Obituary of Edith Elsie Drake

DRAKE, Edith Elsie: 75, Halifax, passed away October 24, 2012 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Laura (Lively) Smith. Edith was the last surviving member of her family and was a long standing member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Harrietsfield Fire Department. She loved to read Danielle Steels books, knit and do plastic canvas. She is survived by sons; Jimmy Adams (Colleen), Mill Lake, Kenny Adams (Patsy), Harrietsfield, George Adams, Mexico, daughters, Edie Drake, Halifax, Lauranna Hodder (Wayne), Middle Sackville, step-son; Harold Curtis (Susan) Newfoundland, as well as grandchildren, Shelby, Jeff, Chris, Monique, Leanne, Alicia, Courtney, Jennifer, and Scott, step-grandchildren, Andrew, Jennifer, Michael, and several great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by Nanny’s girls, Summer and Cali.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Herman,  her former husband, Harold, as well as her infant daughter, Donna,  and several siblings. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Rd. (477-5601), where the funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 2 PM, with Rev. Dianna Frye officiating. Interment to follow in Camphill Cemetery, Robie St.  Donations in memory of Edith may be made to your local animal shelter. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com