Duffy, Florence Pearl – Age 75 of Waternish, Guysborough Co. In shock and sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister on Friday, February 23, 2018, in hospital in Truro, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Belleisle Creek, N.B., on July 25, 1942 to James Frederick Armstrong and Janet May (Northrup) Armstrong.
Florence was predeceased unexpectedly by her loving husband Jack only seven short months earlier.
Florence and Jack retired to Waternish, Guysborough Co., in 1994. They spent 24 healthy, peaceful and rewarding retirement years together. They fished the St. Mary’s River, tended the beautiful property they so loved, and lodged many classes of students studying various systems the area has to offer.
Much like Jack, Florence also had a passion for helping people and organizations and worked tirelessly for the St. Mary’s River Association, Guysborough County Seniors Games and her biggest passion, the Greenfield Oldsters. As a result, Florence held many volunteer offices over the years and was a recipient of many volunteer awards that she proudly displayed. Amongst Florence’s many skills, one she was rather adept at was securing grant funding and delivering on many hall projects for the Oldsters over the years. She particularly enjoyed working closely with former Minister Peter MacKay to secure federal grant funding.
Back on the home front she had several regular visitors checking on her and possibly to see if her blueberry muffins, chocolate chip cookies, lemon squares or some other equally delectable treats were ready for sampling. Florence had a deep love for her children, grandchildren, dear friends, card games and singing karaoke.
Florence is survived by daughters, Janet (George) Young, Patricia (Derek) Douthwright, Enfield; son, John (Dawn) Duffy, Elmsdale; grandchildren, Janelle and Hilary Gehue, Selena, Christopher, Brittany Douthwright, Patrick and Joellie Duffy; siblings, Bill Armstrong, Gladys Wies, Faye Pearson and Barb Milburn, New Brunswick; great-grandchildren, Madison and Leigha MacLean and Tanner MacDonald; several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Hardy and Barbara Eshbaugh for their more than quarter century of friendship to our parents and for entrusting them with the care of their beautiful property. Mom and Dad absolutely loved living there and caring for the property and were so very fortunate to have had 24 wonderful years there. Also thank you to all of their special neighbours who helped Mom after Dad’s passing. She, along with us, was ever so grateful for your friendship and assistance during the last, and at times, difficult seven months.
As per Florence’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a private riverside ceremony and scattering of ashes for both she and Jack in Waternish at a later date. On March 3rd, the family will hold an informal visitation from 1-3 p.m. in the Elmsdale Legion, 850 Hwy. 2, Elmsdale. Donations in Florence’s memory may be made to the Greenfield Oldsters Club, RR2 Aspen, NS B0H 1E0.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Florence Pearl Duffy February 23 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Upper-Musquodoboit, Province: Nova Scotia