Obituary for Elizabeth Rains Curry (Littlejohns, Thompson)
CURRY (Thompson, Littlejohns), Elizabeth
Age 95. Born in Chatham NB, Beth was the daughter of Rev. Frank and Helen (Forsyth) Littlejohns of Charlottetown, PEI. She was predeceased by brother, Rev. Donald Littlejohns of Calgary, sister, Nancy Creelman of Ottawa, and husband Harold Curry. Beth is survived by loving children Hugh (Anne Holland) Thompson, Nancy Thompson, Carolyn Littlejohns (Denis Lafontaine) and beloved granddaughters Naomi Heikalo, Nina Thompson and Delphine Holland. She was affectionately “adopted” by three step-sons Michael (Janice Vassallo) Curry, Tim (Colleen) Curry and Jonathan (Janet) Curry and their families (six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren). Also in her close family circle are her brother’s family Elaine, Bob and Gordon Littlejohns, her sister’s family June, David and William Creelman, and many nieces and nephews. With fond memories of a musical, lively, and intellectual home life in Saint John NB and Petite Riviere NS, Beth graduated from Dalhousie University in 1943. She lived in Shirreff Hall residence, where she met many life-long friends. At Dal she met Harold (Hal) Thompson, and after their marriage began teaching at the Halifax Ladies College. Upon his ordination in the United Church of Canada, Beth served with him in parishes of Bass River NS, East Saint John NB, Windsor NS, Lachute QC and Montreal QC. After Hal’s death, Beth returned to work as a school secretary and was a volunteer in adult literacy in Montreal. Beth was a loyal friend and faithful correspondent, remaining in contact with friends and family via email, letters and birthday cards. She maintained decades-long friendships and made friends of all ages easily. One longstanding friendship blossomed into a loving second marriage with Harold Curry in 1991. Beth and Harold shared a love of literature, humour, wordplay and travel and found great happiness together until Harold’s death in 2012. A skilled conversationalist with a strong memory for names and trivia, Beth kept up with current events, loved word puzzles, and enjoyed being the “spelling police.” She treasured her granddaughters and enjoyed listening to stories and opinions from the younger set, who in turn appreciated her knowledge and humour. Beth grew up surrounded by and playing music, from popular tunes of the day to opera and church hymns. Starting life as a minister’s daughter and minister’s wife, Beth remained steadfast in following her convictions, which were compassionate, inclusive and open-minded. The family thanks the staff of Fergus Hall and Colchester East Hants Health Centre for their care and kindness. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 17 at 2pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Literacy Nova Scotia, PO Box 1516, Truro NS B2N 3V2 or St. Andrews United Church, 55 King Street, Truro NS B2N 3K8. Online messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.ColchesterCommunity.com
“Words are easy, like the wind; faithful friends are hard to find.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Rains Curry Littlejohns Thompson 1922 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia