Moffatt, Berta V., Truro
It is with regret that our family announces the passing of Berta V. Moffatt on Friday, December 3, 2010. As was her wish, she died peacefully, with her family by her side.
Berta was born in Annapolis County, a daughter of Bertram and Lottie (Todd) Wagstaff. She was predeceased by her twin brothers, Donald and Douglas Wagstaff and sisters, Margaret Garry and Doris Fairn. Her only surviving sister is Shirley MacAulay of Colorado. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Douglas S. Moffatt. Also surviving are her four children, Deborah (Gus) MacLellan, Rebecca (Bryan) Langille, William (Gail) Moffatt, and Garfield (Susan) Moffatt. Surviving grand children are Daniel (Amy) MacLellan and Craig MacLellan (Kate Read), Erinn Beth Langille, Matthew Langille (Stephanie Cheng) and Michael Langille (Jamie Harris), Rachel, Jonathan and Luke Moffatt, Taylor and Liam Moffatt. Berta was predeceased by her much loved, youngest daughter, Rachel.
Berta pursued a career in nursing, graduating from the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. In later years she graduated from the Nova Scotia Teachers College. Berta was blessed with a long, full, happy and rewarding life. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of those who love her. Yet, our lives are richer for her wisdom that guided and shaped us, and the love she gave to all her family and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, where the visitation was held Sunday. Funeral will be held at First United Church, Prince Street, Truro on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow immediately after the service.
Family flowers only. Donations in her memory can be made to the Rachel Moffatt Memorial Fund through the First United Church, Truro (for the support of youth programs). Online condolences may be made by going to www.colchestercommunity.com