Catherine Jane Blenkhorn
1925-2017
Catherine Blenkhorn, 92, of
Athol, Cumberland County, died at Gables Lodge, Amherst, on Wednesday,
November 29, 2017. Born in Amherst, Catherine was a daughter
of the late George and Thelma (McDonald) MacKenzie.
Catherine lived all her life on the farm where she was
born She was a great cook, having fed many at her
table. She was an excellent seamstress, making most of her
wardrobe. She had a green thumb and loved to garden,
planting trees, flowers and shrubs to
profusion.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 71 years, Arnold
Blenkhorn, Southampton; three children, David (Avis) Blenkhorn,
Bedford, Allan (Jennifer) Blenkhorn, Halifax, and Ann (Michael) Almon,
Halifax; a sister, Elizabeth MacKenzie, Saint John, NB; five
grandchildren; three great grandchildren, and many wonderful
friends.
Besides her parents, Catherine was predeceased by a sister,
Jean (Ralph) Smith.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of
A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane
Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where visitation will be held
on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 6-8 pm. A memorial service
will be held at the Southampton United Church, Tuesday, December 5,
2017 at 2 pm with The Reverend Elizabeth Davies officiating.
Burial will take place in the Southampton Cemetery. Following the
burial a reception will be held at the Southampton Community
Centre.
The family wish to thank those who helped Catherine in her
time of need, Gables Lodge, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre,
All Saints Hospital and High-Crest Nursing Home.
Donations in memory of Catherine may be made to the charity
of the donor’s choice.
Condolences and sharing of memories may sent to the family by
visiting Catherine’s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com
or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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