BOOTH - Ellen "Cherry" aged 68 years of High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill, formerly of Amherst, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2007 in High Crest. Born in Springhill, she was the only child of the Late John "Jack" and R. Maguerite (O'Brien) Booth.

Following her graduation from Teacher's College, Truro, she taught school outside of Halifax for two years then moved to British Columbia in 1960 where she taught one year before returning to Nova Scotia to teach at the School for the Deaf, Amherst. She also taught school on the Air Force Base in Greenwood, Germany, and Goose Bay, Labrador. She then attended Mt. Saint Vincent University graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She retired from teaching in 1994 after having taught in Amherst for twenty five years. She enjoyed doing crafts and skiing.

She is survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill. A Graveside Committal Service will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 16, 2007 in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, with The Reverend David Lloyd-Pearce officiating.

If so desired, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.