The death of Vida Claire Wood, 65, of Amherst, occurred at the QE2 Health Centre in Halifax on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Vida is the wife of Ralph Wood of Amherst and the mother of Marnie and Daniel. Vida's arrangements are under the care of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, Amherst (902-667-8777). A full obituary and service announcement will follow in Wednesday's newspaper and be available through www.furlongjones.ca