Emma Marie (Carde) McElhinney
1929-2018
Emma Marie McElhinney – 88, Lower Debert,
passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Colchester East Hants
Health Centre, Truro. Born in Bass River, she was a daughter of the
late Lester and Winnie (Ellis) Carde.
Marie spent 25 years as a cook at Chiganois Elementary. She
was a member of Erskine United Church where she was a life-time member
of the UCW, cherished her time as a Sunday school teacher and was a
CGIT leader.
Marie is survived by her sister, Doreen (Glenn) Putnam,
Masstown; sister-in-law, Marilyn Glenjen, Truro; brother-in-law,
Walter (Jean) McElhinney, Onslow; nieces and nephews, Patti (Archie)
McLellan, Donald Putnam, Donna (Dennis) Gertridge, Margie (Bill)
Andrews, Bruce (Sharon) McElhinney, David (Anne Marie) McElhinney, Ian
(Tania) McElhinney, Donald (Katherine) Glenjen, Doug Glenjen, Gail
(Colin) Hamilton; great nephew, Brandon (Kaley) McLellan; several
other great nieces and great nephews.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband,
Arthur Burton McElhinney; sisters, Joyce Carde, Frances (Earl) Hollis;
brothers, Jimmie Carde, Leo (Doris) Carde; brother-in-law, Terje
Glenjen.
Special thanks are extended to VON, Palliative Care Team at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre and all of her friends and family
for your care, love and support.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Marie’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018, at
Erskine United Church, 983 Highway 2, Glenholme, Reverend Carolyn
Rushton officiating. Interment in Folly Village Cemetery. Reception
will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Marie’s memory to Folly Village Cemetery or
Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) are welcomed. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Marie’s
obituary on-line and selecting « Send A Condolence »
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Emma Marie Carde McElhinney 19292018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
