MacPHAIL, Helen Selena Joan -78, of Pictou, passed away May 21, 2011 in the Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of the late Nathan & Cassie (Clarke) MacPhail. Joan had a long career in provincial civil service, working at the Children’s Training Center, Pictou until retirement. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Women’s Association, and a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 16, Pictou. A lifelong member of St. James Anglican Church, Pictou, Joan was also a member of the Monarchist League of Canada. She is survived by her son, Bruce Moore, Pictou; brothers, Ross (Patricia), Winnipeg; Jeff, Moncton; Harvey (Barb), Lyons Brook; sisters, Eleanor (John) Cameron, and Annabelle Munroe, both of Pictou; many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by brothers, Sydney, Roy, and Walter; sisters, Patsy Moore, and Janet Horne-Munsie. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 PM Wednesday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place 11:00 AM Thursday from St. James Anglican Church, Pictou. Burial will be in Seaview Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pictou West Food Bank, the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society, or the St. James Anglican Church Roof Fund.