Ethel “Blanche” Peppard
1947-2019
Peppard, Ethel Blanche – 71, Truro, formerly of
Great Village, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019 at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Little Hearts
Ease, but grew up in Clarenville, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of
the late Joseph and Jemima Drodge.
Blanche was a devoted mother and wife and leaves behind her
son, Sterling (Paula) and their children, Matt; Thomas; Stevi;
Jacolbi; son, Jimmy (Szu) and their children, Hannah; Tiffany;
daughter, Cynthia (Aaron) and their children, Dale; Daniel; siblings,
Eva; Doris (Jer); Shirley (Gerry); Pearl (Wayne); Bernice; Rowena;
Brenda; Marcie (Charles); Nina (Edgar); Bonnie; Lorna (Robert); Armine
(Vera); Don (Elaine); sisters-in-law, Ruth; Marie; brothers-in-law,
Ken (Diane); Darryl; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was
predeceased by her husband James “Jim”; sisters, Mary;
Wavey; brothers-in-law, Lindsay; Rod.
Blanche attended St. James United Church and sang in the
choir for many years. She was always happiest in her kitchen or flower
garden. She will be remembered by all for her caring and giving heart
and also her amazing will to survive. Blanche touched the hearts of
everyone she encountered and had a way of showing each person that
they were important to her. She will be forever missed.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, February 5, 2019,
at Royal Canadian Legion, Great Village, Reverend Dan Gunn
officiating. Interment in Mahon Cemetery at a later date. Donations
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family
by viewing Blanche’s obituary on-line and selecting
“Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ethel Blanche Peppard 19472019..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia