Obituary of Grace Virginia Sherriffs
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grace Virginia Sherriffs, age 84 of Kentville on April 26 2024. Grace passed away in the Valley Regional Hosptial, with her family by her side. Born July 26, 1939, in Lake George; she was the daughter of the late John D. and Helen V. (Welton) Sherriffs.
Grace was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed baking and going for walks. Grace relished in her time spent playing cards with her best friend, Thelma and spending time with her family. Grace also worked in the kitchen at Camp Aldershot for over ten years.
“We were blessed to have you as our mother and grandmother,
your beautiful soul will remain in our hearts forever.”
Grace is survived by her children, Doris Morine, Coldbrook; Jane (Bob) Hember, Ontario; Helen Morrison, Kentville; Jim Bezanson, Halifax; John Bezanson, Kentville; and Anna (Lawrence) Bezanson, Canning; Brother, Jimmy Sherriffs, Berwick; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Grace was predeceased by brothers, George, and Frank; grandson, Richard Hember; granddaughter, Olivia Bezanson; and good friend, Thelma Huntley.
The family would like to thank Grace’s grandson Cory for his endless devotion and loving care of his grandmother.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9 (902-679-2822).
