Obituary (Frances E. MacLeod)

Frances E. MacLeod
1933 - 2021

Frances E. MacLeod

MacLeod, Frances E. – Age 88, of Dartmouth, formerly of Parrsboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Gables Lodge in Amherst. Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of the late George and Lena (Yorke) Erb. She is survived by a daughter Sheila (John Wiebe), daughter-in-law Paula, grandson Max, granddaughter Mya and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son John and her brother Curtis. Frances attended Truro Normal College to become a legal stenographer. In 1952, she married Max MacLeod and they moved to Halifax, Shelburne, finally settling in Dartmouth. Her son John was born in 1957 and daughter Sheila in 1962. Frances stayed home to raise her children. She played piano at Grace United Church, volunteered for the March of Dimes, assisted with various elections and was a league bowler. Frances was never without a pet cat. After her divorce in 1975, Frances returned to work in legal offices, eventually working for the Department of Justice at the Dartmouth Provincial Court House from where she retired in 1996. Frances’ constant companion from 1989 until his death in 2003 was Ralph McElmon. Throughout her retirement years Frances was active at Dartmouth Seniors, quilting group, TOPS and loved playing cards/cribbage with company. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Thanks go out to Hill neighbours whose help enabled her to stay in her own home until this Spring. Funeral service will take place at the South End Baptist Church in Dartmouth on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11 am, Rev. Dr. Leslie McCurdy officiating. A graveside committal service will follow at Parrsboro Baptist Cemetery at 4 pm, Pastor David Forbes officiating. All are welcome! In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, all people attending the church funeral and cemetery graveside service will be required to provide Proof of Double Vaccination and Government issued ID in order to attend the services. Masks must be worn at all times during the services. Memorial donations may be made to the Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of choice.

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