Obituary of Edna M. Drake

Age 88, Halifax, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Melville Lodge. Edna spent her final days surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Edna was born in Bathurst New Brunswick; she was the daughter of the late Irene Frances Arsenault. Enda will be remembered for her strong spirit and kind heart. She always had a firm belief in her faith and for many years she was a special part of a Catholic Faith and Sharing Group. Edna enjoyed spending her weekends with her family, camping, walking, outings and visits to the cottage. She was a devoted grandmother who adored her family and truly enjoyed the time she spent with them. She will be greatly missed by her sons, Kevin (Lynnette) Drake and Albert Drake; daughters, Jean and Theresa Drake; grandchildren, Annette (Mike) Murphy, Noma (Craig) Drake, Kevin Junior (Ashley) Drake, Mary Avery and Georgina Wiswell, as well as her great-grandchildren, Michael, Kelsey, Hailey, Freya, Daniel, Mandy and Brittany. She was predeceased by her son, Jimmy Drake; granddaughter; Naomi and life partner, Gordon Williams. A special thank you to Melville lodge for the care given to Edna during her years there as well as the compassion that was shown to our family during this very difficult time. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, where visitation will be held on Monday, August 15th from 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 16th at 10 AM in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Fr. Paul Morris officiating. Interment will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.