Reta Blanche (McLellan)
Nelson – 84, Central
Onslow, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Colchester East Hants
Health Centre, Truro. Born in Lower Onslow, she was the daughter of
the late Lewis and Marion (Peters) McLellan.
Reta graduated from Nursing at Halifax Children’s
Hospital in 1953 and did private duty nursing in the Truro area. Reta
was the organist at Trinity United Church for more than 30 years. She
loved music night at Lower Onslow Community Centre and shared many
happy years with friends and family at the cottage at Shortts
Lake.
Reta is survived by her husband of 62 years, Brenton; son,
Rod (Julie); daughters, Kathy, Joanne (Clayton) Gamble, Barbara (Rob)
Sullivan; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Along with
her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Jeffery; brother, Robert
"Bob" McLellan.
Reta’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Road,
Upper Onslow. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Reta’s memory to Trinity United Church
or a charity of choice are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolences may be sent to the family by viewing Reta’s
obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence"
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com