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Roxella Jean "Roxy" (Lynds) Geddes

Roxella Jean "Roxy" (Lynds) Geddes

GEDDES (Lynds), Roxella Jean “Roxy” – 103, formerly of Brookside, Colchester County, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 9, 2014, at Vimy Court (Shannex), Bible Hill. Born August 7, 1911, in Central North River, she was a daughter of the late Hiriam Davis and Mary “Minnie” (Cavanaugh) Lynds. Roxy attended Success Business College, Truro, and following her marriage she resided in Central North River for several years. She also lived in James River, Antigonish County for four years and upon returning to Truro, she was employed as a front desk clerk and accountant for Bagnell’s Launderers and Cleaners. Roxy will be remembered for her kindness and consideration to all people, and for her never-ending love and dedication to her family and friends. She had a quiet and confident Christian faith that sustained her in life and in death. She was called “A Mitten Knittin Wonder” as for several years she knitted mittens and caps for Truro Boys and Girls Club, Maggie’s Place or for anyone else she knew that just needed some warmth. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Truro, where she was actively involved in the June Allen Women’s Missionary Society, Lady’s Social Circle, honourary member of The United Baptist Women’s Missionary Union of the Atlantic Provinces and a life member of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society of Canada. Roxy is survived by her son, Elroy (Marje) Geddes, Valley, Colchester County; daughter, Marjorie Murray, Brookside, Colchester County; grandsons, Paul (Cynthia) Geddes, Comox, British Columbia; Blaine Geddes, Ottawa, Ontario; granddaughter, Shelley Geddes (Sheldon), Calgary, Alberta; several great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Amy (Doug) Dixon, Brockville, Ontario; brother-in-law, Doug MacKenzie, Truro; daughter-in-law, Nellie “Betty” Geddes, Hilden; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Geddes; son, Ronald Geddes; granddaughters, Carole, Monica, Cathy; brother, Ralph Lynds; one brother in infancy; sisters, Florence MacKenzie, Frances (Huntley) McCallum, Gladys (George) McCallum, Helen (Ross) Archibald; son-in-law, Earle Murray. Roxy’s family will receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014, in First Baptist Church, 759 Prince Street, Truro, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Reverend Dr. Frank Guinta, Jr. officiating, assisted by The Reverend Lori Ramsey. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. Interment in Aenon Baptist Cemetery, Central North River. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roxy’s memory to First Baptist Church, Aenon Baptist Cemetery or charity of choice 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 Roxy’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.

“The time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.” Timothy 4: 6-8


 

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