Anna (Collier) Murchison, R.N.
Lieu de décès : Coxheath, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 29 novembre 2010
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Anna Murchison on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010. Anna slipped away peacefully at her home in Coxheath, surrounded by her loving family.
Anna was the daughter of the late Colin C. Collier and Rebecca (MacKenzie) Collier.
She is survived by Jim, her dedicated and loving husband of 59 years. She is also survived by her daughter, Lee (Laurie) Murchison, Coxheath; sons, Robert (Sharon), Coxheath and Doug (Jane), Stillwater Lake. Anna was also the proud grandmother of Colin, Matthew, Ryan and Meaghan. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Foster, Kingston, Ont. and two special nephews, Alan and Graham Mutch.
Anna was very active in her community and will always be remembered for her willing hands and ready smile. She was raised on Burnside Farm in Coxheath and knew the value of hard work. Anna graduated from the Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing and throughout her married life, she lovingly nursed the cuts, bruises and wounded egos of the community children. Anna was a faithful servant of God and a lifelong member of Knox United Church in Blackett's Lake. She was also a life member of the Dr. John Pringle Memorial United Church Guild. Anna was a long time, active member of the Riverview Y's Menettes Club, including a term as president and she was a past president of the Cove Guest Home Auxiliary. Anna will be remembered by many as a very talented artist. Her beautiful paintings grace the walls of many homes, both locally and beyond. She was an avid gardener, loved nature and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors.
The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to the wonderfully dedicated home care workers and health care professionals who have been so genuine in their concern and unfailing in their care for Anna over these past months.
Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by her brother, Jim Collier and a baby brother in infancy.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4. 2010, at Knox United Church at 2 p.m. under the direction of Rev. Stephen Mills, followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment in the Dr. John Pringle Memorial Cemetery in Blackett's Lake, will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund or to the charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
