86, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2011, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in St. John's NL, she is the daughter of the late Archibald and Mary Carnell. She received her early education in St. John's and graduated from Memorial University College (MUC) with a teaching diploma. She worked for the Canadian Navy in the Civilian Personnel Office and when World War II ended, she was employed by the United States Air force, Adjutant General's Office, Fort Pepperell, St. John's, NL.
She then went to Boston and graduated from the Massachusetts General Hospital as an RN. Later she did a specialty course in Psychology in Toronto, Ont. She nursed for many years in St. John's and taught Psychiatric Nursing for a few years. She also worked in Kentucky, California, British Columbia and Halifax. She did fashion modeling, and became a Real Estate Agent earning her FRI. Ida excelled as a curler, played field hockey in her youth, and became an enthusiastic recreational golfer. She was a joiner and doer who made lasting friends easily. She always put others ahead of herself. An avid reader, gardener and bridge player, she enjoyed and was well versed in, art, literature, music and theatre. She loved animals and raised many prize dogs and cats. She also was a wonderful cook and gracious hostess.
During her years in Halifax, she was active with the IWK Hospital, the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA), the Halifax Ladies Musical Club and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Ida is survived by her stepdaughter Judith Earle (William); grandchildren Susan (Troy), Robert (Kathy), Nancy (Mary), sister Mabel Ross and special friend and caregiver, Allan Reid. She was predeceased by her husband Roy A. Bartlett; sisters Sarah (Sally) MacKenzie, Jean Windsor and grandchild Douglas Roy Earle.
Special thanks to the staff of the Halifax Infirmary, QEII 8.4 and Maplestone Enhanced Care.
There will be no visitation. Memorial services to be held in Halifax and St. John's have yet to be arranged. Donations in Ida's memory may be made to the ALS Society of Nova Scotia, SPCA, VON or charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be sent by visiting www.jasnowfuneralhome.com or to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, N.S. B3S 0E1.