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REDMOND, Edna Hilda (12437)

Parents

Birth

  • Born on April 05, 1920 in Dean, Halifax Co., NS

Death

  • Died on August 16, 2017 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS
  • Buried in Riverside Cemetery in Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co., NS

Marriages

  • GAMMELL, John
    • Married on September 21, 1938 in Dean, Halifax Co., NS

Children

Notes

  • Obituary: GAMMELL, Edna "Hilda" Age 97 of Upper Stewiake, formerly of Newton Mills and Dean, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre. The oldest resident of the area, the former Hilda Redmond was born April 5, 1920 in Dean, daughter of the late Alfred and Edith (McIvor) Redmond. Surviving are her children, Jean (Doug) Keddy, Dean; Thelma (Keith) Blaikie, Dartmouth; Jim (Maureen), Calgary, Alta; Dave (Anna), Moncton, N.B.; and Kathleen (Don) Kennedy, Upper Stewiake; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline (Russell) Dean, Manitouwadge, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Hazel Redmond, Ottawa, Ont.; Mary Foreman, Prince George, B.C.; Carol Chennell, Westville, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" and brothers, Douglas and Stewart. Well-known for her penmanship, she handwrote many wedding invitations and the history of Dean Presbyterian Church. A devoted homemaker, her life showed her firm values and many talents. Special thanks to Tammy, Phyllis and Donna. Visitation Sunday, August 20, 7-9 p.m., with funeral service Monday, August 21, at 2p.m., both in Dean Presbyterian Church. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Dean Presbyterian Church, Riverside Cemetery, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. Online condolences: www.arimatheafuneral.ca

Sources

  • Newspaper Obituary: Obituary August 2017