Parents Father: COLLINS, Millage Berton Mother: NICHOLS, Fannie Louise Birth Born on August 23, 1923 in Nicholsville, Kings Co., NS Death Died on February 27, 2015 in Middleton, Annapolis Co., NS Buried in Aylesford Union Cemetery in Aylesford, Kings Co., NS Marriages TEMPLE, Eric Sinclair Married on April 30, 1949 in Nicholsville, Kings Co., NS Children TEMPLE, Jeffrey TEMPLE, Karen Notes Occupation: Registered Nurse Obituary: TEMPLE, Ardythe P. (Collins), 91, Aylesford passed away peacefully at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton on 27 February 2015. Born on 23 August 1923 she was a daughter of the late Millage and Frances (Nichols) Collins. Left behind with fond memories is daughter Karen (George) Atkins; son Jeffrey (Keisha); brother Donald (Shirley); grandmother to Derek (Deanna) Atkins; Steven (Rachel) Atkins, and many nieces and nephews. Ardythe was predeceased by husband of 59 years Eric (2008); and sister Esther Phillips. Together over their years Ardythe and Eric loved to travel, especially Florida; also a fan of attending horse shows. She was an animal lover especially horses and dogs; having Quarter Horses, Dobermans, Shetland Sheepdogs and Jack Russell Terriers. Ardythe was an honorary member of the Maritime Quarter Horse Association. She also enjoyed many years working as a Psychiatric Nurse, was a member of the Aylesford United Church, and in her later years developed a love for oil painting. As per her wishes, Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service followed by a reception will be held at the Aylesford United Church on Tuesday, 3 March 2015 at 3 p.m., Rev. Brenda McKay officiating. Interment will be at a later date at the Aylesford United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honour to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Berwick Funeral Chapel, 192 Commercial Street (902)538-9900 Online condolences may be made by visiting serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca. Sources Funeral Home: Serenity Lindsay Berwick Funeral Chapel Berwick,NS Obituary February 2015 Images ArdithCollins Birth Eric & Ardith (Nichols) Temple Ardith Collins Marriage Ardith Collins