Beverly Anne (Wournell) Matheson – 78, Lower Sackville, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at Northwood Ivany Place, Bedford.

Born in Halifax to the late Archibald and Grace (Rose) Wournell, Beverly was an active member of the United Church and attended Knox United Church, Lower Sackville, since 1969. She was a life member of the UCW, taught Sunday school, CGIT leader (St. James Church, Dartmouth), Girl Guide leader (Ramstien, Germany), and a member of the Interchurch Council of Halifax. She received a volunteer award from Lt. Governor James McKinley for her work with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 

As a young girl, her happiest years were spent in Hortonville, Kings County, on the family farm. She later enjoyed time spent with family, especially her much loved grandchildren, at her Lower Sackville home and family cottage in Glengarry, Pictou County. Beverly was a loving and caring person who will be greatly missed.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Albert Franklin "Al" Matheson; daughter, Joanne (Geir-Atle) Matheson-Søvik, Bedford; son, Steven (Judith), Eastern Passage; grandchildren, Kathleen, Sarah, Paxton; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Marjorie, Ramona; brother, Robert "Bob". Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Northwood Ivany Place for providing compassionate and dignified care in her final years. 

Funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Knox United Church, 567 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett officiating. Reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Lorne Cemetery, Pictou County. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Beverly’s memory to Knox United Church are welcomed. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Beverly’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com