It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Norma Estelle Mills, age 75, of East Mapleton, NS.  Norma passed away at her home on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

Born in Middleton, NS, she was the daughter of the late George and Doris (Healy) Risteen.

Norma worked beside her late husband, Ancil, for many years, operating a successful wild blueberry farm and maple sugar woods.  They loved to square dance and spent many years dancing together.  They were members of the Cumberland Twirlers and later founded the Mountatin Top Teen Square Dancing Club.  In later years they enjoyed traveling to craft shows and selling their hand made wood working.  She was a past member of the Mapleton Sewing Circle and long time member of the Pythian Sisters.  She was an active mother and grandmother and loved to be involved with her children and grandchildren's lives.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Wanda (David) Theriault of Pictou, Carla (Jeff) Perrin, East Mapleton; grandchildren, Christopher (Stephanie), Brad (Jillian), Steve (Sabrina), Alex; great granddaughter, Madisyn Perrin; sister-in-law Norma Crawford, East Mapleton.
 
She was predeceased by husband Ancil; son, Dale; brother, Raymond; brother in law Tom Crawford.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361) from where visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2 pm, Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating.      Burial will take place in the Mapleton Cemetery at a later date.  Those wishing to make a donation in Norma's memory may do so to the Mapleton Cemetery or the charity of your choice.   

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.