CARRIGAN, Mildred Dorothy – 63, Sand Point, Guysborough Co. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Dorothy Carrigan, on Thursday, January 5, 2012, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish with her husband Edwin at her side. Mildred was the youngest child of the late Lyle and Myrtle Carrigan. Born April 4, 1948 in Guysborough and lived her life in Sand Point. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Melford and was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary, Seven Communities Volunteer Fire Department, Hadleyville. Mildred was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend to many, but above all was a devoted mother to Nicholas, of whom she was so proud. Mildred was happiest when she was at home gardening or planning her next decorating adventure. She spent her leisure time with her family and her special buddies Joe and Tessa the cats. Saturday morning coffee with her sister Sharon highlighted both their weeks. When Mildred wasn’t at home, she could be found behind her desk at the library in Mulgrave. She was hired on April 21, 1969 as a clerk typist and over the years moved to the job of Library Assistant in charge of reference, inter-library loans and collections and remained in this position until her death. She was a valued and respected employee and was dedicated to the many patrons she served, many of whom would only speak to "Mildred" when they called. Mildred was a fountain of knowledge and was everyone’s go-to person if they were stumped by a question, as she could always find you an answer. For 42 years of exemplary customer service, having answered more than 80,000 reference questions, Mildred was honoured with a Resolution passed in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly on December 8, 2011. Mildred is survived by her husband, Edwin (Junior) Miles, Sand Point; son, Nicholas Miles, P. Eng, Calgary; step-daughter, Sherry Miles, Mulgrave; she is also survived by her sisters, Doris Lamond, New York; Patricia Joyce Lake, Mulgrave; Ina (George) Stecca, Oakville, Ont; Sharon (Ronald) Behie, Sand Point; brothers, Ronald (Betty), Mississauga, Ont; Earl (Jessie), Sand Point; Harold, Vancouver; brother-in-law, Chester (Bernadine) Miles, Oshawa, Ont; Mildred was also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mildred was predeceased by her brother, Francis and her mother-in-law, Ivy Miles, Mulgrave; The family would like to thank Dr. Michelle Murphy, the Oncology Team, 3rd Floor Staff and the Palliative Care Team at St. Martha’s for their care and support. We would like to extend a special thanks to Mildred’s dear friends Mary Thelma Farrell and Louie Grady for just "being there". Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 10, from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. in the Mulgrave and Area Resting Place, Mulgrave. Funeral Service will be Wednesday January 11, at 11a.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Melford, with Rev. Evelyn Knorr officiating. Burial at a later date. In leiu of flowers. Donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church Building Fund, Eastern Counties Regional Library Memorial Fund, or to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements for Mildred are under the care and direction of the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation January 10, 2012 Visitation Time 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation Location Mulgrave and Area Resting Place Service Information Service Date Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. James Anglican Church, Middle Melford Burial Information Burial Date At a Later Date