It is with sadness we announce the passing of Minerva Elizabeth Boran 106 years, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Gables Lodge, Amherst, NS.
Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late E. S. and Catherine (McManaman) Boran.
Minerva attended Springhill schools until grade 12 when she attended Amherst high School in 1932. She wanted to become a teacher and went to Normal College in Truro, returning to Springhill to teach elementary school children.
From 1943 to the end of the war in 1945 she was a member of the Canadian Women's Army Corps. After the war she attended Acadia University graduating with a Master Degree in Education.
She taught school in Kentville/Wolfville area after University, and than traveled to England to attend London University, however decided she did not want a PHD as she would not be able to teach young people. After leaving London University she taught elementary school near London for two years. She returned to Canada and taught elementary classes in the Kentville area and was a school principal.
During her year in Kentville, Minerva traveled extensively to Asia, Africa and Europe. She retired at age 65 in 1980 and retained her apartment in Kentville while traveling to Springhill to be with her father. Approximately 1992 she relocated to Springhill to enjoy the family home and her family.
Minerva enjoyed reading and fine music and she was a very special interest in the Star Trek program and outer space. She is a true 'DIE HARD STAR TREK TREKKIE'. As a sports fan she always enjoyed watching the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was predeceased by sister Muriel Nelson, Springhill; brothers Carlyle "Bud" of Springhill, Lowell of Amherst.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361). A family graveside will be held at the Hillside Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in Minerva's memory may do so to a charity of choice.
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