Audrey Kathleen (Ernst) Herbin
1931-2021
Audrey Kathleen (Ernst) Herbin. Age 89, of Indian Point, Mahone Bay,
Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October
14th 2021.
Born November 16, 1931 on Rous Island to the late Russell Ernst and
Mamie (Wentzell) Ernst.
Audrey had three brothers and one sister. She was married on November
16th 1972 to John “Jack” Frederick Herbin. They were
married in Bedford at All Saints Anglican Church.
Audrey worked for the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) for 33 years.
Before her lengthy career at WCB she worked for Moirs Chocolates.
She loved spending time with her many fur babies or as Audrey referred
to them as her “funny little hairpins”. Audrey knit many
socks, mittens, dish clothes and sweaters for her immediate and
extended family and friends. She loved to bake cakes, pies, cookies
and was famous for her cheese biscuits. Her strawberry jam was
legendary. Audrey and Jack loved their trips to Virginia Beach to
visit cousin Frances (Bill) Redmond who was like a sister to Audrey.
She was a member of the Indian Point Union Church.
Audrey is survived by her sister, Viola Hyson; brother, Chuck (Cathy)
Ernst and sister-in-law, Geraldine Ernst; step-children, John (Janet)
Herbin, Susan (John) Hubbard. Audrey has six nieces, great-niece and
great-nephews; many cousins.
Audrey was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Mamie Ernst;
husband, Jack Herbin; step-son, Donald Herbin; brothers, Clyde Ernst
and Lawrence Ernst; sister-in-law, Jean Ernst; brother-in-law, Ashton
Hyson.
Memorial donations are requested to be made to SHAID Tree Animal
Shelter or ElderDog Canada.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held 11am, Tuesday,
October 19, 2021 at Park Cemetery, Old Oakland Road, Indian Point,
Nova Scotia.
COVID-19 protocol for masks and social distancing to be followed.
PROOF OF VACCINATION will be required to attend. For an outdoor
service, please bring your own mask, chair, umbrella and dress for the
weather.
Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral
Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
(902-624-8241). Online condolences may be sent to the family and
obituary viewed by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca
Please be advised, the office of Mahone Funeral Home is not able to
receive memorial donation funds at this time due to COVID-19. Please
inform the Family of your memorial contribution through our website.
Your memorial donation payment may then be sent directly to a
requested charity.
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter
100 High St., Suite 138
Bridgewater Nova Scotia B4V 1V9
E-mail: shaidtreeanimalshelter@yahoo.ca
Tel: 902-543-4849
ElderDog Canada
c/o Karen Lewis
907 Feltzen South Rd,
Rose Bay, NS B0J 2X0
Tel: 902-640-6464
E-mail: elderdoglburgldr@gmail.com
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“Founded in 1883 – Serving the Community for 138 years.”
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Death notice for the town of: Mahone-Bay, Province: Nova Scotia