Roxella Jean "Roxy" (Lynds)
Geddes – 103, formerly of Brookside,
Colchester County, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 9,
2014, at Vimy Court (Shannex), Bible Hill, with her loving daughter at
her side. Born August 7, 1911, in Central North River, she was a
daughter of the late Hiriam Davis and Mary "Minnie"
(Cavanaugh) Lynds.
Roxy
attended Success Business College, Truro, and following her marriage,
she resided in Central North River for several years. She also lived
in James River, Antigonish County for four years and upon returning to
Truro, she was employed as a front desk clerk and accountant for
Bagnell’s Launderers and Cleaners. Roxy will be
remembered for her kindness and consideration to all people, and for
her never-ending love and dedication to her family and friends. She
had a quiet and confident Christian faith that sustained her in life
and in death. She was called "A Mitten Knittin Wonder" as
for several years she knitted mittens and caps for Truro Boys and
Girls Club, Maggie’s Place or for anyone else she knew that
just needed some warmth.
She
was a member of First Baptist Church, Truro, where she was actively
involved in the June Allen Women’s Missionary Society,
Lady’s Social Circle, honourary member of The United Baptist
Women’s Missionary Union of the Atlantic Provinces and a
life member of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society of
Canada.
Roxy
is survived by her son, Elroy (Marje) Geddes, Valley, Colchester
County; daughter, Marjorie Murray, Brookside, Colchester County;
grandsons, Paul (Cynthia) Geddes, Comox, British Columbia; Blaine
Geddes, Ottawa, Ontario; granddaughter, Shelley Geddes (Sheldon),
Calgary, Alberta; several great grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; sister, Amy (Doug) Dixon, Brockville,
Ontario; brother-in-law, Doug MacKenzie, Truro; daughter-in-law,
Nellie "Betty" Geddes, Truro; several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Maurice
Geddes; son, Ronald Geddes; granddaughters, Carole, Monica, Cathy;
brother, Ralph Lynds; one brother in infancy; sisters, Florence
MacKenzie, Frances (Huntley) McCallum, Gladys (George) McCallum, Helen
(Ross) Archibald; son-in-law, Earle Murray.
Roxy’s family will receive friends from
1-1:45 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014, in First Baptist Church, 759
Prince Street, Truro, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m.,
Reverend Dr. Frank Guinta, Jr. officiating, assisted by The Reverend
Lori Ramsey. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. Interment in
Aenon Baptist Cemetery, Central North River. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Roxy’s memory to First Baptist Church, Aenon
Baptist Cemetery or charity of choice are welcomed. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Roxy’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.
"The time has come for my departure.
I have fought the good
fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is
in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous Judge, will award me on that day – and not only to
me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." Timothy
4: 6-8