The death of Ada Mae Johns, 81, of Springhill, occurred suddenly at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Born in Glasgow Mountain, NS, Ada was a daughter of the late Harry and Verna (Wetton) Canning.
Ada enjoyed knitting, sewing, embroidery and reading. She knitted baby items for the Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was an avid quilter and looked forward to starting again soon. She loved spending time with her many friends and family.
She is survived by her sons, Lyall (Patti) Johns of Okotoks, AB and James (Eva) Johns of Amherst; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Margaret (William) Seymour of Ontario, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Ada was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Johns; a sister and a brother.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where a time of visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday, September 8, 2014. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday at 2 pm with interment to follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Captain Chad Ingram officiating.
Donations in memory of Ada may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.brownsfuneralhome.com