Greta Mona Lavenny Mathewson
1930-2019
Mathewson, Greta Mona
Lavenny, of the Upperbrook Farm in
North River, was reunited with her family in heaven just before
sunrise on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Greta spent her last
moments at home with family at her side. She was born 89
years ago to Daniel & Alma (Persson) Ekstrand in Calgary, AB.
From an early age Greta was resilient, independent &
innovative. Her strong faith and willingness to be of service
compelled her to missionary & nursing work in Tanganyika,
Africa where she met her husband Bill. She had a warm smile &
compassionate blue eyes that lit up a room & welcomed all. For
33 years Greta served as a night supervisor & head of the
Diabetic Clinic at the Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro. For the
last 30 years Greta nurtured her creative & entrepreneurial
side offering ‘Woolies’ jams & crafts at
the Truro Farmers’ Market. She was a God-caring &
loving wife, mother, grandmother & friend who enjoyed doing
things for her family, friends & anyone she possibly could.
She was a dedicated member of St. James Presbyterian Church in Truro.
Greta is survived by sons Allan (Lek) of Thailand & Alastair
of Bible Hill; daughters Karen Cameron of BC & Ruth of Central
North River; granddaughter Sonja Cameron & great-grandson Luca
Vitale of BC; sister Irene Tester of Calgary; sister-in-law Dorcas
Ekstrand & brother-in-law Iain (Mary) Mathewson of
Australia…as well as several nieces & nephews.
Greta was predeceased by her husband Bill, her grandson Deke &
siblings Amy & Clarence. The family would like to whole
heartedly thank all the Victorian Order of Nurses, the Palliative Care
Team, & Dianne for all their TLC. No flowers by request.
Donations in Greta’s memory may be made to the William
Mathewson Bursary Fund, or to the Presbyterian World Service &
Development. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. Visitation will be held
5–7 pm Monday, April 15, at St. James Presbyterian Church
Hall, 725 Prince Street Truro, and where a celebration of
Greta’s life will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 16th, at
the church, with Rev. Andrew Campbell officiating and kind words from
Rev. Dr. David Sutherland. A reception will follow in the church hall.
A private family interment will be held at a later date. Private
messages can be sent to the family by viewing Greta’s
obituary and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
She will be
forever in our hearts and Gods
hands
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Greta Mona Lavenny Mathewson 19302019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia