Obituary
Melba Madeline Doane, 95 years of age, of Surf Lodge Nursing Home, Lockeport, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Lodge. Born in Shag Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah “Jeremy & Gertrude (Nickerson) Watkins.
Melba worked for Canada Post and as a book keeper for many years. She was a member of the Barrington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed camping and going down to Maine for shopping trips.
Melba will be sadly missed by her son, Robert Jeffrey (Beverly); grandsons, Arthur (Erin), Adam (Nicole); great grand kids, Ethan, Abby, Izaak & Benjamin.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Brenton; infant son, David; sisters, Margaret Greenwood, Oneita Shand, Thelma Cleveland, Kathleen Shand, Mildred Nickerson, brother, Edward Watkins.
The family would like to thank the staff of Surf Lodge for their care and compassion for mom these past three years.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Barrington. No visitation by request. A graveside service will be held at the River Dale Cemetery, River Head on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Family flowers only. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Barrington-Port Latour Fire Department, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to huskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at www.huskilson.net
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Melba Madeline Doane March 14 1927 September 13 2022..
H.M.Huskilson funeral homes and crematorium
Death notice for the town of: Lockeport, Province: Nova Scotia