Margaret Pauline (Blaikie, Grant) McCulloch – 91, Truro, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born May 18, 1922, in Selma, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Wilema (Chisholm) Blaikie.
Pauline is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Irwin) Fraser, Milford Station; Janet (Brian) Grant, Toronto; Philip (Nan) Grant, formerly of Milford Station and now Valley; grandchildren, Jesse (Alison) Fraser, Calgary; Luke (Sarah) Fraser, Montreal; Kolby and Connor Grant; sisters, Dorothy Peach, Halifax; Alvena Inkpen, Kingston. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years, Carl Spenser Grant; second husband, Garth McCulloch; sister, Muriel Maxwell; half-brother, Willie Urquhart. Mom and her family moved to Middle Musquodoboit when Mom was four years old. She received her education in Musquodoboit.
After graduation, she clerked at the local store and met the love of her life, Carl, at a dance. One year later they were married and moved to Milford Station where Carl operated his Dad’s farm. Mom became a member of Milford United Church, where she was an active member of UCW and church choir. She was instrumental in organizing Milford Home and School Association. Mom served with East Hants Health Authority Board for a term in 1982. She was a member of Elmsdale Chapter OES # 55; in her 50 plus years as a member, she served three terms as Worthy Matron, served as District Deputy Grand Matron in 1972, held many other offices, became a charter and life member in 2001 and received her 50 year jewel in 2006. She was also an affiliate member of Myrtle Chapter OES, Truro, where she served as organist.
Mom loved music – singing, dancing and playing the piano and organ, and in earlier years, loved tennis and skating. Mom earned her driver’s license at the age of 15, as the examiner had seen her driving, and she drove right up until her passing. She was a competent driver who was admired for her "backing up" abilities. Mom moved to Debert in 1983 and enjoyed her membership with Faith Baptist Church in Great Village, meeting a new circle of friends and becoming active in the music program. She was a very accomplished seamstress and she gloated about her ability to never have to use a calculator for math. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the VON and the many people who called and dropped treats off to Mom. She loved the surprises.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Pauline’s family will receive friends from 2-4, 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2014, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, Pastor Steve Adams officiating. Reception will follow. Private interment in Gays River Cemetery, Gays River. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Pauline’s memory to Colchester East Hants Health Centre or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Pauline’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
