Our mother was a beautiful woman with a smile that lit up a room. She was a woman of small stature but she had the will to move mountains for those she loved. She taught grade one at Southdale Elementary in Dartmouth. She cared for every child who entered her class room. Once retired she did not slow down, she was active in helping Dr. James Smith with his Liberal campaigns and hiked Cape Blomidon in her seventies. It was not unusual to see her going for long walks with her little Scottie dog, Robbie and later in life her Beagle, Daisy.
Melba loved life and her door was open to anyone who needed a place to stay to work or attend school in the city.
When my father was diagnosed with Parkinsons in his eighties they decided that they would conquer this debilitating illness at home together and they did. Their relationship only grew stronger and she was with him each step of the way.
She was keen for a good game of forty-fives and could complete a crossword in record time. Always ready for an adventure regardless of how big or small. Her knowledge of mushrooms would impress any horticulturalist. Her interest in Nova Scotia artists took her to many galleries and nature walks fulfilled her love of the outdoors.
Her beloved husband Cecil died more than thirteen years ago at age eighty-seven, she would go on to live ten days short of her one hundredth birthday.
Survived by children, Jo-Ann (Dave) Campbell and Melba Colleen (John) McMahon; grandchildren, Michael A. Harvie, Dawn Campbell and Suzanne (Scott) Locke; great-grandchildren, Riley and Shamus. Predeceased by husband, Cecil; brothers, Herbie, Freeman, Chesley, Laurie and Paul and sister Ruth.
I would like to thank the staff at Maplestone Enhanced Care and her companions from Care at Home for the respect and care they gave my mother.
Donations made to "Innocence Canada" or a project or charity of your choice.
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