Hatfield, Verna Ellen – 91, of Amherst passed away peacefully on November 12, 2013 at Magnolia Continuing Care in Enfield. Born November 17, 1921 in Apple River, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Crossman) Spicer. Following graduation from the Truro Provincial Normal College in 1942 she began her teaching career at the Apple River School. In 1944 she married her sweetheart the late Glendon Leslie Hatfield. In 1956 they moved their young family to Amherst, where she continued her teaching career at the Interprovincial School for the Deaf, Brookfield Elementary and Acadia Street Schools until her retirement in 1980. She was a dedicated teacher and followed the accomplishments of her students with great interest. Throughout her life she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her warmth, loving care and sense of fun enlivened any family gathering. As well as family times, she enjoyed attending card parties with friends, knitting, crocheting and preserving the produce from their garden. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church and was active in the Mothers Association, Married Couples Group and served on the Teller’s Committee. The family would like to extend our thanks to the staff of the Magnolia Continuing Care facility in Enfield, particularly the staff of Honeysuckle Cottage, for the quality care and kindness extended to Verna during her stay with them. Verna is survived by daughters Charlotte Hatfield, Halifax, and Patricia Lanctin, son-in-law Henri, Sartell, MN; grandchildren, Jonathan, David and Christopher Lanctin, Megan and Matthew Vaughan; sister, Isabelle Doyle, Parrsboro and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband Glen, Verna was predeceased by her brother Dalton, and sisters Katrina MacAloney and Marvis McNair. Visitation will take place on Saturday November 16th from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. both in First Baptist Church, Victoria Street, Amherst, with Rev. Donald Miller officiating. Interment will be in the Amherst Cemetery. Donations in Verna’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church or the Amherst Food Assistance Network. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst, Nova Scotia (667-9906) Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca