Leola Ann
Bates – 75, Stewiacke,
passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at home, following a period of ill
health. Born in Upper Musquodoboit, she was a daughter of the late
Robert and Florence (Fleck) Hutchinson.
Leola worked with MT&T as an operator until having
children. Then, she worked at Searle’s Greenhouses in Middle
Stewiacke; her boys remember getting off the bus and hanging out with
her at the greenhouses until they were old enough to stay at home on
their own after school. In later years, she worked at Truro Answering
Service and Paradise Taxi until she retired.
Being the oldest child in her family, she wasn’t
only the “Big Sister” but she took on the role of a Mother
figure for her younger siblings. Family was always first with Leola,
caring for her younger siblings and then raising her own
children.
She absolutely loved cooking and baking; everyone wanted one
of her cakes with boiled icing for their birthday and a piece of her
lemon pie at Christmas. She also loved to travel, having visited
Florida, Alberta, Ontario and many other family vacation destinations.
Many will treasure her gifts of knitted items and remember her love of
fishing and a good game of crib. She was a member of Middle Stewiacke
United Church where she was also a member of the UCW.
Leola is survived by her sons, Brent (Anna) Bates, Regina,
Saskatchewan; Kevin (Renee) Bates, Stewiacke; grandchildren, Kraig,
Gregory, Garrett, Courtney; great grandchildren, Daycee, Deacon;
brother, Sterling (Cindy) Hutchinson, Thorhild, Alberta; sisters, Mary
(Reg) Sill, Middle Stewiacke; Linda (Dale) Begbie, London, Ontario;
Wendy (David) Logan, Upper Musquodoboit; several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Walter
Bates; sister, Pauline Dyke; grandson, Korey Bates.
Special thanks are extended to all of the health care team
who cared for and supported Leola and her family over the
years.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 31,
2022, at Middle Stewiacke United Church, 21 Cloverdale Road, Middle
Stewiacke, Reverend Michael Henderson officiating. (Face masks are
encouraged; thank you for your co-operation.) Interment in Middle
Stewiacke Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Leola’s
memory to Canadian Cancer Society 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 Leola’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leola Ann Bates 1946 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia