AMERO, Joan Ann ‘Cookie’, 67, of Annapolis Royal, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Born in Digby, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Olive (Amon) Comeau. She was a duty aid for Digby Elementary School for more than eight years. Cookie went back to school and received her grade 12 at the age of 65. She also did some volunteer work at Bethany Bin in Digby before she fell ill. Cookie is survived by her daughter, Corrine Amero; son, Everett Amero; sister, Shirley Cooper, Ottawa; and grandchildren, Kelsey Amero, Megan Smith, Jessica Taylor, Marissa Cyr, and Evan Amero; as well as former husband Floyd Amero. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Lottie Comeau. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nurses at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, and to Dr. Davidson for the love and support they showed mom. Also special thanks to the VONs who came in every day to care for mom, and to the staff at the Annapolis Health Center who were there to support us until her passing. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home & Crematorium, 568 Main Street, Wolfville, B4P 1E7. Cards and letters of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at www.serenityfuneral.com.