Obituary of Mildred Iona Parks

Mildred Iona Parks –100, Berwick, Kings Co., formerly of Aylesford, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Valley Regional Hospital. Born in Burlington, Kings Co., she was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Iona Jane (Clowry) Parks. Mildred taught school in Kings County for 40 years, retiring in 1970. She had been a former member of the Victoria Harbour United Baptist Church and the Aylesford United Baptist Church. For many years she led bible study and prayer groups. She was a Dominion Life Member of the WMS. Mildred was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association, and a member of the local Canadian Cancer Society Unit and the Red Cross Society Unit. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mildred is survived by her sister-in- law, Faye Parks, Berwick; niece, Elizabeth Parks, Kentville. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Marjorie Pettigrew and Greta Stearns; brother, Ralph Parks. Funeral service will be held in the Morristown Baptist Church on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Leon Langille officiating, assisted by Pastor Chad Clements; followed by burial in the Aylesford Union Cemetery. Donations in Mildred’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial Street, Berwick (902) 538-9900. On-line guestbook may be signed by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca or by mailing to P.O. Box 355, Kentville , Nova Scotia B4N 3X1