Blanche Eleanor Armstrong
1925-2019
Armstrong, Blanche Eleanor, 93, Princeport, Col. Co., passed
away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019 at home with her daughter by
her side. Born in Murray Siding, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey
and Stella (Whidden) Morrison. Mom and dad worked hard for many years.
They formerly owned and operated Armstrong’s Meat Market and
later Mary’s Grocery, both in Truro. Later she went to work
for the Truro Daily News delivering bundles to the carriers from Truro
to Shubenacadie and later worked for Frenchy’s where she
became manager and retired at the age of 65. She enjoyed bowling,
knitting, crossword puzzles, traveling. She was fondly known as the
Button Lady at Frenchy’s. She loved travel on a monthly trip
to the Casino on Ward Markie Bus Tours.
She had a great love for her family and looked after her
mother for several years.
She is survived by her daughters, Rae of Burnaby,
BC, Judy (Terry) of Kelowna, BC, Joan (John) of England,
Becca of Princeport; sons, Bill (Linda) of Malagash, Aubrey (Janet) of
Brookfield, Gordon (Jamie) of White Rock, BC, John Douglas
of England; 3 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
brother Roy of Truro; several nieces and nephews and several great
nieces and great nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, William
“Bill” Armstrong; sister, Hilda Wynn; brothers, Ron
and Eugene.
A Celebration of Life and a graveside service will take place
in August and will be announced. Arrangements are under the direction
of the Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.
Donations in memory may be made to the Children’s Wish
Foundation of Nova Scotia or to the First Responders of the Cobequid
District Fire Brigade. A special thank you to the First Responders of
Cobequid District Fire Brigade, Doctors and Staff of the second floor,
CEHHC, Truro, VON, the Palliative Care Team, Dr. Henderson and Lisa
Weatherbee for your support and kindness given to our mother. 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
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Blanche Eleanor Armstrong 19252019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia