STRUM, Rhoda Ann – 79, Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on August 2, 1934, in Somerset, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late William T. and Dorothy J. (Michie) Barlow. Rhoda had worked as a nursing assistant at the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville and later for the Aylesford Village Commission for nine years. She was a long-time member of the Kings County Amalgamated School Board and former President of the Kings West P.C. Association. Rhoda was a member of the Aylesford Baptist Church and the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch No. 69, Berwick. She was an avid bingo player at the Aylesford & District Lions Hall. Surviving are children, Deborah “Debbie” (Peter) Dufault, New Glasgow; Anna (Barry) Joudrey, Orilla, Ont.; Jocelyn Rippey, Waterville; Bambie Hamilton, Aylesford; Bradley (Marsha) Strum, Bedford; grandchildren, Shelley, Michael, Victoria, Christopher, Jay and Jessilyn; great-grandchildren, Mason, Ashton and Dakota; great-great-grandchildren, Finn, Harrison, Trent, Nathan and Tyler; brother, John Barlow, who has since passed away; sister-in-law, Irene Barlow, Wilmot; sisters, June Coleman, Berwick; Barbara (Edward) Fruend, Delaware; several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Gordon E. Strum; son-in-law, Jim Rippey; grandson, David Hamilton; brother, William T. Jr. “Billy” Barlow; sister, Dorothy Allard; half-sister, Eleanor. There will be no visitation. All are welcome to attend a Graveside Funeral Service for Rhoda will take place at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, in the Berwick Cemetery, Main St., Berwick. Rev. Dr. Judith Saunders officiating. A reception and time of celebration will follow at the Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Hall, 300 Commercial St., Berwick, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Kings Co. S.P.C.A. or to the Victorian Order of Nurses of Nurses, Annapolis Valley Branch. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1 (855) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com