Velma May Bonnell
1929-2019
Bonnell, Velma May, 90, Truro, passed away Saturday, November
23, 2019, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, with her
daughters by her side. Born in Milton, Queens Co., NS, she was a
daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Nelson) Baird. Velma was a
loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
great-great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She
enjoyed reading, crocheting and was an avid quilter.
She is survived by her daughters, Elda (Karl) Smith. Truro,
Anita (Paul) Burke, North River, Col. Co; grandchildren, Merlyn (Mary
Ellen), Krista (Terry), Michael (Sandra), Jason (Amanda), Darcy
(Carrie), Catherine (Nathan), Kimberly (Jeremie), Dennis (Maureen); 13
great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Paige,
Lawrence (Joan), Danny (Sally), Allan (Doris); sister Faye
Bradley ; many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband,
Walter Charles Bonnell; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Baird,
Susan Horder.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will take
place on Thursday morning at 10 am followed by funeral service at
11:00 am, Nov.28th. Reverend Andrew Campbell will officiate with
burial to follow in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. Donations in memory
may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 26, Poppy Fund or
to the Hospice Society, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Velma’s
obituary on-line and selecting « Send A Condolence » at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
19292019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Velma May Bonnell 19292019..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia