Leona Pearl Pye – 78, Upper Brookside. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Leona Pye at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Born at the family farm in Upper Brookside, she was a daughter of the late Rayburn and Helen (Langille) Staples.
Deeply devoted to her family and an avid gardener, Leona’s happiest moments were spent either in her gardens or with her grandchildren, of whom she was extremely proud.
Leona is survived by her husband of 61 years, Burton, daughters, Lynn, Heather (Sandy McLane), Kelly (John MacDonald); grandchildren, Patrick, Holly, Sarah-Jean, Samuel, Michael, Katherine; great grandchildren, Julie, Chesley, Wyatt; sister, Etta Dewar (whose support through Mom’s illness we appreciated more than words can say); sisters-in-law, Carole Pye and Gillian Pye.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Rufus Staples, Murray Staples, Dexter Staples; brothers-in-law, Carson Dewar, Bill (Isabel) Pye, Ralph Pye, Milton Pye; sister-in-law, Verna (Jack) Chiasson.
Special thanks to Home Support Workers Melissa, Trina, Shannon, Pam, Rene, Nancy, Christine and Mandy, whose compassionate care allowed Mom to remain in her home; Lisa Weatherbee, Palliative Consult Nurse, whose weekly visits brought a smile to Mom’s face, Becky Langille, Rachel MacDonald, Dr. Don Rowe, Dr. Gary Altenkirk, Dr. David Henderson, Dr. Cortney Smith and the entire Palliative Care Team at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, especially Danielle, Janet, Kendal, Mary Jane and Anne whose kindness will forever be remembered.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Leona’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018, and funeral service 11 a.m., Friday, August 17, 2018, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley. If so desired, donations in Leona’s memory Colchester East Hants Hospice Society or Palliative Care Unit (CEHHC) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Leona’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com