Grace Elizabeth DEINSTADT

JARDINE, Grace Elizabeth - Truro, passed away on March 8, 2008, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, following a heart attack. Born on March 11, 1927, in Churchover, Shelburne Co., she was the only daughter of the late Percy and Florence (Rapp) Deinstadt. Grace was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She graduated with honours from the commercial department of Miss Murphy's Business College in Halifax. She was employed with the Canadian National Railway for 15 years and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing for 22 years. Grace was an active member of Immaculate Conception Parish, the Catholic Women's League and the Heart and Stroke Club. She was a vibrant lady with a gracious and generous heart who enriched many lives with her warmth, laughter and welcoming arms. Grace was an inspiration to her many friends and associates. She was predeceased by her husband, F. Edison; brothers, Earle and Ralph; cousin, Ronald Goulden. She is survived by five nieces and four nephews in Ontario and British Columbia. Visitation will be held in Our Lady's Chapel of Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St, Truro, today from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held in Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, March 11, at 11 a.m., Father Ronald Cairns celebrant. Following the service, refreshments will be served in Campbell Hall. Spring interment will be held in the Parish Cemetery, Robie Street, Truro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com