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WALLACE, Alma “Mae” – age 98 of West St. Andrews, passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2024, in The Mira, Truro. Born in Earltown, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Christine (Matheson) Sutherland.
Mae received her teaching education from the Normal College in Truro and taught for several years in one-room schoolhouses. She met her husband, Donnie, while teaching. Mae was a member of the West St. Andrews Ladies Aid. She was also a choir member and volunteered for the local community hall for many years. Mae enjoyed quilting, knitting and puzzles. She liked playing cards and even got a 28 hand in cribbage.
Mae is survived by her daughters, Alma, Bonnie, Betty (Don); grandchildren, Ian (Tara), Heather (Robert), Angie, Amy (Stephen), Brandy (Eric), Jody (Micheal); 8 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth; brother, Alwyn.
Besides her parents, Mae was predeceased by her husband Donald; sister, Margie.
Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held from 10 am – 10:45 am on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie. A funeral service will follow in the same location immediately after the visitation at 11 am. Rev. Natalie Buchanan-Rutherford officiating. A private interment will follow.
Donations in Mae’s memory may be made to Pine Grove Cemetery, 2840 Alton Road, Stewiacke East, NS B0N 2J0.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at The Mira for the excellent care and kindness shown to mom.
Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Mae can be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com
1926 2024
Death notice for the town of: Shubenacadie, Province: Nova Scotia
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