Ivy Doris Bird,  age 91 years of Halifax and formerly of Springhill, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 in QE II Health Sciences Centre, (HI Site) Halifax. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the Late James and Florence Pettigrew.

Ivy is survivved by her daughter, Ruth (John) Geddes of Halifax; daughter-in-law, Jean Bird of Dartmouth; grandchildren Steven (Jennifer Melanson) Bird, Carolyn Bird and David Bird, all of Dartmouth, Heather (Mike Murphy) Geddes, Brooklyn, NS, Rob Geddes, Edmonton AB, Laura (Adrian Murray) Geddes, Erlangen Germany; great grandchildren, Bradley, Taylor, Kaitlin, Maia, Jordan, Madison and Chloe; sister Evelyn Canning, Springhill; brother Lloyd (Phyllis) Pettigrew, Halifax; sister-in-law Louise Pettigrew, Springhill; she was also loved by many nieces and nephews.

Ivy was predeceased by her  beloved son, James on March 16, 2010; 2 infant children; sisters, Viola Rector, Ethel Jewkes, Hazel Lusignan; brothers Arthur and George Pettigrew.

Ivy was employed for many years at Jewkes Bros Grocery Store in Springhill. Due to illness she moved to Halifax in July of 2000, but her heart always remained in Springhill. In earlier years she was an adherent of St. Andrews-Wesley United Church, a member of the Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. She enjoyed bowling, card club, and was a wonderful cook. Ivy will be forever remembered for her loving heart, kindness, support and pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361), from where visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010, from 1-2 pm , followed immediately by a Memorial Service at 2 pm, Reverend David Lloyd Pearce officiating. Burial will take place in the Hillside Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations to St. Andrews-Wesley United Church or a charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated.