Stellarton; Florence Maude Ives (Smith) of Stellarton passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the Aberdeen Hospital with family by her side.
Born in Eureka on Sept. 23, 1928, she was the last surviving member of her siblings.
In her earlier years, she worked in different retail settings as well as being an instructor for Weight Watchers.
Flo was very busy within her church community, (First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton) serving as president of the MacLellan-Fraser A.M.S. Group for many years.
Currently she was a member of the A.M.S. Youth Group and the Ladies Guild. Along with participating in the Cursillo Group and the Rebekah Lodge, she also gave freely of her time to Camp Geddie.
Flo was an avid quilter, seamstress and enjoyed knitting beautiful baby keepsakes for all of her grandchildren.
Her cottage on Sinclair Island held a special place in her heart, providing many beautiful memories with family and friends.
Flo is survived by her children: Brian (Elizabeth), Joanne, John (Tammy) and Jean, all of Nova Scotia; her grandchildren Matthew (Amber), Mark (Ashley), Cory, T-Anna, Adam, Alex and Gavin; two active great grandchildren Tessa and Mia who brought joy to their Nan; a sister-in-law, Nora; numerous nieces and nephews who share fond memories.
Flo was predeceased by her husband David Hugh and a daughter, Barbara Pearl.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 7-9 p.m. in the H.C.MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel, Stellarton.
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church, Foord Street, Stellarton with Rev. Charles McPherson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations and pledges in memory of Flo may be made to Camp Geddie or the Pictou County Food Bank.
Online condolences may be sent to angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca