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NICHOLS, Mabel Gertrude (7062)

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Birth

  • Born on October 23, 1900 in Kentville, Kings Co., NS

Death

  • Died on August 07, 1996 in Kentville, Kings Co., NS
  • Buried in Berwick Cemetery in Berwick, Kings Co., NS

Notes

  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Obituary: Sponsor this memorial with an exclusive premium layout and no ads. Sponsor this page KENTVILLE TEACHER AND HISTORIAN DIES NICHOLS, Mabel Gertrude - elder daughter of the late (Conductor) Addy and Gertrude (Daniels) Nichols, died August 7, 1996, at home in Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was a graduate of Kings County Academy, Kentville; the Provincial Normal College, Truro, and Acadia University, Wolfville, with her bachelor of arts degree, class of 1922. She was a member of the teaching staff of Kentville School for 36 years and was awarded the Canadian Red Cross Badge of Service and citation in recognition of outstanding voluntary service in Junior Red Cross work. An 82 year member of the Kentville United Baptist Church, she was active in the work of its organizations, especially in the musical field and in the Sunday school. At various times, she was pianist, teacher and secretary. She was a charter member of the Dorcas Society for 54 years, secretary for 15 years and member of the Baptist Ladies Auxiliary. Having studied music while at Acadia University and at summer schools at Dalhousie University conducted by the Department of Education, she was active in music circles, well-known pianist and accompianist, also soprano soloist for 50 years in the choir and a member of the Baptist Ladies Trio for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Eulalie Rebekah Lodge and was presented with an engraved 50 year jewel. She was a member of Evangeline chapter of Order of the Eastern Star and received her 25 year jewel. She held the office of musican and soloist in both orders. She was the recipient of an appreciation award (a plaque) from the Kings County Advisory Board to the CNIB for 22 years of outstanding service. She also received a certificate of recognition for generous support to Save The Children-Canada and the Federation of Nova Scotian Heritage's Lifetime Achievement Award. She was a member of the Kings County Retired Teachers Association; Senior Citizens' New Horizons group; life member of Canadian Bible Society, Nova Scotia division and life member of Acadia University Alumni Association. For many years she did volunteer canvassing for several charities. After her retirement, she wrote four books: Memoirs of Kentville School; Looking Back; The Devil's Half Acre, a look at Kentville's past, which was a Kentville centennial project and Once Upon A Time, published two years ago. Surviving are sister, Joyce (Mrs. Roland Woodworth), Berwick; niece, Carolyn Gray, Vancouver; nephew, Robert Woodworth, Berwick; a number of grand and greatgrandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents; brothers, Coy, Clyde; niece, Beulah Murphy. No visitation by request. Rebekah Lodge will hold a service 7 p.m. tonight, followed by an Order of Eastern Star service 7:30 p.m., with funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 1996, all in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville, Rev. Dr. Roger Cann and Rev. Dr. Freeman Fenerty officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Berwick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated.

Sources

  • Funeral Home: W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour Kentville,NS Obituary August 1996

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