Obituaries

Barbara J. Near-Power, 85, Dartmouth, passed away peacefully June 3, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was the youngest of three children of the late Reginald and Francis Siddle. Also predeceased by husband Edward J Power, daughter Kim and grandson Keith. She is survived by children Tom(Chris)Power, Debbie(Russel)Trueman, Vicki(Wilfred)VanZeumeren, Wendy(Jules)Senecal, Shelley(Stephen)Power, Rosalind(Winston)Croscup, Joe(Kim)Near, Derek(Rita)Near, Frank(Naomi)Power, Lory(Bernadette)Near; 5 nieces and nephews; 16 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren, and 1 great-great Grandchild. Also survived by siblings Marjorie Barrett and Norman Siddle. Besides, what she felt was her greatest accomplishment, her children, Barb was also an accomplished 5-pin, 10 pin and candlepin bowler. In her earlier years she took the Maritime Championship three years in a row, as well as many other provincial championships. She was also proud that she bowled a perfect "5 pin" game. She was involved in real estate for many years, both in sales and investing. Both Mom and Ted enjoyed spending time at their cottage in Queensland. After retirement Mom and Ted spent the winters in the motorhome in Florida and travelling throughout the states and Canada. She was a amazing mother, wife, friend, sister and a source of wisdom for all of us. She had touched so many lives and was well respected by all she met. Celebration of life to take place at Port Wallace United Church, 263 Waverly Rd. on Monday June 10th at 2 pm. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Donald K Walker funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Dartmouth General Hospital, (4 east) and the "girls" from Northwood Homecare. Online condolences can be sent to www.donaldkwalker.ca