Etta Arvilla Maddison, 94, of Springhill, and formerly of Oxford, NS, passed away peacefully at the High Crest Nursing home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Born In Oxford, Etta was a daughter of the late C. Clayton and Bessie (Mattinson) Knight.
Etta worked in Jack's Shoe Repair with her husband for many years and was known throughout the county.
She led a very active social life and loved to entertain as well as participate in a good game of Auction 45's.
Etta had been Akela for the local Cub Scouts for close to thirty years. She belonged to the Pythian Sisters, Rebekah Lodge and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Springhill.
She was closely connected to her community and was able to share it's history with her many friends and family.
Etta will be sadly missed by three daughters, Marian (Bill) Herrett, Quesnel, BC, Bessie (Wallace) Lowther, Springhill, and Nola Russell, Lower Truro; one son, John "Bill" Maddison, Medicine Hat, AB; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, John Knight, Pictou, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Etta was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Maddison; sons, Charles and Harold; an infant daughter, Jean; three grandchildren; one brother, and two sisters.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where a time of visitation will be held 6-8 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 pm. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. Major Max Snow officiating.
Donations in memory of Etta may be made to the High Crest Nursing Home or a charity of the donor's choice.
Etta's family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the VON, Homecare, and the staff of All Saints Hospital and High Crest Nursing Home for their care and support.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Etta's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.