Edna
Pearl "Bunnie" Tarrant - 85, Harmony and
Elk Court, Brookfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her
children, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Colchester East Hants
Health Centre, Truro. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the
late Norman and Christena (MacRae) MacCalder and the wife of the late
Reverend James Edward Sauvé Tarrant.
Upon
completion of her education, Bunnie spent several years working as a
secretary for Bell Telephone Company. It was during these years she
met Bud and they were married on November 19, 1954. Bunnie later
worked as a secretary at both Mount Allison University and the former
Pine Hill Divinity College while Bud completes his theological
studies. Upon Bud’s ordination, Bunnie retired from working
outside the home to be a housewife, mother and minister’s
wife - a role she had never seen herself in, but one she threw herself
into with gusto. During their charges in Gaspé, PQ,
Dartmouth, NS, Fredericton, NB, St. Stephen, NB, Truro, NS, and New
Mills, NB, Bunnie was often seen filling roles such as secretary,
organist, junior choir leader, UCW member, choir member and
CGIT leader.
Bunnie is survived by her loving daughters, Chris
Greek (Bob), Norman Wells, NT; Hunter "Peggy" Gates
(Lloyd Scott), Edmonton, Alberta; grandchildren, Rachael Verville
(François), Robbie Greek, Teddy Greek (Carolyn), James
Tarrant; great grandchildren, Ryan and Tina Verville and Riley, Anna,
and Lizzie Greek; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and
husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Rae (Everett) Purcell,
Eleanor MacCalder, Norma (James) Hall, Anna (Bill) Blakey.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall -
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Bunnie’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 15,
2018, and funeral service 10 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2018, Reverend
Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Interment will
be held at 2 p.m., at Camp Hill Cemetery, 1600 Summer Street, Halifax.
Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Bunnie’s
memory to the Mission & Service Fund of The United Church of
Canada is a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Bunnie’s
obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence"
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com