Clarine Herbert
Born In: Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 9th, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Clarine Herbert, 73, of Cockburn Street, New Waterford, on Nov. 9, 2011 at home.
Born in Inverness, she was a daughter of the late James and Lizzie Jackman.
Clarine was a graduate of Dalhousie University and worked for several years in Montreal before moving to New Waterford in the early ’60s. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry and gardening.
Clarine also loved sweets and in earlier years, was known to take care of several children throughout the neighbourhood.
Surviving are daughter Suzanne Kingston, Vancouver, B.C.; son, James Theodore Herbert, New Waterford; granddaughter Shay Kingston, Vancouver, B.C.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Besides her parents, Clarine was predeceased by her husband Charles and several brothers and sisters.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. There will be no visitation or funeral service.
Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
