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Katherine Virginia "Dolly" (Bartlett) Veniott

Katherine Virginia "Dolly" (Bartlett) Veniott

VENIOTT (Bartlett), Katherine Virginia “Dolly” – 76, Truro, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 3, 2017, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Earl Harvey and Margaret “Minnie” (Robson) Bartlett. Prior to her illness, Dolly had a never ending passion for country music, participating in jam sessions, and attending dances, parties and family gatherings. She was an avid bingo player and took particular pleasure in traveling to various bingo halls with her sisters, other family members and friends. While residing at the family home in Brookside, she enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, as well as caring for her house pets and farm animals. Dolly made many friends over the years through her many activities, told numerous stories and had a great sense of humor. She was always willing to do anything for anybody and gave generously and graciously of her time. She was a former employee of Stanfield’s Ltd. and Weir’s Nursing Home where she met many people and made everlasting and lifetime friendships. Dolly is survived by her children, Harvey (Kathy), Brenda (Steve) Jennings, Mike (Peggy), Kevin (Helen), Jimmy (Loretta), Darrell; grandchildren, Chris, Ashley, Tammy, Calvin, Peter, Shane, Karla, Shawn, several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by June Cox, Helen (Bill) Sandeson, Marjorie (Darrell) Sandeson, Vonnie (Hollis) Carter, Kenneth (Gloria), Gilbert, Ben (Viola), Bobby, Donnie (Minnie), as well as many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; sisters, Gail Bartlett, Shirley Bartlett (Bond); brother-in-law, Murray Cox. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and spending time with them brought her a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment. She was always willing to transport them to their many after-school activities and enjoyed watching them participate. She also had a special bond with her nieces and nephews and took great pleasure in being involved in their activities and went above and beyond in her role as grandmother and aunt. Special thanks to Dolly’s brother, Gilbert, for his love and kindness in taking her into his home during the early years of her illness and caring for her with support from the VON home care workers to which thanks are also extended. The family also wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the caregivers of Cedarstone for their compassion and care in making Dolly feel at home and looking after her many needs to make her as comfortable as possible. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Dolly’s family will receive friends from 1:30-2:45 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017, followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m., Reverend Mary White officiating. Reception will follow. Spring interment in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. If so desired, donations in Dolly’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Dolly’s obituary online and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.

 

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