Elida MILLETT

MUNRO, Elida "Maude" MUNRO, Elida "Maude" - 87, Windsor Elms, Windsor, formerly of Pembroke, Hants Co., passed away peacefully surrounded by music, love and family on February 5, 2008, in Windsor Elms. Born in Pembroke, on July 20, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Lenley and Charlotte (Patterson) Millett. Maude's life was music, family and friends. She began playing in the church when she was 12 years old and remained organist at Pembroke United Church until it closed. She was organist at J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home for 30 years, lead the Pembroke Junior Choir, Walton United Church Choir and played in the band Ebb Tide. Her home and life revolved around music. "The piano is now silent here but playing loudly in heaven". Maude is survived by son, Coleman (Lorraine), Minasville; daughter, Charlotte, Halifax; granddaughter, Stacey Aker; grandson, John Munro, and great-grandchildren, Tristan, Tara and Zachary. Maude was predeceased by her husband, Don; brother, Chester and his wife Marion; sisters, Isabel Forsythe and her husband Tom and Margaret Wheadon and her husband David. Cremation has taken place with visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 8, in J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Highway 215, Summerville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 9, at 1 p.m. in Kempt United Baptist Church, Summerville, Rev. Ron Frampton officiating, with private family burial in Pembroke Cemetery, Pembroke. Family flowers only, donations would be greatly appreciated to Pembroke Chapel or Windsor Elms. Thank you to the staff of the Elms who made a loving home for Mom and to Dr. Leahy for his years of loving dedication. Following the service, family and friends are invited to the church basement for a time of light refreshments and reflection. Arrangements entrusted to the compassionate care of J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Highway 215, Summerville, phone 902-633-2431. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at: allenfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca