Blanche was born in West Louisbourg on July 14,1920 to Richard and Ada Kelly. In 1942 she married John and moved to Grand Lake Road where she resided for the next 74 years.
As a stay-at-home Mom she became a member of St. Theresa’s Parish and later St. Augustine’s Parish. She was actively involved in the community as a member of Home & School, President of the CWL and other community organizations.
When they became empty nesters, Mom and Dad were active dancing, skating, travelling, and attending concerts and festivals of their grandchildren.
Affectionately known as “Nanny” she was dearly loved and touched the lives of all who knew her. Everyone was always welcome in her home, where she would often be found sitting on her front porch swing.
She is survived by her children Judy (Charlie) Locke, Doreen (Jerry) McLeod, Linda (Don) MacDonald, Karen (Lawrence) Martell, Ron (Elaine), Rick (Cathy), Eric (Dorothy), Glenn (Susanne Young) and brother Lawrence as well as 24 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John (1998), daughter-in-law Denise, and great granddaughter Autumn Mombourquette, siblings Irene, James, Libby, Aubrey, Mary, Teresa, and Michael.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CBRH Patient Care Fund.
Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 10th,10a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church with Father Lamey officiating. Proof of vaccination and photo ID required to attend. Those wishing to, may join via livestream by visiting TW Curry's facebook page.Internment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. To leave memories and messages of condolence for the family please visit www.twcurry.com
Special thanks to the staff of Spanish Bay who lovingly cared for Mom for the past four years.
