KING, Myrtle Velda Clyde – Age 89, Port Hawkesbury passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Born in Louisbourg she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Wilson) Beaver. Myrtle was a bookkeeper by profession but spent most of her adult life as a stay-at-home Mom. She was proud of her Louisbourg heritage and loved visiting and entertaining family over the years. She enjoyed a good laugh and was always up for a road trip. Myrtle had a great partner in Leonard and they went on many adventures as Charles and Brenda were growing up. She adored her four grandchildren and would take every opportunity to spend time with each one of them. She loved hearing their stories and was proud of their accomplishments. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation and thanks to all of Myrtle's caregivers, in particular past and present staff of the Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Surviving are her daughter, Brenda (Bob) MacEachern, Port Hastings; son, Charles (Fiona) King, Cleveland; brother, Everett (Greta) Beaver, Louisbourg; grandchildren, Cameron, Heather and Courtney. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; granddaughter, Nicole; sisters, Catherine Harris, Haroldine MacKay; brothers, John, Everett in infancy, Harold, Hughie, Tommy, Donald, Melvin and Duncan. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday from St. Mark’s United Church, Port Hawkesbury with Nan Corrigan DM officiating. Burial will follow in Southbrook Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury. Memorial donations may be made to the Niki King Memorial Bursary Fund or to St. Mark’s United Church. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Saturday, September 22, 2018 Visitation Time 6-8 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury Service Information Service Date Sunday, September 23, 2018 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury Burial Information Burial Date Sunday, September 23, 2018 Burial Time Following the Funeral Service Burial Location Southbrook Cemetery, Port Hawkewsbury