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Hannah (Moules) Riley

Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: July 11th, 1931

Passed in: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Passed on: January 20th, 2011

Hannah Florence (Moules) Riley, beloved wife of Wilfred A (Woody) Riley, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.
She is survived by her children, Alan (Sue), St. Albert, Janet (Richard) Richter, Pincher Creek and Keith (Robin), Alpharetta, Ga., U.S.A. Hannah leaves behind four grandchildren, Jeremy Richter, Blair (Noreen) Richter, Sean Riley and Erica Riley; one great-grandchild, Damon Richter; brothers, John (Thelma), Raymond (Marjorie), Gerald (Marilyn) and sister, Charlotte Parsons; and 14 nieces and nephews.
Hannah was predeceased by her parents, Alice and Raymond Moules and a brother, Donald.
Hannah was born on July 11, 1931, in Sydney, N.S. In 1949, she graduated from the Sydney Academy in Sydney, and in 1950, she graduated from Normal College in Truro.
She taught at Whitney School in Sydney from 1950 to 1953. She married Wilfred A. Riley in 1953. In 1959 they moved to Lethbridge and then to Pincher Creek in 1961.
Hannah was a member of the Pincher Creek United Church since 1961, a choir member for many years and Sunday school teacher in the earlier years.
Hannah was a kindergarten and substitute teacher in Pincher Creek.
An ardent golfer, she held various positions with the ladies golf club. She also enjoyed bowling and skating.
Hannah found great joy in painting and was a member of Accidental Artists of Pincher Creek.
A private family graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at 11 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. in the Pincher Creek United Church with Rev. Brent Woodard officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined, donations in Hannah's memory may be made to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada, 3100-246 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, Alta., T3H 3C8, or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alta., T1J 4K7 or to a charity of one's choice.
Hannah was deeply loved by her family and will be missed immensely by all who knew her.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden's Funeral Home - Pincher Creek, Alta., PO Box 924, Pincher Creek, Alta., T0K 1W0, 403-627-3131 or www.edensfuneralhome.com.


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