It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hilda
Catherine Storey, age 94, of Amherst. Hilda passed away
peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Saturday,
August 22, 2015.
Born in Springhill Junction,
she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Greta (Harrison)
Storey.
Hilda was a faithful member of the
Parish of Christ Church (Anglican) Amherst, NS. She was an active
member of ACW and was their treasurer for many years. Hilda was a
devoted member of the Altar Guild and shared her gift of sewing on
many linens and also for the junior choir. Hilda was a real homemaker
for her brother Lorne and herself. They took several trips to England,
especially on celebrations of the Royal Family.
She will be sadly missed by her nephew Colin
McCabe of Sackville, NB, nieces, Joan Dawson of Bedford, NS
and Barbara West of Moncton, NB, cousin, Doreen Gaskin of Scarborough
ON.
Hilda was the last surviving member of her
family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Verna
and Mary, brothers, Earl,Raymond, Donald, Murray &
Lorne.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral
Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). No visitation by
request. Funeral service will be held from Christ Church, Amherst, NS
on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Charlotte Ross
officiating. Burial to take place in Christ Church Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Hilda may be made to Saint
John Ambulance, Christ Church or charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
Hilda's online obituary at www.furlongjones.ca or the funeral home
Facebook page.