Edith Lillian Kean - (80 yrs), Upper Onslow. Born in Wallace Bay. It is with the heaviest hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Edith Lillian Kean on May 15, 2016 in Truro. She was the hearth of our family and home and is deeply missed by us all. Edith, affectionately known as Edie (Mum, Grandma and Dee Dee), was a loving and devoted spouse to her surviving husband, Leo Kean, of 60 years; a beautiful and caring mother of four sons - Trevor, Andrew, Robert and Ian (Rina); and a tender and adoring grandmother to Shae (5 yrs), Liam (9 yrs) and Lhazin (13 yrs). She is also survived by her brother, Charles (Carol) Lang whom she was supportive and loved dearly and her sister-in-law Joan Lang Dolliver. Edie, cherished her extended-family including aunt and great aunt, and the many nieces, nephews and great nephews scattered across the country. In life, she also received the adoration of a faithful circle of friends endeared by the ease-of-her company and the softheartedness of her being. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by brothers Colin MacKenzie Lang and Graham Earnest Lang. Edie always worked tirelessly for the comfort and happiness of all who were lucky enough to be caught in her orbit. She was a tenderhearted, loving, selfless woman who met every occasion in life with courage, grace and sparkle. Although there will be no formal service, all are invited to an Open House to honour Edith's Life at the family home, 103 Granville Drive, Upper Onslow on Saturday, May 21 from 12-2:30pm. Private family Interment will follow. Donations in Edith’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Online messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.ColchesterCommunity.com