WESTVILLE – Mae Elizabeth Hughes, age 93, Temperance Street, Westville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009, in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, she was a daughter of the late John and Jessie (MacIvor) Parsons. She was an adherent of St. Paul United Church, Westville. She worked for the Red Cross while living in Toronto and after returning to Nova Scotia, continued her volunteer work with various organizations, including the Pictou County Seniors Help Line and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed her pets and took a great interest in gardening. The matriarch of the family, she was known as "Nanny Hughes". She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Betty DeYoung (Jim), Antigonish; Diane Lamey (Harry), Westville; daughter-in-law, Betty Langille (Bill), Scotsburn; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Leah Falconer, Jeddore; brothers, Calvin Parsons (Marg), Jeddore; Angus Parsons (Arlene), Sarnia; sister-in-law, Elsie Hughes, Westville; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam; son, Sammy; sister, Louise Bartlett; and brother, Bob; and sister-in-law, Lois Parsons. Visitations will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with Rev. Doug Pilsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Auburn Cemetery, Westville. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society, 835 East River Road, New Glasgow, B2H 3S6.