Olive R. Gardner
1914-2007
Olive Ruby Gardner -92, Mahone Bay, died August 2, 2007 at Mahone
Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born in Boylston, N.S., she was a daughter
of the late Burton Jost Simpson and Jane Emma "Jenny"
(Martin) Simpson.
A graduate of Provincial Normal College, she taught in Argyle, Aspen, Canso, Boylston, Stewiacke, Sambro, Auburn, Centre and Mahone Bay. As a minister's wife, living in Sambro, Hebron, Aylesford, Alberton (P.E.I.), Mahone Bay and Blue Rocks, she was very involved with church work, Cubs, Sunday School, youth groups and U.C.W.. In addition, she was active in the Canadian Cancer Society and many other community organizations.
She is survived by daughters, Beth (Tom) Ernst; Joyce (Paul) MacInnis; son, Robert (Reta) Gardner; grandchildren, Georg Ernst, Annalisa Ernst, Kris Ernst, Peter Ernst, Roy MacInnis, Marla MacInnis, Cara MacInnis, Toby MacInnis, David Gardner; sister, Edna Simpson, and brother, Roy Simpson, both of Boylston. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Murray Gardner; brother, Albert Simpson; sisters, Beulah Paisley; Violet Wallace; Lillian Nickerson; granddaughter, Anna Louise Ernst.
No visiting by request. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 6 in Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Joan Conrad officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay; St. Paul's United Church, Blue Rocks or charity of your choice through Mahone Funeral Home, (902) 624-8241 or on line at www.mahonefuneral.ca
A graduate of Provincial Normal College, she taught in Argyle, Aspen, Canso, Boylston, Stewiacke, Sambro, Auburn, Centre and Mahone Bay. As a minister's wife, living in Sambro, Hebron, Aylesford, Alberton (P.E.I.), Mahone Bay and Blue Rocks, she was very involved with church work, Cubs, Sunday School, youth groups and U.C.W.. In addition, she was active in the Canadian Cancer Society and many other community organizations.
She is survived by daughters, Beth (Tom) Ernst; Joyce (Paul) MacInnis; son, Robert (Reta) Gardner; grandchildren, Georg Ernst, Annalisa Ernst, Kris Ernst, Peter Ernst, Roy MacInnis, Marla MacInnis, Cara MacInnis, Toby MacInnis, David Gardner; sister, Edna Simpson, and brother, Roy Simpson, both of Boylston. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Murray Gardner; brother, Albert Simpson; sisters, Beulah Paisley; Violet Wallace; Lillian Nickerson; granddaughter, Anna Louise Ernst.
No visiting by request. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 6 in Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Joan Conrad officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay; St. Paul's United Church, Blue Rocks or charity of your choice through Mahone Funeral Home, (902) 624-8241 or on line at www.mahonefuneral.ca
Service Date
Monday, August 6, 2007