Myrna Elaine Whitford

It is with great sadness that the family of Myrna Elaine (nee Brown) MacNeill Whitford age 71, of Bridgewater, formerly of Bedford, announce her passing on January 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. According to her wishes, in her own bed looking over the lake. Born in Winnipeg, MB, she was the daughter of Jean Catherine MacDougall and James Brown.

Myrna was a loving mother, an artist and an avid sports enthusiast. She enjoyed curling in recent years and ringette for many years. She was part of the NS Provincial Championship Team of 1988-89. A talented artist, she attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and has won awards for her paintings. She also taught painting for several years and enjoyed sharing her artistic gifts with her grandchildren.

As well, her dramatic talents were on display in the various Christmas and summer productions. The shows highlighted her passion for creativity and celebrated the grandchildren’s talents. Her competitive spirit could be seen when playing card/board games. She was a gracious loser but loved to win.

Myrna worked for many years at the Victoria General Hospital and retired from the Dietary Finance and Personnel Department in 1995.

Survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Doug Whitford; daughter, Shelley (Desmond) and their children, Mitchell and Jessica (Andrew); son, Randy (Cindi) and his children, Nichole (Tyler)and Alexa, son, Shawn (Marie) and their children, Kenzie, and Carson; son, Scott (Kelli) and their children, Logan, Zachery, and Jordan; brother, Melvyn (Emily) and their children, Lynn, Nancy, and Michael. Predeceased by her parents and first husband, Joe (John Joseph MacNeill).

Visitation will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, on Thursday, January 21 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral will take place on Friday, January 22 at 11:00 am in the J.A. Snow Memorial Chapel, Rev. David Hart officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Special thanks to the South Shore Palliative Care Program - Louise Blackie, RN, Dr. Scott Lennox and VON Palliative Care Nurses. For their care and support during this time, many thanks to: Margie and Gordie Moulton, Allen and Gail Munroe, Louise and Gail Sloane, and Brian and Diane Nowe.