Gidney, Mary Laura – 84, of Tideview Terrace, Digby, passed away April 26, 2011 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born March 17, 1927 in Hillgrove, Mary was a daughter of the late Curtis and Laura (Savary) Porter. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband Paul Gidney Sr., daughter Laura, grandson Craig, brothers Gordon, Earle, Roy, Gerald, sister Marjorie Tibbetts. Mary is survived by her daughters Faye (Bryan) Turnbull, Digby; Sonia Haight, Lower Sackville; son Paul (Jenipher Ritchie) Gidney, Sandy Cove; sister Audrey (Carleton) Conrad, Aylesford; Dean (Eva) Porter, Oakville, ON; grandchildren Brandy, Tiffany, Ryan, Katrina, Pam, five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 2pm Saturday April 30th at Sandy Cove Baptist Church. Rev. John Dickinson officiating. Private family interment. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Tideview Terrace, or TLC Animal Shelter. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com