Obituary of Dorothy Grace

91, of Avonport, previously of Lower Wolfville, passed away October 3, 2009 at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. She was born in North River Road, Kings Co, to the late Arthur and Violet (Levy) Jodrey. The family moved to Greenfield, Kings Co. and after the untimely death of her Father, they moved to Gaspereau. She married Frank Conrad, moved to Lower Wolfville and together they developed a successful dairy farm known as, ‘Coni Ridge Farm'. Grace was an extremely capable, diligent and thrifty woman who gave support to her husband and family. This trait served her well throughout her life. In earlier years she was the secretary of the Wolfville Home & School and for years she was a dedicated canvasser for charitable organizations. She received a pin from the Canadian Cancer Society, Wolfville District in recognition of her years of canvassing. She was a faithful member of the Anglican Church in Wolfville. Later years, she and Frank enjoyed some travelling, but most of all they enjoyed the card parties, which they attended for many years. People thought she had the ‘ace of hearts' up her sleeve. She always had a positive attitude and accepted what challenges she had to face. This was so true when in 2002, due to ill health, she had to give up her home and way of life to be cared for by her daughter and son-in-law Gwen and Bill Sweet. She continued to enjoy the many friends who would visit and play cards, thanks to family and Ken & Barb Mitchell. A big thank-you to Dr Hamilton and Betty for showing compassion towards Grace, especially the past years seven years. She is survived by children Gordon (Kay), Melanson, Don (Ruth,) Lower Wolfville, Paul (Carol), Conquerall Bank, Gwen (Bill) Sweet, Avonport, Linda (Robert) MacDonald, Middle River CB, Laurie (Geneva), Melanson, 17 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, sister Irene Collins, Harmony, Kings County, many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Frank, daughters Shirley and Geraldine, grandson Craig Sweet, sisters Nina, Velma and brothers Wendell, Russell and Wilson. Visitation will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, Wolfville on Friday, October 9th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Were the funeral will be on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place Saturday morning. Reception will be in the Parish Hall, 341 Main Street, Wolfville. Donations may be made to The Wolfville Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave, Wolfville NS B4P 1Z9 or St John's Anglican Church, 164 Main St. Wolfville, NS B4P 1C1. Arrangements are under the care of H.C. Lindsay Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 5 568 Main Street, Wolfville Nova Scotia B4P 1E5 (902-542-2151). Donations or cards and letters of sympathy may be sent to this address or on-line at: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca