It is with sadness that we announce the passing of
Gloria Pearl Anderson, age 85, of
Springhill, NS. Gloria passed away at All Saints Hospital, Springhill
on Monday, August 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving
family.
Born in Springhill, NS, she was a daughter of the late Edward
and Rhoda (Boss) Spence.
Gloria was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She
enjoyed taking care of her family loved playing bingo and spending
time with her afternoon friends at Tim Hortons. She was an avid
knitter and many hometown babies were recipients of her loop stitch
bonnets. Like her husband Bud, she had a "love hate"
relationship with the Jays and the Leafs.
She will be sadly missed by her son, Raymond "Bud"
(Cathy), Springhill; daughters, Barbara (David) Fuller, Pictou County,
Jacie (Rodney) Smith, Springhill; 13 grandchildren; 8 great
grandchildren; brother Wayne (Florence) Spence, Springhill; sisters
Beverly Colbourne, Pembroke, ON, Sheila Woods, Springhill, Brenda
(Bill) Ramsey, PEI; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Maurice "Bud"
Anderson; daughter Linda Kavalak; sisters, Carol Lockhart, Dorothy
Pepperdine and brother Edward Spence.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of A. H. Brown
Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361).
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 pm on Wednesday, August 24,
2016 followed immediately at 2 pm by the funeral service, Rev. Frank
Likely officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill,
NS.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Gloria's memory
may do so to the IWK Hospital or the Children's Wish
Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Gloria's
online memorial through the A. H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page, or at www.brownsfuneralhome.com.