Gladys Elizabeth Martin
1930-2021
Gladys Elizabeth (Howell) Martin – 91, of Sheffield
Mills, passed away in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on
Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Born in Halifax on May 2, 1930, she was the
youngest child of the late John and Beatrice (Rideout)
Howell. Gladys lived in Sheffield Mills for over 40 years,
Centreville for 14 years and Evergreen Home for Special Care,
Kentville since 2019. She was a faithful member of First Cornwallis
United Baptist Church, Upper Canard, as well as a Sunday school
teacher and choir member for many years. She served as a member,
secretary and past president of Blanche Gower Auxiliary. She also
served as treasurer, secretary and past president of Sheffield Mills
Women’s Institute. She worked for Canada Post and Andrews
Furniture Store. She loved quilting, music, animals, watching the
birds, her church, but most of all, her family. We all have fond
memories of large family gatherings at her house and the many
wonderful things she did for us. Gladys is survived by her
children, Beatrice Elizabeth Dill, Steven Leslie (Judy) Martin and
Patricia Louise (Allen) Rhynold; grandchildren, Leonard (Christine
Hanson) Dill, Carrie (Dwight) Horsnell, Shelly (Cory) Walker, David
(Sarah Benjamin) Martin, Annette Allen (Loren Irving), Patrick
(Clarissa) Allen; 13 great-grandchildren; two great
great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Foord, Hamilton, ON; and
sister-in-law, Lois Howell, Dundas, ON; many nieces and nephews. In
addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth
Leslie Martin; brothers, Clifford and Edwin; and daughter-in-law,
Deborah. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks
of appreciation to the staff of Evergreen Home for Special Care and
the Valley Regional Hospital for the care, compassion and kindness
given to Gladys. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be
no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service will
take place in Canard Burial Ground, Upper Canard. A video webcast of
the service will be available on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Donations in memory may be made to the SPCA or First Cornwallis United
Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. To view the
video webcast or for online condolences please visit:
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia