CUNNINGHAM, Jeanette Delores – 79, of South Ohio, Yarmouth Co., passed away May 20, 2011 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born on January 23, 1932 in Overton, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Bernice (MacKinnon) Thompson. Our beloved mother left us a legacy of courage, ready smile, quick wit and humour in the face of adversity. Most importantly, a faith in God in her later years. She was a homemaker and aid to her fisherman husband. Unafraid to attempt new things, she worked seasonally for Joel Smith Fisheries, Dept. of Highways, Maple Grove School, personal care for a few individuals and a cleaning service during tourist season. She is survived by daughters, Cynthia (Randy) Ritchie, Yarmouth; Nancy (Gerald) den Hollander, Dartmouth; Stephanie (Stanley) Ellis, Lake George; sons, Randy Cunningham (Tracy Blauvelt), Cape Forchu; Michael (Tracey) Ward, Wilmot; stepdaughter, Betty Rushton, Kentville; brothers, Ernest “Buddy” (Margaret) Thompson, Pembroke; Harold (Ann) Thompson, Gavelton; Stanley (Terri) Thompson, Middleton; sisters, Marjorie (Billy) Newell, Overton; Jessie (Wayne) Deyarmond, Truro; eight grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Ralph; brother, Randall; grandson, Jeremy Cunningham; stepson, Wilfred Rushton; step-granddaughter, Karen Lynch. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Yarmouth. Visitation took place Monday, May 23 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Leroy Corkum officiated. Interment followed in Darlings Lake Cemetery. A reception followed the interment at South Ohio Community Center. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory may be made to: Seventh Day Adventist Church, RR#1 Box 90,Tusket, Yarmouth Co., N.S. B0W 3M0, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, special designation to Daffodil Place Campaign, 5826 South Street Halifax. N.S. B3H 1S6, for the expansion of the Lodge That Gives, where she stayed during treatments. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net