Spratt, Betty “Jo-Anne”
Jo-Anne was at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital when God took her home on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016. Born in Wolfville, NS on June 30th, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Greta Mae Ritchie and Michael Pettipas.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lorraine Phelan and nieces, Valerie Phelan (Eric Wilson) and Deanna Phelan.
She was predeceased by her parents, step-father, Edgar Ritchie and brother-in-law, Michael Phelan.
Jo-Anne will always be remembered as an intelligent, articulate, kind and loving individual who had many passions. She could play the Trivia Pursuit Game and answer every question. She was a wonderful conversationalist and was always up on current affairs and one of her favorite passtime of all was going for long drives. Her greatest interest was music, being a gifted singer and organist who, many years ago, enjoyed singing in the choir under the direction of Helen MacKinnon. Music was also important when she became heavily involved with square dancing which fed her fervour for exercise as well. She liked to entertain, welcoming the many Equestrian Clinicians with open arms who stayed with the family. Her passion for cooking was enjoyed by family, friends and visitors alike; her specialities being the best lemon fluff dessert and a magnificent rice and raisin milk custard. Her love for family was all encompassing and everyone enjoyed receiving their birthday card. (Always with money stashed inside.) Many dogs, cats and horses benefitted from her kindnesses and above all else, she had unwavering Christian beliefs.
Much of Jo-Anne’s life was spent working as a Federal Civil Servant in Ottawa, ON and CFB Gagetown, Oromocto, NB. However, she also enjoyed a successful partnership in a floral company in the Ottawa area.
The family wish to thank Agnes and Milton Powers, Dr. Vaughann Roxborough, Dr. David Addleman, Dr. Randal, Dr. Cruz, Marty Hood and Nancy French and all the nurses at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital that took wonderful care and treatment of Aunt Jo-Anne through her life. Arrangements have been entrusted to McAdam’s Funeral Home (458-9170) and online remembrances may be left at www.mcadamsfh.com