Beverly Ann Maltby
1935-2019
It is with profound sadness that we
announce the peaceful passing of Beverly Ann
Maltby, 83, of Amherst, at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Born in
Springhill, Bev was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret
(Burton) Cormier.
Bev was an active member of the Holy
Family Parish Roman Catholic Church.
She was a dedicated volunteer, having
devoted her time to the Kidney Foundation, The Canadian Cancer
Society, The Lady Tweedsmuir Club, the former Amherst Minor Hockey
Association Ladies Auxiliary, as well as numerous others.
She was a long-time supporter of the Amherst Jr. A Ramblers.
Bev was an avid bowler and Bridge
player. She enjoyed her time at the cottage at Jackson’s
Point, where everyone was welcome, having spent 50 wonderful years
there.
Bev will be sadly missed by her husband
of sixty-two years, Walter Maltby, Amherst; a son, Tony (Tania Guty)
Maltby, Ottawa; Tony’s first wife, who is thought of as a daughter,
Tammy Casey, Port Howe; four grandchildren, Heather, Lara, Brandon,
and Alex, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bev is the last surviving member of her
immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased
by her brothers, Charlie and Burton Cormier, and Joseph Cormier in
infancy, as well as her sister, Marjorie Beaton and life-long friend
Ann Cormier.
Arrangements are under the care and
guidance of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home,
70 Church Street, Amherst (902-667-8777) from where visitation will be
held 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, January 18, 2019, with parish prayers
to take place at 8:15 pm. A funeral service will be held at
Holy Family Parish Roman Catholic Church on Saturday at 11
am.
At the request of the family, in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the VON; Holy Family Parish; Kidney
Foundation of Canada; First Baptist Church, or a charity of the
Donor’s Choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Bev’s online memorial at
www.furlongjones.ca or through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Beverly Ann Maltby 19352019..
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Décès pour la Ville: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia