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Barbara Elizabeth Balkam

Barbara Elizabeth Balkam

Born In: Lower Woods Harbour, Nova Scotia
Born: November 21st, 1943

Passed in: Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: November 1st, 2015

BALKAM, Barbara Elizabeth, Shelburne, passed away unexpectedly at Roseway Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Born in Lower Woods Harbour on November 21, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Percy Balkam and Doris Brown. A woman of strong and determined spirit, she will be lovingly remembered as a caregiver and provider to many. Barb enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the Green Hill Senior Citizens Club. Barb was employed with Ford Motors for many years, then Roseway Manor and onto Roseway Hospital for 27 years where she met many people and made many friends. Barb is survived by her husband, James Martin; sister, Mabel Blades; brother, Ronald Balkam, all of Shelburne; and Victor Balkam of Ontario; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Betty, Shirley, Sarah and Mary Lou; brothers, Edward, Donald and Bradford. Barb will be missed by all who knew her, especially her family and her kitty “Miss Teah”. Cremation has taken place under the direction of H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne. A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 7 in H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne, with Pastor Wayne Dooks officiating. Burial in Parkdale Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at:www.huskilson.net
Good night babes
Love Jim

 

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