Grace M. Zwicker
1923-2013
Grace Myrtle Zwicker. Age 89, of Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay and formerly of Middle Cornwall, passed away August 14, 2013 in the home.
Born in Simpson’s Corner she was a daughter of the late Angus and Alma (Woodworth) Bruhm. A kind, gentle, compassionate and loving mother who always had enough food and a place at the table for anyone who may be visiting. She loved children and welcomed children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and their friends. She loved working outside in the gardens and on the farm beside her husband. She always had a cheerful smile for everyone.
She is survived by daughters, Evangeline Whynot, Northwest; Madeline (Wayne) Oxner, Lilydale; sons, Maxwell (Brenda) Zwicker and George (Christine) Zwicker, all of Middle Cornwall; son-in-law, Merlin Spidle, Lower Cornwall; her grandchildren, Barry, Carol, Craig, Kirk, Nick, Neil, Amanda, Jeremy, Jonathan, Kent, Laurie, Crystal and Tracie; 15 great-grandchildren, sisters, Ola Whynot, Shirley Tanner and brother Randolph Bruhm.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Maxwell Zwicker; an infant son; daughter, Pauline Spidle; son-in-law, Fenwick Whynot; sisters, Hilda, Phyllis, Freda, Pearl, Vivian and Betty; brothers, Gerald, Percy and Warren.
No visiting by request. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish Street, Mahone Bay, Rev. Tom Davidson officiating.
Burial will be in New Cornwall Memorial Garden.
Memorial donations may be made to New Cornwall United Baptist Church or New Cornwall Memorial Garden.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay (902) 624-8241. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca
Mahone Funeral Home
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"Founded in 1883 - Serving Families of Lunenburg County for 130 years"
Service Date
Friday, August 16, 2013