Wentzell, Mildred Kathleen, 82, of Beach Meadows, Queens Co. passed away peacefully at Queens Manor in Liverpool on December 24th, 2011 with her daughters at her side.
Born in Malagash, Cumberland County on Sept. 6th, 1929, she was the eldest of four children born to the late William and Truena (Mattatall) Purdy.
Mildred will be remembered as a loving and generous wife, mother and grandmother. She gave generously of her time and talents to make everyone’s life a little brighter and more fulfilled. Much of her time was spent knitting and crocheting items, most of which were given to family and friends. She also loved to cook and bake and those who were fortunate enough to sample her breads, pies and good home cooking were always wanting to come back for more. They will say they never left her kitchen hungry! She kept her wood stove burning and many times she had to open the door to let the heat out in the cold of winter. She gave much time and energy to various community events and activities including the Emmanuel United Church, Beach Meadows Community Hall, Seaside Seniors and the Brooklyn Marina. Mildred spent her first years in the area working for a local doctor and his wife as Nanny to their four children. Once married she helped run a large turkey farm with her husband for many years. In her retired years, she provided child care to several children in her community whom she loved like grandchildren and then, when she had grandchildren of her own, she spent as much time as possible with them and loved every moment.
She is survived by her daughters Joanne (David) Daniels, of Beach Meadows and Pauline (Andrew) Whynot, of Mahone Bay; grandchildren Matthew, Jessie and Jared; sister Sadie (Howard) Treen, of Malagash and several nieces and nephews.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband Edwin and brothers Hilton and Winston.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on January 7th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool with Rev. Brian Wentzell officiating. A committal will take place at a later date in Malagash in keeping with Mildred’s wishes. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family would like to extend gratitude to all of Mildred’s care givers both in and out of the Manor and particularly to those friends who continued to provide support and respect during her failing health.
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Laurie-Anne Brown
Mildreds Family:
I am sorry for your loss, I enjoyed getting to know Mildred at Queens Manor and enjoyed talking with her about all of the things she loved, like her chickens, her family and her home. She was delightful and I am grateful for having the time to get to know her.
Mildred is now at peace and I hope your family is doing well under the circumstance.
My sympathy,
Laurie-Anne Brown
Recreation Programmer, Queens Manor
karen colp
Pauline & Joanne & family: My thoughts & prayers are with you during this, a very difficult time. Enjoyed the video you provided. Lots of wonderful memories! Weather permitting, hope to see you all on Jan 7th. Take good care! Karen
Donna and David Dicks
Joanne, Pauline and Family. Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all at this dificult time. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
MARINA JESSO {MACLEOD }
VIDEO OF YOUR MOM AND DAD BRINGS BACK A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
Mavis DeLorey & Freda Muise
We are sorry to hear about your loss at this time.
Goretti, Duncan and Neil Mac Isaac
Sorry for your loss;
Your love one has left this earth to be in a better place. She is not really gone as she lives on in the goodness she has instilled in her family and those who were lucky enough to know her. I have seen that .
Take care; The MacIsaac
Janet Simpkins & Rena Costner
Pauline and family,
Please accept our sympathy for your Mom’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rena and Janet
USA
judy quinn
she was a very nice person she will be missed
Lanny & Bea DeLong
Joanne, Pauline and families – So sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed your mom at the Marina, especially playing cards. We missed her when she couldn’t come anymore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincere Sympathy, Lanny & Bea
MacLeod's Fuels (Kathy, Wade. Cindy, Joanne)
I can still see your Mom asking us to come in the house when we came for our turkeys. They were the best and freshest you could buy. Phil would have one once a month. We sat in the kitchen and talked until Ed came in, then he would talk for a while about the woods and his turkeys.
God bless you on the passing of your Mom.
Sandy Emenau
Pauline, Joanne and families
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Kerry Morash
When Edwin and I would come in from Lobstering I always looked forward to some of Mildred’s cooking. They were both very very good to me . Remenber the good times.
Pat and Becky Murphy
So sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that it will help in some small way to know that we are thinking of you and that we care .
Pat and Becky Murphy
Joyce & Vernon Hawkes
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you