Stella Ethel “Teddy” Relf, 89, Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro, passed away peacefully, with her loving caregivers at her side, on Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2009 in the home.
Born Nov. 7, 1919 in Londonderry Mines, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Maude (Ross) Brown. Teddy had been a resident of Cedarstone for a number of years where she made many friends and held a very special place in the hearts of many of the staff that cared for her.
She was always active in church affairs and attended Brunswick Street United Church. She loved music and there are many fond memories of family crowding into Charlie and Stella’s parlour and listening to the guitar, harmonica and singing. Many will also remember seeing Teddy walking around town, taking in the sights, picking up groceries and just passing time.
Teddy is survived by her brother, Howard Brown, Townsview Estates, Truro; several nieces and nephews in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas and California. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Relf; sisters, Rita Brown and Isabell (Brown) Gordon; brothers, Laurie, Thomas and Earl Brown.
Special thanks are extended to the residents, staff and volunteers of Cedarstone Enhanced Care for your care and love. You looked after Teddy like she was family and she truly loved living there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where friends may pay their respects from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009. Reception will follow. Interment will be held in Thompson Station Cemetery, Cumberland County.
Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Teddy’s memory to Cedarstone Enhanced Care (recreation fund) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the “guest book” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.