Eric,
Ora Thompson's sister Anita's death is registered as Nita Thompson on the NSARM site, if you don't have the particulars. Although Ed Thompson's address is given as Milford Siding the family lived close to the R.R. station in Elmsdale.
Margaret
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From: keysie
To: nscumber
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 6:10 PM
Subject: [nscumber] Obit: FLEET, Ora Blanche [née THOMPSON]
Her father was Edward Perley Thompson b 1889 South Victoria, Cumberland, NS d 1967 Truro, NS. Her mother is a cousin of mine on my non-Cumberland side!
Eric
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FLEET, Ora Blanche - 77, Elmsdale passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Elmsdale, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Maggie (Keyes) Thompson. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Branch No. 55 Elmsdale. Ora worked at Cara Flight Kitchens at the Halifax Airport for over 20 years before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was affectionately known to her grandchildren as "Bubbie". She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Margaret (Rick) Logan; son, Joe; grandchildren, Holly (Nicholas); Courtney (Brandon); grandsons, Cody and Kyle, all of Elmsdale; sister, Rhoda (Harold) Rogers, Stewiacke; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; sisters, Verna Gilby and Anita Thompson; brothers, Garnet, Robie, Earl, Merlin, and Laurie Thompson. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie (758-3259). There will be no visitation or funeral service at Ora's request. A private family burial will take place in Ecum Secum at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
[Monday, 01-February-2010 The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2010-02-01]
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