ACKER, Freda May – 92, Truro, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 14, 2014, at Williams Country Home, Hilden. Born October 4, 1927, in Little Bass River, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Daisy (Fielding) Wilson. Freda was employed for 41 years at Truro Daily News and she loved sewing, crocheting, knitting and bowling. She was a very skilled equestrian and in 1975, riding her own horse, she completed the Pony Express, riding from Truro to New Glasgow actually carrying mail. Freda and Alfie truly enjoyed competing in exhibitions in Truro and surrounding areas. Freda is survived by her brothers, Harry (Phyllis) Wilson, Debert; James “Hank” Wilson, Truro; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Marsh, Rosemary Acker; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Alfred (April 2011); sisters, Lillian, Barbara; brother, George. The family would like to acknowledge the excellent care that Freda received from the staff at Williams Country Home, VON and Palliative Care and thank them all for their compassion. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014, The Reverend Gary Yetman officiating. Interment in Terrace Hill Cemetery. No flowers by request. If so desired, donations in Freda’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Freda’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com