Obituary Overview
Judith Eileen Starritt
Judith Eileen Starritt, age 68 of Beaver Bank passed away at home on January 6, 2018. She was the daughter of Eileen and the late Ernest Rhuda of Yarmouth. She will be dearly missed by her husband Cameron, their three sons Timothy, Andrew, and Matthew, their families including 3 wonderful grandchildren Findlay, Eamon and Henry, beloved mother Eileen, dear sister Linda Detienne (Dave) along with nephew David (Jaralin), niece Julie Thoring (Clay) and grand-niece Etta, sister-in-law Lynn Selkirk (Gary) and many nephews on the Starritt side of the family. She was predeceased by her father, infant brother Glenn, and older brother Danny. Through school she excelled in studies as well as sports and community activities receiving numerous awards and scholarships. After high school she attended Acadia University where met her husband of 46 years and upon graduation began her teaching career. She was a dedicated teacher who established a strong personal bond with many of her students and fellow teachers that have lasted to this day. After moving to Beaver Bank in 1973 she continued community involvement as a Sunday School teacher at Knox United church and actively supported the Sack A Wa Canoe club. After a short break from teaching to nurture her sons she began substituting and eventually taught full time High School math at Sackville High, CP Allen, and Lockview, retiring from teaching in 2004. She loved mathematics and continued her involvement by working as a Math Consultant with the Dept. of Education. After retirement she began making “African Aids Angels” which raised nearly $30,000 to help children affected by aids in Africa. She was “The Angel Lady”. After being diagnosed with ALS in 2014, she soon became “The ALS Lady” and helped promote awareness through her smiles, joyful disposition and positive attitude. For the past 3 years she had the honour of giving a presentation on her journey with ALS to the 1st year medical students at Dalhousie Univ. Throughout her illness she continued to live a full life, finding and spreading JOY every day. She loved life and shared that love with others through sickness and health. Above all else she loved her family and was especially fond of her 3 grandsons. She will be missed so much by so many, as she lives on in the hearts of those that she loved and that loved her. Words cannot describe the love she has shared with so many spreading joy every day and inspiring so many in a profound way. An angel has returned home.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00pm, and from 7:00 to 9:00pm on Thursday January 11 at Knox United Church at 567 Sackville drive, and a Celebration of JOY service will be held Friday Jan 12 at 2:00pm also at Knox United Church. An informal reception with refreshments will be held after the service. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the ALS Society of NB & NS or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Sackville Chapel site at: www.atlanticfuneralhome.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Judith Eileen Starritt 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Sackville, Province: Nova Scotia
