D. Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Scott
After a happy and fulfilling life, D. Elizabeth "Beth" Scott, of Amherst passed away at the Northwood Centre, Halifax, NS on Wednesday, November 25, 2015.
Born in Toronto, ON, she was a daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Geeves) Williams.
She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Canadian Air Force. Beth was a talented athlete and avid reader. She was a past member of the Amherst Golf Club, the Lord Amherst Chapter of the IODE, the Toast Mistress Club, the Trefoil Guild, and the CWL.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Bonnie Davidson (Hugh), Halifax, Mary Molson (John "JB"), Vancouver, Charlotte "Chari" Burke (Daniel), Amherst; sons, Ewen "Joe" (Carolyn), Cow Bay, NS, Steve (Suthia "Su"), Amherst, Russell, Tidnish; daughter in law Sherry Scott, Waverley, NS. She was affectionately known as "Nanny Scott" to 14 grandchildren and "GG" to 9 great grandchildren; best friend Gwen Wainwright, Amherst.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh; son John; brother Jack and sister Shirley.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Amherst, NS, 70 Church St., (902-667-8777). There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held at Furlong~Jones Funeral Home on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11 am, Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Nativity Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in Beth's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Beth's online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.