Obituary of Emily Irons

IRONS, Emily Ellen — 95, Halifax. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010 in Northwood Manor, with her nine sons by her side. Born in England, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Emily (Wright) Jollimore. She will be lovingly remembered and never forgotten by sons, Harry (Bernadette), Armdale; Donnie (MaryAnn), Westbank, B.C.; Bob (Pat), Williamswood; Doug, Harrietsfield; Billy (Lucille), Williamswood; Greg (Evelyn), Kelowna, B.C.; Keith, Spryfield; Gerald, Williamswood; Bruce (Diane), Williamswood; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George; daughter in-law, Colleen; grandchildren, Derek, Mark and Steven. The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and support staff at Northwood, 7 Manor, for their compassionate care. Arrangements are under the direction of J. A. Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield (477-5601). In keeping with Emily's wishes there will be no visitation. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only, donations in Emily's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.