Obituary of Mary Olive Bird

BIRD, Mary Olive (Dann) - 76, Wolfville Ridge, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home on June 27, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Kingston Peninsula, NB, she was the daughter of the late James and Laura (Braman) Dann. Mary had worked for several years as a teacher in NB and worked in Toronto for Canada Life. In later years she worked at Acadia. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She worked very hard at home for her family. She will be missed by all. Mary is survived by her husband of 49 years, Norman; sons, David (Avril), Canaan; Steven, Mississauga, Ontario; Robert (Leanna McLellan), Hantsport; grandchildren, Keighan; Kate; Grace; Anita; brother Phillip (Kay), Kingston Peninsula, New Brunswick; sisters, Ida Neil, Norton, New Brunswick; Dorothy (Gerald) Frias, St. Andrews, New Brunswick; Alice Hanlon, Hampton, New Brunswick; sister in law, Nancy Dann, Kingston Peninsula, NB; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her brothers John and Henry. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, Friday June 29, 2012 in Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 30, 2012 in the St. John?¢s Anglican Church, Wolfville with The Rev?¢d Sandra Fyfe officiating. Interment will be in the St. John?¢s Anglican Church, Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the St. John?¢s Anglican Church Memorial Garden or the charity of choice. The family would like to sincerely thank the VON Home Support, the doctors and nurses, and all of the family and friends of Mary for their love and support. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, 568 Main Street, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E7. Donations or condolences may be sent to the above address or by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca.