It is with great sadness we announce the passing of
Eileen Audrey Henwood, 100 years, of
Springhill, formerly of Amherst, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in
High-Crest Nursing Home, Springhill.
Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Herbert
and Georgina (DeVine) Burton.
She was an adherent to the St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church,
Springhill, and formerly Trinity-St. Stephen United Church,
Amherst.
Eileen, Mom, Mama, Nana, was a woman of faith, love and
inspiration.
She will be sadly missed by her sons, Carson (Dianne) of
Ottawa and David of Amherst; grandchildren Anne Marie (Murray) Harman,
Ottawa, and Ross (Agata) Henwood, Ottawa; great grandchildren Jenna
(Jordan) and Luke; brothers, Simon, Port Elgin, ON, and Pat
(Marianne), Saint John, NB; as well as many caring nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril; sisters, Evelyn
Pyke, Betty Adams, Joyce Burton, Leona Aniol; Margaret Cox and Shirley
Ann Burton; brothers, Donald, Clayton, Dennis and John
Edward.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A H
Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill,
(902 597 2361). A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at
the St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church in Springhill, on Saturday, June
17, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery,
Springhill.
Many thanks to the staff of High-Crest for their support and
compassionate care so much that she called it home.
Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Amherst YMCA,
or the St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Eileen’s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eileen Audrey Henwood 1922 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia