Obituary

unnamed paper, dated 1968
(note from Rose: the Halifax Herald obituary index shows that an obit appeared for her on December 31, 1968)

BESSIE LEIGH FELTMATE

Mrs Angus Feltmate, White Head, Dec 31 - There passed away at midnight December 24, in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Mrs Angus Feltmate in her 84th year. Although in failing health for some time her passing came as a shock to her relatives and friends. She was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr and Mrs Reuben Munroe. all her life was spent in this community where she gave of her time and talent, having been church organist at Grace United Church since her early teens. She was also Sunday School Superintendant and teacher for many years and also a valued member of the UCW. She is survived by her husband in his 90th year, also by four sons, Harry and Austin, of this community, Everett of Port Morien, C.B . and Donald of Halifax; by two daughters (Ada) Mrs Vernon Munroe of Halifax and (Dora) Mrs Lawrence Snyder of Sheet Harbour; by 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. One daughter predeceased her in infancy. Many nieces and nephews also survive. The burial service took place from Grace United Church with Rev D L Nicol of Guysboro officiating at the Church as well as at graveside. Mrs Ira George of Upper White Head was organist and hymns sung were "Safe In The Arms of Jesus" and "Abide With ME." The choir sang the anthem, "Out of my Bondage" which was a favourite of the deceased. Pallbearers were four sons, Harry, Austin, Everett and Donald and two sons-in-law, Vernon Munroe and Lawrence Snyder. Interment was in the United Church cemetery with undertakers, Rhynolds of Queensport in attendance.

contributed by Peggy Feltmate

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unnamed paper, dated 1968 (note from Rose: the Halifax Herald obituary index shows that an obit appeared for her on December 31, 1968)
BESSIE LEIGH FELTMATE
Mrs Angus Feltmate, White Head, Dec 31 - There passed away at midnight December 24, in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Mrs Angus Feltmate in her 84th year. Although in failing health for some time her passing came as a shock to her relatives and friends. She was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr and Mrs Reuben Munroe. all her life was spent in this community where she gave of her time and talent, having been church organist at Grace United Church since her early teens. She was also Sunday School Superintendant and teacher for many years and also a valued member of the UCW. She is survived by her husband in his 90th year, also by four sons, Harry and Austin, of this community, Everett of Port Morien, C.B . and Donald of Halifax; by two daughters (Ada) Mrs Vernon Munroe of Halifax and (Dora) Mrs Lawrence Snyder of Sheet Harbour; by 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. One daughter predeceased her in infancy. Many nieces and nephews also survive. The burial service took place from Grace United Church with Rev D L Nicol of Guysboro officiating at the Church as well as at graveside. Mrs Ira George of Upper White Head was organist and hymns sung were "Safe In The Arms of Jesus" and "Abide With ME." The choir sang the anthem, "Out of my Bondage" which was a favourite of the deceased. Pallbearers were four sons, Harry, Austin, Everett and Donald and two sons-in-law, Vernon Munroe and Lawrence Snyder. Interment was in the United Church cemetery with undertakers, Rhynolds of Queensport in attendance.
contributed by Peggy Feltmate
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