Margaret Mae Stultz "Bamb," aged 97, passed away Saturday, September 14th, 2013 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center. Born in Tidnish, she was a daughter of the late Renwick and Minnie (Brownell) Bugley.
During WWII Marg worked at Canada Car in Amherst, was a homemaker and later looked after children in her home. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Air Force Club for many years and still enjoyed attending the dances and levies well into her nineties, an example of her life-long love of music and dancing. Born into a musical family, Marg loved to play the fiddle, winning many Nova Scotia fiddle championships in her younger years. She also had a gift for playing the piano, able to play any piece of music by ear. Marg played music with Carl Stultz and His Orchestra for many years all over the Maritimes at dances and on the radio. Dancing was also one of her many passions, she taught tap dance lessons and never missed an opportunity to kick up her heels. As she would say, Marg "would rather dance than eat."
An active woman who loved the outdoors, she spent many happy hours fishing and camping all over Nova Scotia, especially at Isaac Lake. Marg enjoyed playing cards, having a drink with friends and sharing a laugh. She will be remembered for her exceptional sense of humour; she always had a funny joke, saying or poem to share. She will always be remembered as a vibrant, feisty, one-of-a-kind character, who made a lasting impression on everyone that she met.
Always a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. "Bamb" worshiped and was worshiped by everyone in her family. She enjoyed baking, "her own cooking" and spending time with her family. Bamb had her mind all 97 years and she spoke it, and we loved her for it. Her family is blessed to have spent so many special years with such an exceptional person.
Bamb will be greatly missed by son, Barry (Margaret) Burke, Tidnish NS, daughter, Robin (Stephen) Fage, Amherst NS; five grandchildren Tim (Patti), Bernie (Allison), Christina (Brian), Stephanie (Danny) and Elliott (Jill); three great grandchildren, Brandon, Brody, MaKayla; brother-in-law Lenny Lowther, Tidnish NS, as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Bamb will also be missed by many friends and her large extended family of "Bamb's girls" at Victoria Manor.
She was predeceased by her first husband Elmo Burke, second husband Carl Stultz; brothers Alvah, Ernest and Edward; sisters, Eunice, Helen and Avis.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS (667-8777). No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. Burial to take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge NS.
Family flowers only. As Bamb donated to many different charities in her life, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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