Eileen Marie Howard - 82, of New Minas, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 in Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Wilmot, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Susan (King) Goucher. She had been employed in housekeeping at the former Miller Hospital and Nova Scotia Sanatorium, Kentville. She enjoyed music, bingo, playing Yahtzee and cards, knitting, crocheting, quilting and attending Friday night jam sessions at the Legion. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Ferron (Howard), Berwick; two sons, Arthur (Iris), Bridgewater; Ted, New Minas; ten grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a half-brother, Earl, Bear River; half-sisters, Theresa, Middleton; Ethel, Victoria Harbour; Sheila, Kingston; Marie, New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her husband, James; a son, Thomas; brothers, Sterling, Hubert “Buster”, Albert, Fred and an infant brother; sisters, Ruby, Annie and Pauline; half-brother, Robert. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, Reverend Doctor Judith Saunders officiated. Burial took place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to the Arthritis Society, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences or inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com