Rushton: Erma Florence, 94, of Lower Truro Road, Truro, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord, Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Pugwash, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Black) Murray. Erma was an active volunteer for many years for a variety of charities. She was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook, loved to fish on Westchester Mountain and spend quality family time at Sutherlands Lake. She was the bookkeeper/partner of Rushton's Service Station for 40 years. Erma was a member of the People's Church Truro and spent many years as a Sunday school teacher there. She is survived by daughters, Martena (Wendell) Hendsbee, Truro; Gwen Rushton, Truro; son, Brian (Kathryn), North Vancouver; brother Douglas (Mary Lou) Murray, Kingston; grandchildren, Amy (Chris) Dail, Craig (Allison Bannard), Gerred, Adam; great-grandchildren, Peter, Jasper, Ruby and Ivy Dail; Sophia Rushton; several nieces and nephews; step Mother Mary Jenkins, Sisters in Law Myrna Murray, Patricia Croucher. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years Carl, sisters Gladys, Hazel; brothers Vaughn, Angus. Visitation will be held 7-9pm Tuesday, May 16 and funeral service 2pm Wednesday, May 17, all in the Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. Pastor Ken Fillmore officiating, assisted by Pastor Steve Adams and Pastor Doug Campbell, with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Interment will then follow at Eagle Hill Cemetery, Westchester Station. Family flowers only please. Donations in Erma's memory may he made to the Gideon's of Canada, the Colchester Christian Academy or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to express special thanks to the Palliative Care Unit, the VON Nurses and Erma's private care providers and all other health care workers. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at www.mattatallvarnerfh.com