Rhindress, Margarette, “Margie”, 89, Truro, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Vimy Court- Shannex, Bible Hill. Born in Turtle Creek, NB on July 15, 1924 she was the second youngest child of eight children of the late Timothy and Bessie (Tingley) Murray. Margie moved to Truro in 1953 and operated Alice Street Grocery for 19 years. After retiring from the store Margie enjoyed travelling, gardening, being with family and friends and volunteering. Margie was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church and a member of their UCW and Outreach Committee. For many years Margie was an active volunteer with Lioness, Big Brothers/Sisters, the Truro Food Bank, Wynn Park Residents Association and she was an original founding member of DCSC, holding executive offices for many years and worked countless hours volunteering at Bingo nights and all fund raisers. In 1986 Margie received the Zonta Recognition Award for “dedicated service and personal achievement whose efforts have improved the quality of life in Colchester County and encouraged positive attitude toward women.”
She is survived by brother Paul (Ruth), sister Lucinda Donaldson, sister in law Lillian Murray (Johnny), special Goddaughter Shannon MacPhee, long-time friend Henrietta (Hennie) Fowler, step daughter Jane Rhindress, four step granddaughters, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by husband LeRoy (1974), brothers Church and Johnny, sisters Grace Dempsey, Greta Dryden, and Ina Milburne.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from where visitation will take place on Saturday from 1 pm until funeral service time at 2 pm. Rev. Jay Ettinger will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Wallace Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to St. Andrew’s, DCSC or a charity of choice.A special thank you to the staff at Shannex Vimy Court and also a special thank you to VON Homecare and Dr. D. Blair whose care enabled her to stay in her own home for so long.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Margie’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com