Elsie’s Obituary
Whitman, Elsie Beatrice ~ 90, of Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., passed away peacefully April 19, 2020 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Pine Grove, Lunenburg County on December 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Elva (Jodrey) Edmonds. Elsie moved to Lawrencetown at age 7 years, where she completed her schooling. Married Lloyd Whitman in 1948, she spent many years as a devoted wife and mother. She also worked as Librarian at the Public Library. She was an active member of the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church, where she was a choir member for more than fifty years, as well as becoming the first appointed for life female Deacon in 1984, and Honourary Deacon in 2001. Elsie loved her church family and enjoyed being part of the Sew Group. She was an avid seamstress and quilter, blessing her family with many cherished treasures. Elsie is survived by her son Charlie (Karen) Whitman, Lawrencetown; daughter Susan (Keith) McNaughton, Edmonton; grandchildren Glenn Whitman (Dara Foster), Lawrencetown; Stacy (Jay) McCurdy, Dartmouth and great-grandsons Austin, Lucas and Ethan. She will also be lovingly remembered by brother Walter Edmonds, Edmonton; sister Hilda Keddy, Ottawa; sisters-in-law Wyona Edmonds, Berwick; Betty Marshall, Barrie, ON and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Lloyd; daughter Carol; sisters Helen, Pearl and Lillian; brothers Arthur and Lewis. Cremation has taken place.
Due to public gathering restrictions, a live stream of the funeral service will be available to be viewed through the funeral home website ‘Live Stream’ option beginning at 10:55 am ADT., Monday, July 20.
Memorial donations may be made to Lawrencetown United Baptist Church; Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elsie Beatrice Whitman December 14 1929 April 19 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia