The family of Eleanor Ruth
Prentice are saddened to announce her peaceful passing
at Springhill All Saints Hospital on January 16, 2022 at the age of
99.
Born September 3rd, 1922 in Springhill,
she lived most of her life in Springhill, except for the past few
years at Centennial Villa in Amherst. Eleanor was a lifelong member of
St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church and the Springhill chapter
of IODE. An avid card player, she spent many years joining friends for
their Wednesday night game of bridge and more recently cards with
friends at Centennial Villa. Eleanor in her quiet way contributed in
many ways to her community through baking, knitting and
volunteering.
Many summers were spent at Northport, NS
and that love has passed on to her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Her family dinners and sweet trays are lifelong
memories for her grandkids.
She is survived by son John (Barbara),
and daughter Ruth Norton (Stuart), five grandchildren – Erin(Mac)
Adams, Chris (Anna)Prentice, Colin (Kourtney)Prentice, Jilliian(Joe)
Wallace, Graham(Marie)Norton, eleven great grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Eleanor was predeceased by husband W.G.
Prentice, parents Embert and Flora Wry, and siblings Douglas and
Muriel. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family.
Arrangements are under the care of A. H.
Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlene Street, Springhill (902-597-2361).
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm from
the A. H. Brown Funeral Home, with K. Ruth Gamble, DLM officiating.
Burial to follow in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. The
family has requested that masks be worn.
The family would like to extend thanks
and appreciation to the staff of Centennial Villa and All Saints
Hospital for their kindness and care.
Donations in memory of Eleanor may be
made to charity of choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Services
Facebook Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eleanor R Prentice 1922 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia