LUMSDEN, Roberta
Mae – It is said that good things come in small
packages and that statement truly applied to Bertie. Tiny in stature,
but mighty in personality, will and action, she made a big impact on
everyone who knew her.
Bertie was born in her beloved Canso
and moved to Bedford as a young girl. She was a loyal and loving
daughter to her parents, Alden and Alice (Tyler) Lumsden. She was
pre-deceased by her parents and her loving partner, Jim
George.
Bertie was above all, a woman of
faith. As a lifelong member of Bedford Baptist Church, she served in
many parts of ministry over the years as a choir member, Sunday School
teacher, Backyard Bible Club leader, Prayer Chain organizer and
Visitation Committee member. She had a special heart for Missions and
was involved with the Women’s Missions Society for many
years. She was part of a wonderful group of women friends from the
church who cared for, prayed for and supported one another over the
years.
Bertie worked as a babysitter for many
Bedford families and loved and cared for more than 60 children over
the years. Her whole face would light up whenever little ones were
around and she had an amazing way of listening and connecting with
children.
Bertie lived on Rutledge Street for
most of her life. She proudly took care of her home and property and
was a thoughtful neighbour. She had lifelong friendships with many of
the young people she grew up with in Central Bedford. She was well
known to the taxi drivers, grocery store clerks and bank tellers she
saw on her weekly errands and always stopped to talk and have a bit of
fun. She was proud of being thrifty and loved her trips to the Dollar
Store!
Bertie had a wonderful way of letting
people know she cared. She kept a full basket of greeting cards and
stamps by her chair so she always had one on hand to send for every
occasion. She loved to make beautiful knitted blankets and sweaters to
welcome new babies and always made sure to have a stock of candy canes
to give to children at Christmas. She loved to visit with people over
the phone and was always happy to welcome you into her home for a cup
of tea and a chat. Bertie had a well-loved collection of gospel music
and enjoyed every opportunity to listen to the Gaithers and the
Blackwood Brothers.
Bertie loved her family, looked out
for her siblings and was an incredibly proud Aunt. She is survived by
her sister Carol, Bedford, brother Gerald (Nellie), Canso, nephew
Robert (Sydney), Edmonton and several special cousins.
A memorial service
will be held at 1p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Bedford Baptist
Church, 158 Rocky Lake Drive, Bedford. Friends and
relatives are invited to attend. open to those who wish to attend.
Masks and proof of vaccination with ID is mandatory at the
church.
In honour of Bertie’s advocacy and
support of Mental Health, memorial contributions may be made to the
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia (www.mentalhealthns.ca/donate)
or to Bedford Baptist Church (www.bedfordbaptist.ca/).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roberta Mae Lumsden 1936 2021..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia