BROOKS (Lane, Johnson), Melinda Elizabeth – 79, Camden, Colchester County. It is with heavy hearts that we announce Melinda’s passing on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Squires) Lane. In her younger years, she was employed as a counselor at the NS Training School, Bible Hill, and later as a counselor with CMHC, Halifax. Melinda is survived by her husband, Keith Brooks; daughters, Judith (Rick) Nauss, Camden; Catherine (Mike Sharpe) Johnson, Mechanic Settlement, New Brunswick; sons, James (Carol) Johnson, Port Hawkesbury; David L. Johnson, Truro; step-son, Steven (Janice) Brooks, Pouch Cove, Newfoundland; step-daughter, Elizabeth Humber, St. John’s, Newfoundland; brothers, Reginald Lane, Walter (Maxine) Lane, Grand Falls – Windsor, Newfoundland; sister-in-law, Joyce Lane, Grand Falls – Windsor, Newfoundland; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Roy Frank Johnson; brother, Kenneth; brother and sister-in-law, Llewwelyn “Manny” and Audrey; brother, Gerald; sister-in-law, Vera Lane. Melinda was a member of McCulloch United Church, Harmony-Camden and the UCW. She will always be lovingly remembered for her wonderful sense of humour, her love for knitting, homemade jewelry, quilting and gardening for which many of her loved ones benefited greatly. It was always difficult to determine which gave her more pleasure – the work or the giving to ones she loved. Melinda’s family want to extend a sincere and heartfelt “Thank You” to Dr. Christopher Cook and the doctors and nurses of Palliative Care Unit, Fourth Floor, Colchester Regional Hospital. We also appreciate and are grateful to our Harmony-Camden United Church family, especially Reverend Sue, members of UCW as well as her other friends who offered support, food, encouragement and love. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012, in McCulloch United Church, corner of Harmony and Camden Roads, Harmony, Reverend Sue King-Darby officiating. Reception will follow in the church basement. In lieu flowers, donations in Melinda’s memory to McCulloch United Church are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Melinda’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

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