The family of Edna Trenholm, age 89, wife of Ralph Trenholm, of Southampton, announce the passing of their wife, mother and grandmother at the Gables Lodge on Friday, March 18, 2011,
Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha (Trowsdale) Siddall.
Edna's life centered around her home and her family and she provided well for them with her many talents of baking and homemaking throughout the years. She had a passion for antique furniture and was an avid collector and together with her husband operated a furniture restoration business in Dartmouth.
Edna will be sadly missed by her husband of 64 years, Ralph, Amherst; sons, Douglas and Larry (Nancy), both of Amherst; a daughter, Sharon (Thomas) Gaillard, Dartmouth; 6 grandchildren, Sean, Kevin, Pamela, Jennifer, Jeremy and Madisyn and 3 great grandchildren, Connell, Noah and Nevyn; sister, Darlene Thompson, Mapleton, NS; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Frank and Elmer and by sisters, Elsie, Annie and Leota.
Edna's remains have been entrusted into the care of the A. H. Brown Funeral Service, Springhill (597-2361), from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11 am, Rev. Alan Griffin officiating. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of the donor's choice gratefully appreciated. www.brownsfuneralhome.com