Janet Viola Meister
1933-2018
Janet Viola Meister – 85, of Kentville, passed away
peacefully following a lengthy illness, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in
the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Halls Harbour, she
was a daughter of the late James Houghton Sr. and Ruby (Zwicker)
Houghton. Janet was employed with Palmeter’s Country Home
and Store, Kentville for a number of years. She also worked with
Leopold’s Dry Cleaning and Evergreen Home for Special Care.
She was a member of the Glooscap Curling Club, where she enjoyed
curling with both ladies and mixed teams. Janet was also a member of
the Halls Harbour Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, wonderful
mother and loving grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her
family. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Robert
« Gus » Meister; their children, Janet (Peter) Clarke,
Woodville; Larry (Susan) Meister, Riverview, NB; Linda (Mike) Foster,
Grafton; Bev (Brian) Ferguson, Hazlet, SK; a sister, Edie Dunn,
Castlegar, BC; a sister-in-law, Joyce Mosher, Halls Harbour; four
brothers, James « Jim » (Marjorie) Houghton,
Kentville; Fred (Sylvia) Houghton, Halls Harbour; Albert (Roberta)
Houghton, Kentville; David (Sandra) Houghton, Kentville; nine
grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by two brothers, Bobby Houghton and Harold Mosher; a
brother-in-law, Jack Dunn. Cremation has taken place. There will be no
visitation or funeral service, by request. Interment will take place
at a later date in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in
memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley VON, the Canadian Cancer
Society, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada or the charity of your
choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Janet Viola Meister 19332018..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia