Age 91, of Weymouth, died July 4, 2013, in Digby General Hospital. Born in Hassett, she was a daughter of Steven and Eunice Ford. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mama after a series of serious illnesses, she was truly a strong and beautiful lady whom the angels have taken home to be with our precious Lord. Her story which includes compassion, love, faith, caring, respect, friendship, loyalty all of which were overpowered with the "love for her family". She spent most of her adult life after bringing up six children, in the field she was most passionate about, the food service industry, working full days baking delicious pies and chowders and greeting all patrons with her warm smile at both The County Kitchen and Victoria Avenue Restaurant. She was an active member of The Catholic Women's League of Canada (Our Lady Of Perpetual Help) at St. Joseph's Parish, Weymouth. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Parish, working on many committees and always willing to help especially when it came to cooking. Predeceased by husband, Hugh (Rex) Colwell and grandson, Douglas Lockhart. Survived by daughters, Donna Walker, Weymouth Mills; Sharon Colwell, Weymouth; Sheila Johns, Dartmouth; Dale Morris, Dartmouth; sons, Gary Colwell, Weaver Settlement; Arron Colwell, Weaver Settlement; Arthur Ford, Sackville; sisters, Beverley Brownell, Kentville; Helen Shofstall, Mississippi; brothers, Richard Ford, Hilltown; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place. Visitation Thursday, July 11th from 7-9 p.m. with prayers beginning at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Weymouth. Funeral Service Friday, July 12th at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Parish, Weymouth. Donations may be made in her memory to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. On-line condolences: www.jaynesfuneralhome.com
Thank you mother for all that you have done.
You took great care of your daughters and sons.
You loved us all from the very start, with your warm, kind, and loving heart.
Thank you mother for being strong,
While trying to teach us right from wrong.
If anytime, we had a problem, you were there to help us solve them.
You'd lift us up when we were feeling blue.
Thank you mother, for we could always count on you.
You were such an awesome mother. The love you showed was like no other.
Thank you mother for your dear, sweet love. Now you'll watch over us from heaven above.
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