Enid Grace VANBUSKIRK

WILLIAMS (VanBuskirk), Enid Grace WILLIAMS (VanBuskirk), Enid Grace - March 27, 1924 - February 26, 2008. It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Elva (Murphy) VanBuskirk of Murphys Cove. After having a massive heart attack in 1991, the doctors told her that she could expect possibly two more good years of life. She certainly fooled them with many more years of vibrant life, which she shared with all those who loved her. She touched countless lives with her generosity, compassion and humour. Her heart and her home were open to everyone. Music was a hugely important part of her life. She sang in various church choirs for over 70 years and enjoyed singing in the Montreal Happy Tones, and especially, the Scotiannaires Barbershop Choruses. Enid was predeceased by her husband, Rowland "Rolly"; brothers and sisters, Charlie, Bill, Lad, Ann, Maude, Jean, and Molly. She is survived by daughter, Debby, Bridgewater; son, David and daughter-in-law Alison, Toronto; son, Peter, Head of St. Margaret's Bay; and her grandsons, Brychan and Ross, Toronto, whom she adored. She is also survived by sisters, Hester Hymovitch, Brampton, Ont., and Ellen Strople, Murphys Cove; her stepgranddaughters, Jen Wentzel, Edmonton, Alta.; Sandy Angus, Calgary, Alta., and their families; many, many nieces and nephews, some of whom considered her their second mother; and her foster daughters, Paulette Tanner, Dartmouth, and Grazi Frick, Timberlea, who will cherish her always. There are many people to thank for their help and support during the past months. The staff and volunteers (Ralph) at the Palliative Care Unit were absolutely wonderful and we will always be grateful for the tremendous level of care she (and Debby) received. We would also like to thank the VON for their daily care, Rosemary Rippon, Pat Roscoe and Marion Smith for transportation; Dixie Smith-Camp and family and Becky Strople for Mom's special meals and support, and Thane and Marion for their late night rescue. A Visitation will be held in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Road, Tantallon, Friday, February 29, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Mom's life will take place in St. George's Anglican Church, Head of St. Margaret's Bay, Sunday, March 2, at 2 p.m., Father Mark Marshall officiating. Family flowers only please. Interment of the ashes will be held in the summer at Shoal Bay Cemetery, Murphys Cove. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Marguerite Centre, Lakeside, or any charity of your choice. Without Mom, there will be a great hole in our lives, but we will be able to fill it with wonderful memories. On-line condolences can be made at: www.rawalker.ca