Pearl Edwina (Rumsey)
Morrisey – 97, Truro,
formerly of Belmont. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the
passing of Pearl Edwina Morrisey, on Thursday April 28, 2016, at Wynn
Park Villa, Truro, surrounded by her loving family. Born in
Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, she was a daughter of the late Edward
and Blanche (Balcom) Rumsey.
She was the loving mother of daughters: Blanche Priest, Pearl
(Charles) Priest, Shirley (Jim) Roode, Phyllis Harvey, Donna (Clint)
Jamieson, Kathy (Harvey) Veniott, Lori Jean; sons: Charles, Kenneth
(Valerie), Karl; cool grandmother with a great sense of humour to
seven grandchildren: Krista-Leigh (Brad), Shelley (Parker), Michele
(Blair), Kim (Cody), Christopher (Jodi), Ashley (Matt), Amanda (Glenn)
and eleven great-grandchildren: Brandon, Maddy, Harrison, Mya, Sofi,
Katherine, Harland, Heath, Morgan, Emily, Victoria. She is also
survived by a special niece and nephew, Carolyn MacPhee of Edmonton,
Alberta, and Hugh Struthers, Ontario, as well as cousins, Minnie (Bob)
Sowerby, Kentville, and Phyllis Hinchcliffe, Wynn Park
Villa.
Edwina was a long-time resident of Belmont where she
dedicated her life to raising her family after being widowed at a
young age. She made many sacrifices in her life to ensure her family
came first. She cherished family gatherings and took special
care in preparing those delicious Sunday and holiday
dinners. She was a dedicated past volunteer with St.
John’s Ambulance and was an adherent of Belmont Baptist
Church. Mom had a passion for books and was an avid reader throughout
her life. She enjoyed travelling, experiencing new things
and exploring new places. She loved her early morning coffee
and tackling the daily crossword puzzles while listening to her
favourite country music songs and fiddle music. She waited for the
arrival of spring to watch her flowers grow and to hear the sounds of
spring, especially the frogs singing.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Alonzo Morrisey;
sisters, Leatta (MacLellan) Struthers, Hattie MacLellan; son-in-law,
Eldon Priest; step-father, Hugh MacLellan.
A heartfelt gratitude to the VON care workers who assisted
Mom while at home, as well as Dr. Locke and the wonderful staff at
Wynn Park Villa who lovingly cared for our Mom during her residency
there. They truly made it a home away from home and became her
extended family.
In keeping with Mom’s wishes, there will be no
visitation and a private family service will be held under the
direction of Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro, Reverend Henry Boehm officiating.
Interment in Belmont Cemetery. If so desired, donations in
Pearl’s memory to Wynn Park Villa Recreation Department or
Belmont Cemetery Corporation are welcomed. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Pearl’s
obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Goodbye my family, my life
is past
I loved you all to the very last
Weep
not for me, but courage take
Love each other for my sake.
For those you love don’t go away
They walk
beside you every day.