Obit: CURRIE, Eira Lillian [nee RATTRAY]

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EIRA LILLIAN CURRIE
1/4/1927 - 5/23/2017

Obituary Overview

In Loving Memory
Currie (Rattray) Eira Lillian, age 89, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully
on December 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Hazel Hill,
Guysborough County, a place she loved dearly, she was a daughter of the
late Harry Hutton and Emma Bertha (MacDuff) Rattray. Over the years, Eira
had many places she called home; in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia,
spending many years in the Amherst, Fort Lawrence area before moving to
Dartmouth. She was so talented and kind hearted. Her hands were always busy
sewing, knitting, quilting, and doing needlework. She enjoyed bowling, the
outdoors, and especially watching the birds. Church played an important role
throughout her life especially in Amherst. Mom can rest easy, knowing she
has left a legacy of kindness and caring which will be passed on. Eira is
survived by her daughters, Holly (David) Trevelyan, Dartmouth, Jane
(Michael) Kieley, Moncton, N.B., Carol (James) Kent, Quispamsis, N.B.; sons
David (Louise), Dartmouth, and James (Mishell), Calgary; grandchildren
Gavin, Heather, Jennifer, Aaron, Travis, Wanda, Christopher, Lauren, Sarah,
and Samuel; as well as seven great-grandchildren. They will all miss Grammy
³Bacon² dearly for her handmade quilts and gifts, chocolate chip cookies,
apple pie, her hugs and that beautiful smile. Of her eight siblings, she is
also survived by Douglas (Sarah) Rattray, Hazel Hill, Louise (John) Cote,
Charlottetown, PEI and Velma Burke, Lake Cowichan, B.C. She was predeceased
by her husband Thomas; brothers, Hutton, Arthur, John; sisters Edith and
Flora. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 1:00
pm in the Amherst Cemetery with Rev. Nigel Weaver officiating, followed by a
time of fellowship and refreshments held at Campbell's Funeral Home.

[Collected by DAW, 23 May 2017]