Obituary of Edna Mariette Allen

Allen, Edna Marietta - age 92, passed away peacefully in Blomidon Court, Greenwich, N.S. on October 26, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Born in Wolfville on May 30, 1921, she was the only daughter of the late William and Annie Biggs. She grew up on a farm in Grande Pre and married Edwin (Ed) Allen in 1940. She had a very loving and caring heart and was a wonderful mother, spouse, mother-in- law, grandmother and great grandmother. Mom had great determination and whatever she started she accomplished. Her career began as a clerk at Wolfville Holland Bakery, then at Cleveland Grocery and T. Eaton outlet. Later she and Ed owned and operated general country stores in Centerville and Melanson. They moved from one home to another throughout Kings County over the years. She was a member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Wolfville. She completed a Home Nursing course with the Red Cross Society. Mom loved gardening and handicrafts, entering her crewel embroidery on linen in seniors’ competitions. She volunteered with many different organizations and in later years picked apples for Stirling’s in Melanson. She enjoyed searching for antiques and collectibles at yard sales, socializing at card parties, and making new friends. Mom is survived by daughters Leah “Jean” (Robert) Lawrence of Brookfield, and Heather Dianne (Terry) Hennigar of Greenwich; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; brother William (Marguerite) Biggs of Melanson; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Edwin, her husband of 70 years; brother Henry Biggs; grandson Todd Craig Hennigar. Special thanks to all the staff at Blomidon Court for their care of mom and all the comforting support to family members. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held November 1, 2013 from 2-4pm at Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville Chapel from which a memorial service will be held on November 2, 2013 at 2pm, with Rev. Gary Manthorne officiating. Internment at Gaspereau Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Gaspereau Cemetery Comp., the CAREY ME fund, or a charity of your choice. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca . Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville Chapel (568 Main St, Wolfville) 542-4656.