BIGELOW, Mary "Emily"

Age 96, of Wolfville, formerly of Kentville, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in Lakeville, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Nellie (Morton) Grover and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Emily was a Past Matron of the Evangeline Chapter No. 15 - Order of the Eastern Star and member of the Daughters of the Nile - Athena Temple No. 149. She was also a parishioner of Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Eldon Davidson; second husband, Lawrence Bigelow; sons, Michael and Beverly; brothers, Harold, Morton and Downey; and sister, Shirley Stewart. She is survived by her children, Laverne (Gerald) Porter, Lakeville; Gail (Jim) Titus, South Carolina; Kenn (Sarah) Bigelow, Kentville; Fred (Valerie) Bigelow, Lansdowne; grandchildren, Tania (Bill) Moore, Michael (Annie) Bigelow, Charlotte (Peter) Wilson and Kenni Bigelow; and great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jaden, Lauren, Liam and Jenna. The family would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the 2nd floor staff of Wolfville Nursing Home and to Dr. Burgoyne for the excellent care and compassion shown to Emily over the years. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held at a later date to be announced. Donations in memory may be made to Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas or Evangeline Chapter No. 15 Scholarship Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online condolences and inquiries may be directed to: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com