Obituary of Olive Poole

POOLE, Olive Agnes – 77, Halifax, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Born in Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late James and Ann (Cox) Rose. Olive was a member of Emmanuel Anglican Church in Spryfield. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, Clarence (Kathy); Scott (Gwen); Terry (Brenda); Chris (Sandy); Bruce; Danita (James), all of Nova Scotia; Jack (Ada), Alberta; Greg (Tammy), British Columbia; Sharon (Lewis), Manitoba; Sylvia (Roy), England; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, a Korean Conflict Veteran, John Robert; brother, Ron and sister, Mary. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Vincent’s Guest House for their compassionate care and support given to Olive during her time with them. Arrangements are under the care and direction of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield (477-5601), where visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. in Emmanuel Anglican Church, with Rev. Diana Brett-Frye as celebrant. Donations in Olive’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.