SUTHERLAND, Edith Irene - of Eastern Passage, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away at the Dartmouth General Hospital in the arms of loving family. Born in Head of Jeddore on June 13, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Bertha (Daye) Westhaver. She is survived by sons Stephen (Jean), William (Deborah), Bruce (Valerie), and Kenneth (Janice); daughter Heather, and special daughter in-law Megan; grandchildren, Andrew, James, Michelle, Angela, Terri, Katlyn, and Alyssa; as well as 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sister Joan (Harry) Sampson and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Edith was predeceased by sisters Dorothy Boutilier, Margaret Bowser, Velda Shears, Mary Robson, Aletha Lindsay, Marion Parsons, Eleanor Westhaver and two sisters in infancy, Madeline and Jean Marie; as well as grandsons Michael and Kyle. After raising her children, Edith proudly rejoined the work force and after 15 years of service she retired from Nova Scotia Community Service. She gave freely of her time and always enjoyed her volunteer work at Dartmouth General Hospital Auxiliary and Dartmouth Senior Services Center. Edith was a faithful member and long-term volunteer at Christ Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and honorably donated blood 136 times. Heartfelt thanks from the family to the staff at DGH 3-East for their kindness and professionalism while Edith was in their care. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 20th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home in Dartmouth. Funeral service to occur on Tuesday, December 21st at 11am in the Christ Church located at 61 Dundas St in Dartmouth with committal to follow. Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, are mandatory to attend indoor funeral services for those age 12 and older.
Masks are required. The service will be live streamed by visiting: https://youtube.com/channel/UCUnnx5_7UORuJudCuinOqQw
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ Church.
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