Estella Folkins, formerly of Dorchester, NB, passed away peacefully at the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville, NB on February 6, 2015.

She was born in 1921 at Snider Mountain, NB to Edgar and Mae (Long) Carson.

After graduating from school, she attended the Provincial Normal School in Fredericton, NB graduating in 1940.  She taught in various communities in Kings County, NB until her marriage to Ronald Folkins on September 6, 1944.  She became a homemaker and was post mistress in the community of Berwick, NB in the early 1950's.

She was a loving mother to Ritchie (Alice) of Cherry Burton, Marion Wry of Moncton, Elsie (Mike) Hicks of Moncton, Warren (Wendy) of Dorchester, and Lloyd (Donna) of Riverview;  a loving nanny to thirteen grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.  

She is also survived by brother Gerald of Sussex; as well as many nieces, nephews.

The farm in Dorchester was a favorite place for the family to visit and holds many happy memories.

She was predeceased by her husband Ronald, three sisters and two brothers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506) 364-1300.  There will be no visitation by request.  Internment will be held in Berwick, NB in the spring.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Drew Nursing Home for the loving care of their Mom and Nanny.

Those wishing to make a donation in Estella's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Estella's obituary online at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook Page.