Doreen Humphreys
1933-2021
Doreen (Johnson) Humphreys, formerly of Trenton, Nova Scotia,
passed away suddenly and peacefully on September 17, 2021 in New
Glasgow at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her
parents, Chester and Jessie (Archibald) Johnson; beloved husband of 52
years, G. Stuart Humphreys; cherished brother, Lloyd and sister,
Eunice and their spouses, Velma and Don; and nephew, Stephen Johnson.
She left behind many who cherished her as a remarkable mother,
grandmother, aunt, nurse and friend. She is survived by her daughter,
Carolyn Baldwin (Steven); grandchildren, Benjamin (Sheena), Daniel
(Britney), Helene (Luke), great-grandchildren, Emerson, Elijah, Audra
and Bea; sister-in-law, Gloria Ingram (Ross); cousin, Glenn Gertson
(Jan); nieces, Kathy Bond (Kirk), Helen (Will) Funk, Lynda-Lee Ingram;
nephews, Gordon Fisher (Myrna), David, Robert and Kevin Ingram; and
great nieces and nephews. Doreen leaves behind many dear friends and
will be greatly missed by her lifetime friend, Vivian Boone. She left
a legacy of love.
Doreen was born on May 28, 1933 in Upper
Economy and treasured her childhood home, spending as much time there
as she could and relishing every aspect of country life. She lived out
her faith in her work as a nurse and was widely recognized
for caring for her patients with compassion and dedication.
Doreen was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton
since 1964, a true role model and leader in her own
right, serving as the Missionary President for many years and
as a member of the Gideons. Doreen’s home
was filled with warmth and many will remember being welcomed with a
plate of her famous biscuits. She shared her energy,
good will and hospitality with everyone she met, even after
her move to Highcrest Place in
2014.
The family would like to thank Linda Freeman and the staff at
Highcrest Place for their exceptional care and compassion. Special
thanks to Kathy Bond (“little Doreen”) and Cheryl
Boyd, her “N.S. daughters” and to Dale Lawson her
long-time friend for attending to her over these last few
years. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society,
Gideons or Church of the Nazarene would be greatly
appreciated.
A private service for family and close friends will be held
at the Church of the Nazarene. A public burial will be held at
Hillside Cemetery at 3 pm Sunday, September 26. Arrangements are under
the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Doreen Humphreys 19332021..
Death notice for the town of: Trenton, Province: Nova Scotia