Leah May King - formerly of Lockhartville, Kings County, passed away peacefully at Grandview Manor, Berwick on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the age of 95. Born in Lockhartville, she was the daughter of the late George and Eva (Boyd) Tracey. Leah was an active member of the Lockhartville community and church, serving on committees, choir, Sunday school and sewing circle. She was an avid quilter who took great pride in her work and was a charter member of the Minas Waves Seniors. She and her husband, Jetney enjoyed raising their own vegetables and she never missed an opportunity to pick fresh fruit, ensuring her freezer and cupboards were always full with delicious jams, preserves and desserts. Leah loved preparing meals and treats for family, boarders and friends. With her ready wit and great sense of humour, Leah was always ready to have a good time. She loved music and she and Jetney enjoyed playing cards and dancing into their eighties. Leah will be missed by daughter, Patricia (Alan) Marshall, Kentville; son, Rick (Lynda), Hantsport; grandchildren, Stephanie (Keith) Forsythe, Wayne (Kim) Shankel, Peter (Heather White) Sarty, Steven (Gail Toner) Sarty, Todd (Leslie Wilson) Sarty, Mike (Heidi) King; great grandchildren, Noah and Jonah Shankel; Seth MacLean; Meg, Hannah and Luke Sarty; Skye and Sierra Sarty and Brett and Brynn King. She is also survived by sister, Lova Guptell, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor and brother, Lawrence (Bessie) Tracey, Mount Denson, as well as half-siblings, Carol (Doug) Miller, Fort St. John and Terry Penny, Lockhartville. She was predeceased by her husband, Justin "Jetney"; siblings, Gladys (Shaw), Russ, Mert, George and Glen Tracey and half-brother, Murray Penny. Many thanks to the staff of Grandview Manor for their loving care over the past five and a half years as well as to the many visitors who made the trip to Berwick to spend time with Leah. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Reverend Gail Whalen-Dunn officiated. Burial took place in the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Memorial donations may be made to the Lockhartville Baptist Church, Carey-Me (supporting palliative care in the home), the Valley Regional Hospital or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com