Upham, Ida Lauretta, 94, Truro, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Nuttby, she was a daughter of the late Rennie and Hazel (MacKay) MacRae. Ida was a member of First Baptist Church Truro and a member of the Grace Archibald Auxiliary and also where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of the Good Time Senior’s Club, the Y Senior’s Club, and the Veteran’s Widow and Widower’s Association. She was an avid bowler in her younger days and loved to dance. She enjoyed travelling and visited many places like Switzerland, Vienna, Alaska, California, Florida, British Columbia, Newfoundland and many other places in North America.
She is survived by a daughter-in-law Gloria, Truro; sister-in-law Doris of BC; grandchildren Stacey Lindholm (Jason), BC, Devin Upham (Stacey) Toronto, ON; grandsons Alexander and Thomas; Nieces Marlene Osmond of Barrie, ON, Ardith Weins of Alberta, Beverly Pelley of Barrie ON, Bonnie Walsh of Barrie ON, Pat Jennings of Truro; Nephews, Tim MacLellan of Barrie ON, Bill MacRae of Truro; very special friend Elizabeth Crosby.
Besides her parents, Ida was predeceased by her husband Harold Eldridge Upham; son Carl; sisters Violet, Lima; brother Burchell.
No visitation by family request. Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro from where funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Reverend Frank Locke will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Aenon Baptist Cemetery, Central North River. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ida’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com