MUNROE, Avis
Sophia
MUNROE, Avis Sophia - 90, passed away April 1, 2003, in the Palliative
Care Unit, VG Site, QEII. Born in Yankee Harbour, Guysborough Co., she
was a daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Creamer) Peitzsche. She
worked for many years at the Gate Canteen in the Halifax Shipyards for
the CNIB. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and having friends over for a visit.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is
survived by her husband, Eric; sons, Donald Pickrem (Margaret), Truro;
Carl Pickrem (companion Julia Bremner), Bedford; brother, Wilfred, Orlando,
Fla.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband, John Aubrey Pickrem (1967);
sister, Mamie Smith; brother, Ainslie Peitzsche. Visitation will be
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., funeral Friday at 11 a.m., both in Atlantic
Funeral Home, Bayers Road. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home
Reception Centre. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses or a charity of choice.
On-line condolences: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com
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