Ida Christina Macadams

MacAdams, Ida Christina, 97, of Port Joli, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, at Queens Manor, Liverpool.

Born in Welsh Town, Shelburne County, she was a daughter of the late William and Winnie (Firth) Davis.

Ida operated the local post office out of her home for over 30 years and following her retirement she continued to work helping seniors who needed help with their ailing loved ones. She enjoyed many hobbies and activities, some of her favorites being bingo, playing cards, quilting, going for car drives, as well as being an animal lover.

Ida was a loving and caring mother to her family and will be greatly missed by them and all that knew her.

She is survived by daughters Beverly (David) Simpson of Trenton, Ontario, Rita Snair of Queensland ; sons John (Brenda), Clyde Gordon (Wendy) both of Port Joli, Robert (Christina) of Marathon, Ontario; daughters-in-law Christine Knox of Port Joli and Frances MacAdams of Sudbury, Ontario; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Clyde (1954); daughter Betty (2007); sons Wilfred (1986) and Douglas (2001); granddaughter Andrea; son-in-law Maurice; sisters Mabel andAda;  brothers Lyle and Roy.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 24th, 2012, from 7-9 p.m., and a Celebration of Ida’s Life will be held Saturday, February 25th, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., both from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Pastor Cyril Mersereau officiating. Burial will be in Peaceful Hill Cemetery, Port Mouton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com