Jeffers: Catherine B.N.; It is with sadness that the family of Catherine B.N. Jeffers, 86, of Truro, announce that she passed away peacefully in the Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro on Saturday, September 22. Born in Stevenson, Scotland, she was a daughter of Thomas and Annie (Neilson) Hull. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Rex) Naugler, of Bridgewater, sons Kenneth, and Alan, Dallas Texas, granddaughters, Sarah and Elizabeth Jeffers, both of Halifax, sister, Anna Kirk, Truro, brother-in-law, Fred (Ethel) Jeffers, Kingston, N.S., sister-in-law, Phyllis MacDonald, Stewiacke, and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Avard L. Jeffers and brothers, William, Thomas and James, and an infant sister. In addition to her family, she leaves behind countless friends, many of whom are now living at Parkland Estates, where she made her home for the past five years. Catherine was first and foremost a devoted mother and wife, and later in life an extremely proud grandmother, who loved her family, enriching their lives with wonderful home cooking and very strong values. She was a member of First United Church in Truro where she was a cub leader and a member of the couples club. She was active in the United Church Women for many years as a faithful leader and member of Unit K. She was a member of the Truro Scottish Society and the Veterans Widows and Widowers Association. When her own children were growing up and starting to leave home, she worked in early childhood education for several years, becoming “Miss Cathie” to hundreds of Truro children. Traveling was a special part of her life – the many trips with Avard, a European trip with sister Anna and brother James and two family trips to Cuba provided many fond memories. Catherine had an unrelenting quest for knowledge and experience, and was very much ahead of her times when it came to nutrition and healthy living. She loved to learn, and was always up for a challenge, from the Christopher public-speaking program to learning to play the ukulele and violin. She loved music and was happy to play the piano at a dance or social get-together. She was an accomplished violin player, which she only picked up after enrolling in formal classes when she was well into her 60s. Learning to read music and play an instrument was something she wanted to do all her life and her determination proved that it’s never too late to start anything. She worked and practiced long and hard, becoming an enthusiastic member of the Fundy Fiddlers and later the Caledonia Orchestra, which performed traditional Scottish music. Both gave her many hours of joy, friendship and fellowship through music. It was an especially proud moment when she participated in the recording of the orchestra’s first CD, which became a treasured gift to family and friends. She loved needlepoint, knitting and gardening, which was especially obvious to anyone who visited her Young Street home, where she lived for more than 40 years. The beautiful gardens, window boxes and shrubs were manicured to perfection and were her pride and joy. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, at Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro, with Rev. Valerie Kingsbury officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Catherine’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com