Obituary for ~
Bessie Leigh Feltmate
Unnamed, dated 1968. {Her name was Bessie Leigh (Munroe) Feltmate }
Mrs Angus Feltmate, White Head, Dec 31 -
There passed away at midnight
December 24, in Eastern Memorial Hospital,
Mrs Angus Feltmate in her 84th
year.
Although in failing health for some time her passing came
as a shock
to her relatives and friends.
She was the last surviving member of the
family of
the late Mr and Mrs Reuben Munroe.
All her life was spent in this
community
where she gave of her time and talent, having been church
organist
at Grace United Church since her early teens.
She was also Sunday
School Superintendant
and teacher for many years and also a valued member
of the UCW.
She is survived by her husband in his 90th year,
also by four
sons, harry and Austin ,
of this community, Everett of Port Morien, C.B.
and Donald of Halifax; by two daughters
(Ada) Mrs Vernon Munroe of Halifax
and (Dora)
Mrs Lawrence Snyder of Sheet Harbour; by 15 grandchildren
and 16
great grandchildren. One daughter predeceased her
in infancy. Many nieces
and nephews also survive.
The burial service took place from Grace United
Church
with Rev D L Nicol of Guysboro officiating at the Church as well as
at graveside.
Mrs Ira George of Upper White Head was organist and hymns
sung were
"Safe In The Arms of Jesus" and "Abide With ME."
The choir sang
the anthem, "Out of my Bondage"
which was a favourite of the deceased.
Pallbearers were four sons, Harry, Austin, Everett and Donald
and two
sons-in-law, Vernon Munroe and Lawrence Snyder.
Interment was in the United
Church cemetery
with undertakers, Rhynolds of Queensport in attendance.
Obituary submitted and typed by Peggy Feltmate
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