Annie May Gaulton

Annie May Gaulton - 91, of Halifax NS passed away unexpectedly at the Halifax Infirmary on June 1, 2012. Born in Hermitage, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha Hill. Adored and loved by her predeceased first husband, Archie Engram and her second husband, Bert Gaulton. She is survived by her cherished children, Billy (William) Engram (Shirley), Elizabeth Engram-Kenny (Archie), Jeannie Engram-Herritt (Rollie) and Phyllis Engram-Dinham (Derek), her brother, Kent Hill (Marty) and sisters-in-law, Lillian Cutler, Marty Hill and Rita Hill. She was predeceased by darling daughters, Melita and Leona Engram, and brothers and sisters Wallace, Wilfred, Herbert, Harry, Sandy, Warren, Gertie, Ursie, Hazel and Beatrice. She was indeed a proud and loving Nana to Wanda, Teta, Tishie, Shawna, Robbie, Richie, Susie and Steve and Great Nana to Cherish, Mason, Steel, Sterling, Emma, Michaela, Sarah, Maxwell, Bertram, MacKenzie, Archie, Tyler, Joshua, Alyssa and Harrison, and she was excitedly preparing for the arrival of number fifteen, Skye. A wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a “Matriarch of our extended family”. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Her favourite place on Earth was anywhere, any place, as long as she was with family. She also looked forward to spending time with her dear friends in the evenings. She left a print of her heart on all those who were blessed to have met her. “The world was a better place yesterday”. She will long be remembered for her unconditional love and her beautiful contagious smile. “Mom, we shall miss you so much. The void in our hearts can never be filled again. We love you.” She was a most ardent supporter of a child help organization www.everychildcounts.ca and taught us well how to care for others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or Everychildcounts. Visitation will take place in JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Hfx NS B3S 0E1(455-0531) Tues. June 5, 2012 from 5-7pm. Funeral service will take place in St. James Anglican (at the Rotary) Wed. June 6, 1:30pm. For on-line condolences please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.