Geraldine M. Canning
1936 - 2010
CANNING, Geraldine M. – 74, of Parrsboro passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro with her family and friends by her side. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Raynold and Gladys (O’Rourke) Melanson. In 1957, she married her childhood sweetheart, “Aubie”. She was a graduate of The Grace Maternity Hospital, Halifax. She nursed during the 1956 and 1958 Springhill Mine Disasters at All Saints Hospital, Springhill; and her nursing career spanned 38 years at the South Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Parrsboro. Geraldine served on the Town of Parrsboro Recreation Committee, the Parrsboro School Reunion Committee, and contributed greatly to achieve financial support for several Grade 12 class trips. As the wife of the Fire Chief, she was also a member of the Parrsboro Volunteer Fire Department and raised funds for the new Parrsboro Fire Hall in 1971. She enjoyed playing cards, crafts and walking the beach at Two Islands, where the family delighted in their summer home. The greatest joy of her life was her three grandchildren, Josh, Tessa and Adam. To all who knew her, she warmly welcomed them to her home; Geraldine never met a stranger. She was loved by everyone she met as she had such a kind and caring way about her. Her popularity goes back to when, as a teenager, she was voted Parrsboro’s most popular girl; she has lived up to her reign all these years. She is survived by her daughter, Debby (Bob) Woods, The Woodlands, Texas; son, Jeff (Kathleen) Canning, Lake Charlotte, Nova Scotia; sister, Nancy (Colin) Curleigh, Parrsboro; grandchildren, Josh and Tessa Woods and Adam Canning; her special niece, Shelley Dow, Parrsboro; sisters-in-law, Lois (Ross) Smith, Parrsboro; Dora Melanson, Hubbards; brother-in-law, David Smith, River Hebert; fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews and much loved by her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Aubie Canning; brother, Byron Melanson; sisters, Jeanie Smith; Joann Courtney (Pete). Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011 at Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro when family and friends will gather to celebrate Geraldine's life, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at St. Brigid's Church, Parrsboro. Committal will take place in the church cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. Charitable donations to the Palliative Care Unit of SCCCC [P.O. Box 489, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, B0M 1S0] or to a charity of choice.
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