Eleanor Wallis Hankinson

She was the youngest daughter of the late James John (JJ) and Hattie Louisa Wallis of Digby, and was born in Yarmouth in 1915. Eleanor graduated from Digby High School, and was also a student at Sacred Heart Academy in Meteghan. In Allston, Mass. She studied pipe organ, and Coral Music. Mom was an accomplished pianist, having received a diploma for music class teaching though the Canadian Bureau for the advancement of Music in Toronto.

Eleanor had many hobbies and interests, apart from music, which included art, pottery, handcrafts, rug hooking, etc. Always interested in people, particularly young people, she lead the Anti-can’t Class, C.G.I.T.groups, senior and junior choirs in the Grace United Church in Digby, and was President of the Young People’s Association. She was editor of their page in the United Church Observer. Mom was a member of the National Girls Work Board for several years, and conducted Correspondence courses through the M.R.E.C., as well as conducting C.G.I.T. camps. For many years she was involved in Digby Music Festivals.

Following her marriage, she continued youth work in Weymouth, and conducted Ecumenical Church Vacation School, with an attendance of over 200 from the area. She was a charter member of the Weymouth Garden Club, and Weymouth Historical Society. Mom was also a member of the Roaring Twenties Antique Car Club, and the Antique Car Club of America.

A member of the Anglican Church, she was organist for over 30 years and Superintendant and teacher in the Church School, as well as holding offices in the A.C.W, In later years she helped with the music and Sunday School in Riverside and Bethel United Baptist Churches.

She leaves behind to mourn, her husband of almost 71 years, Kenneth. Daughter, Patricia Teed (Husband Clyde) Ottawa, Ontario; sons Owen (wife Sharron), and ED (wife Diane), both from Weymouth, Nova Scotia; Grand Children, Scott Teed, Alanna Teed, Adam Hankinson, Stephen Hankinson, Melissa Hankinson, Matthew Hankinson, Patrick Hankinson, Erika Hankinson, Jody Hankinson, Lanny Hankinson, and Kyle Hankinson. Eleanor leaves behind great grand children, Emily, Andrew, Avery, Nora, Ethan, Olivia, Sophia, Kendrick, Jacob, and Connor

Besides her parents Eleanor was preceded by brother Mac, sisters, Jessie Robinson and Florrie Tibert.

Visitation will be Monday, August 29, from 2-4, and 7-9 at Jayne’s Funeral Home, in Weymouth North. Funeral service will be held at St. Peters Anglican Church, at 2PM, Tuesday, August 30, Rev. Mel Malton officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Family flowers by request only. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice on her behalf, or please do a good deed for someone.

On-Line Condolence may be left at www.jaynesweymouth.com