Obituary of Edie White

White, Florence Edith “Edie”- 91, Portuguese Cove, passed away on November 10, 2009, at the New Halifax Infirmary. Born May 11, 1918 in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Bertram and Ida (Brown) Purcell, and late step-mother Rena (Laurette) Purcell. Edie is survived by godson, Gerald (Margie) Rogers, several cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond. Edie was very active in volunteering at the St. David’s Church. She enjoyed travelling, like going to parties and having a good time socializing and also looking after stray cats. Cremation has taken place under the care of JA Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS (477.5601), where there will be no visitation by her request. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10 AM from the funeral home chapel, with a reception to follow. Interment will take place in St. David’s Anglican Cemetery, Portuguese Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com.