CROFT, Freda Mae (Walsh) – 96, Wolfville passed away February 20, 2012 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Gaspereau she was a daughter of the late Ada Walsh. Freda was a house cleaner for many years right up until the age of 73. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Freda is survived by her husband Lawrence; sons Cecil Walsh, New Minas, Robert Walsh (Diane Baker), Bridgewater, Larry Walsh (Nancy Piercey), Berwick, George Croft (Dorothy), New Minas, Donald (Barb) Croft, New Minas; daughters Laura “Hattie” (Mike) Becker, Bell Ewart, Ontario, Elizabeth (Robert) Laloned, Ontario, Marjorie (Harry) Pinch, Greenfield, Margaret (Merton) Rafuse, South Alton, Ann (Laurie) Brown, New Minas, Rose (John) Boylan, Gaspereau; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides her mother Freda was predeceased by a son Bedford; daughter Edith Croft; brother James, sisters Josephine, Stella; grandchildren Wendy and Ann Levy, Bonita Spencer; step granddaughter Linda Gauthier; step grandson Frederick Spencer; great grandson Daniel Gallant. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Thursday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. from the Gaspereau Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Shaw and Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Interment in the Gaspereau cemetery. Donations in memory of Freda may be made to the Wolfville Animal Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home & Crematorium, 568 Main Street, Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E7. Donations or Cards in memory may be sent to this address or on-line at: www.serenityfuneralhome.ca