Obituary of Norma Edwards

Marion 'Norma' Edwards

The family of Norma Edwards sadly announce the sudden passing of their Mother and Grandmother who peacefully left us on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Milford Haven Nursing Home, Guysborough, NS after a wonderful day of celebrating her ninety-first birthday.

Norma was born in Florence N.S. on January 13, 1932, moved to Glace Bay as a young girl and spent her adult life in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. Norma is remembered as a kind and caring woman to her family, her neighbours, and her community. Her early work life included employment as a telephone operator with MT&T, retail clothing clerk at Eaton’s, and as a playground supervisor at Centennial Elementary.

Throughout her life Norma was a very active volunteer with the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lionette’s, and CGIT. Her most active community involvement was with the numerous church and community choirs for over 50 years, and her singing continued to entertain residents at Milford Haven right up to her last day.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Janet Lee (Wayne) McDonald of Moncton and her son, Bruce Edwards (Louise Bissonnette) of Port Hastings, and her six grandchildren - Kyle McDonald, Joel (Haley) McDonald, Corinne (Daniel) Pettersson, Brent Edwards, Brooke (Brett) Edwards, Nicole (Steven) Edwards, and her six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Norma was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Bill Edwards and her daughter-in-law, Charlene Edwards.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Burial to follow in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery.  Memorial donations in memory of Norma can be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.  Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com