Nora Bernadette Claire Sleep

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at home in Halifax on Wed. Nov. 26th, 2014. Nora was the daughter of the late George and Hanorah Power (McLellan). She was predeceased by her husband, Murray and only son, Burton (Butch); brothers, Bernie, John, George and Laurie; her sisters, Kathleen (Bowles) and two sisters in infancy. Nora is survived by daughters, Linda, Charlene (Stan) Whitehead, Amy, Susanne, Debra (Rick) Dooks partners

and extended family. Also survived by her brother, Leo Power; her sisters, Mary Craig and Margaret Lavers as well as her sister-in-law, Julie Broussard Power.

Nora's greatest joy in life was motherhood, it came naturally to her and she embraced it and all children with open arms. Family was her priority. In her younger years, she loved long nature walks with her children, picking berries and telling stories along the way. As her family grew she shared these joys with her grand-children, great-grandchildren and the many who called her nanny. In the Autumn of her life, gardening too became a passion. Many happy hours were spent planting flowers in her garden at the cottage in which she took great pride. In Nora, God gave her children one of his most precious gifts. She will be forever missed, loved and cherished by her family and all who had the privilege of sharing the past 85 yrs. with her.

Cremation has taken place. Service will be at St. Agnes Church, Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow in church hall. Private family burial to take place at a later date. Family flowers only.

"May you bring as much joy to your heavenly family as you did to your earthly one".