Jean Beatrice MILNE

BUTCHER, Jean Beatrice BUTCHER, Jean Beatrice - 101, Middle Musquodoboit, passed away peacefully with her family by her side February 8, 2008, in Braeside Nursing Home. Born in Meagher's Grant, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Watson and Luvilla Nancy (Hilchie-Prest) Milne. She spent her early childhood in the Meagher's Grant, Murchyville area and went to school in South Section. She taught school in Higginsville for a short time. Jean moved to the United States in 1926 and worked in the Waltham Watch Factory for 10 years. She married her husband, Ronald S. Butcher, Sr. in 1931. She returned to Nova Scotia in 1936 and settled in Brookvale on the family farm for a period of 16 years. They then moved to the village of Middle Musquodoboit in 1952, where she spent her remaining years. Following the death of her husband in 1979, she moved to Valley View Villa and in 1999 moved to Braeside. She was a member of Middleton United Church, the U.C.W., Rebecca Lodge, The Order of the Eastern Star, and Brookvale Ladies Aid. She is survived by sons, Ronald Stanwood and wife June, Burlington, Ont.; Douglas Milne and wife Lenie, Netherlands; grandchildren, Christopher and David Butcher, Heidi Aunins, Rani Morris; three great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Stanwood, and sister, Elvie Watt. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 11, in Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, Rev. Marjory Cornelius officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Braeside Nursing Home or Middleton United Church. E-mail condolences may be sent to: ettingerfunealhome@hotmail.com. This notice can also be viewed on-line at: www.mem.com