McDADE, Elizabeth Grace “Beth” - 92, Truro passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Daniels) Marsters and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She leaves to remember, her husband, Eric; children, Bruce (Norbi), Jennifer, Evan (Dawna); grandchildren, Megan (Dan), Katie (Taylor), Michael (Kirsten), Heather, Ian, Jessica; great grandson, Liam; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Ernst; brother, Ashley. Beth spent her early years in Bass River and following graduation, she taught for one year in Lower Wentworth in a one room schoolhouse. The next year Beth attended Mount Allison and following her studies she joined the WRCNS where she served in Halifax and Ottawa for over two years. Beth then returned to Mount Allison and graduated in 1949 and following that spent 35 years teaching in high schools in the Truro area. Beth was a long-time member (50+ years) and past president of the Ladies Division of Truro Golf Club. She was a long-time and current member of the Truro Branch of Canadian Federation of University Women. Reading was a special and important interest to Beth. The many years that she belonged to a local branch of CFUW focused on a reading discussion group which gave her great pleasure. She was a 60 year member of Saint Andrew’s United Church and was a UCW life member. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2016, in Saint Andrew’s United Church, 55 King Street, Truro. Reception will follow. Interment in Riverside United Church Cemetery, Bass River. If so desired, donations in Beth’s memory to Saint Andrew’s United Church, Colchester - East Hants Public Library Foundation or a 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 Beth’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com