Iona Marguerite (Ford) Dodds – 88, Bible Hill, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015, at VG Site, QEII, Halifax, following a very brief illness. Born June 27, 1927, in Hadleyville, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Myers) Hadley.

Iona worked at Stanfield’s as a seamstress for many years. She was a very loving person who had a strong faith.

Iona is survived by her sons, David Ford, Truro; Gordon Ford, Edmonton, Alberta; Wayne Ford, Grande Prairie, Alberta; Allen Dodds (Candace Williams), Stoney Plain, Alberta; grandchildren, April Ford, Shawn Ford, Amanda Ford, Johnathan Ford, Katie Dodds; great grandson, Joseph Ford; sisters, Edna Toole, Manchester; Eva Abbot, Guysborough; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Harry Ford; second husband, Robert Dodds; brother, Wallace Hadley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Iona’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2015, and funeral service 2 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015, Wayne Hutchinson officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Iona’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolences may be sent to the family by viewing Iona’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com