy Ellis went on a 22,000-mile hitchhiking adventure through Europe, from Scandinavia to Corsica. They even ran a café in north Wales. Dulcie’s love of travel continued her whole life with extensive trips through North, Central and South America as well as both North and South Africa, the Far and Middle East. Dulcie became a reporter and columnist with the Chronicle Herald, and later, as a freelancer, wrote numerous articles for national and international publications. She was the first woman president of the Nova Scotia Press Gallery, a regular guest on CBC radio, and was a mystery guest on Front Page Challenge. She was also a cofounder of Frank Magazine, selling off her share in the mid-1990s. Among her many careers, Dulcie was a charter member of the Nova Scotia Department of Recreation, and was Public Relations Director of Mount Saint Vincent University, winning 5 awards in 6 years and earning the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Council of Education. She gave of her own time freely, volunteering extensively with, among others, the Canada Post stamp advisory committee, the Cancer Society, the Halifax Homeowners Association, the Nova Scotia Heritage Trust, and the Friends of the Halifax Public Gardens. Dulcie spent many happy times at Hyfield farm at Middle River near Chester Basin. Wonderful family memories, summer after summer for more than 25 years. An accomplished artist, accomplished in her career, and accomplished in life, Dulcie Conrad broke ground wherever she went and will not be forgotten. A private interment will be held in Lawrencetown. Those wishing to make a donation in Dulcie’s name, please consider, The Friends of the Public Gardens.