KEDDY, Evelyn Bernice “Bonnie” (Crisp) - 88 of Bridgetown, formerly of Lawrencetown passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS. Born in Paradise, Annapolis Valley on April 22, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Ruggles) Crisp. Bonnie enjoyed the simple things in life such as knitting, three o’clock tea breaks, cooking, playing cards and being with her friends and neighbors. Bonnie was a caring lady and enjoyed having people around. During her younger years, she had 21 foster children. Bonnie was baptized in Clarence and transferred her membership to the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church Auxiliary and was always ready to give a helping hand whenever asked. She was a member of the Whitman Cemetery Committee. She is survived by daughter, Joan (Courtney) Sanford, Berwick. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Russell; son, Bruce; sisters, Frances Jones, Violet, Mildred, Dorothy Greenlaw and Marion Richardson, brothers, Thorton and Charlie. By Bonnie’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Monday, May 16, 2011 in Mountain Lea Lodge, 170 Church Street, Bridgetown. Pastor Patty Beals officiated. Interment will be in the Whitman Cemetery, Lawrencetown. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

Garden
To a beautiful garden our friend has gone,
To the land of perfect rest,
Her work is done, and the setting sun
Has sealed her life long quest
She has left this earthly garden
For a home beyond the sea.
Though she is gone, she still lives on
In our garden of Memory.