M. Joan (MacKeigan) Skidmore – 81, Truro,
formerly of Springhill, passed away peacefully with family by her
side, on her birthday, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Sydney Mines, she was the daughter
of the late William and Mabel (MacDougall) MacKeigan.
In Joan’s early years, she enjoyed curling,
dancing, and hunting. She was an important figure in the Springhill
Skating Club where she served as president for several years and
taught small kids how to skate. She also enjoyed snowmobiling and
going to the camp. She was an avid reader and enjoyed baking and
cooking. Joan lived in Springhill from 1969 to 2007 and worked at the
Springhill Recreation Department from 1986 until her retirement in
2000. In 2007, she moved to Truro.
Joan is survived by her son, Jim Skidmore (Adel Gilbert), Two
Islands; daughter, Corinne (Peter) Bakes, Salmon River; loving
grandchildren, Amanda Skidmore (Luc Sirois), Cory Skidmore (Dominique
Gordon), Joshua Reid (Jordan Forsythe), Miranda Reid, Marie Baird,
Christie Bakes (John Galway), Traci Bakes (Brendan Ambrose);
great-grandchildren, Logan, Levi, Layton, Chase, Ryder, Cas, Gunner,
Jezebella, Asher, Everett, Liam, Matthew, and Sophie; sisters, Willena
Smolenaar, Ontario; Pat (Lawrence) Taylor, New Brunswick; Nadine
(John) Hatcher, Ontario; brother, Frank MacKeigan (Shauna), Sydney
Mines; sister-in-law, Carol (Allen) Wilson, Dartmouth.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her loving
husband, Garnet Keith Skidmore; sister, Elaine (Raymond) Ferneyhough;
brother, Thane; sister, Corinne; brother-in-law, Joe
Smolenaar.
Interment will be held at a later date in New Canaan
Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Joan’s memory
to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Colchester SPCA or any public library
are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Joan’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan Skidmore 1941 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia