KENT, ELSIE LENNIE – It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Elsie Lennie Kent which occurred at Bobby’s Hospice on Friday, January 23rd, 2015. Born 1929, in Port Maitland, Yarmouth Co., she was the daughter of the late Clifford S. and Lizzie L. (Cann) Perry. Elsie served as a Pastor’s wife for 63 years involving eight churches in the Maritimes and United States. She was a Nurse, Real Estate Agent and Restaurant Entrepreneur. Elsie idolized her husband Ole, he was the love of her life. Elsie was an excellent cook and she was known for her homemade bread. She enjoyed playing piano and singing. She was an author of three books, “Miracles Do Happen”, “Adrian” and “The Resurrected Ones”. Elsie was a great public speaker and she taught her grandchildren how to speak in sign. She was involved in World Vision and Ladies Christian Business Organization. Her favorite scripture Phillippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Her favorite songs “Till The Storm Passes Over”, “It Is Well With My Soul” and “Love Song” written by her son Dwight. Her favorite color was baby blue. Her favorite pet was her husband Ole. Favorite things, our cottage and her piano. Elsie was very dedicated to her community, always helping others and her home was always open to her family and friends. She would like her family to remember her for “Loving them and believing for them when they couldn’t see their way, but knowing God was working on them.” If I could live my life over again “I would endeavour to spend more quality time with my children. I would tell them I love them more often. I would be a better help mate to Ole, he has been so special to me. I would be even more faithful to God for blessing us as we worked together as a team, singing and preaching in our churches down through the years.” Elsie is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Oland “Ole”; daughter Faith Margaret Kent-Porter (John) of Gunbarrel City, TX; sons Mark Oland Kent of Halifax, NS, Dwight Wilson Kent (Cindy) of Saint John; brother Ralph Perry of Kentville, NS; grandchildren Jensen Dwight Kent, Elise Dionne Kent, Eliahs Kent, Shiloh Kent, Emmanuel Kent and Gabrielle Kent; great grandson Malaki Kent; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, Elsie was predeceased by her brother Stanley Perry and sister-in-law May Perry.
A Memorial Service will take place from River Valley Wesleyan Church (45 Ridge Way, Grand Bay – Westfield) on Monday, January 26th, at 3 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Elsie may be made to Revival Ministries (5747 Fairfield Rd. Brookville, ON K6V -5T5) or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To send a message of condolence please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com