Nora May Fenton Praught

Nora May (Fenton) Praught, 75 years, Waverley, NS passed away in Abbie Lane Hospital, Halifax, NS on April 29th, 2014. Born in Upper Rawdon, Hants Co., NS on March 17th, 1939. Nora was the youngest of 7 children of Guy Fenton and Lulu Casey. Nora graduated from Nursing in the 1962A class at the VG in Halifax. She nursed in Halifax, California, Sarnia ON, Rimbey AB as well as volunteering in Iran. Nora was an avid sports enthusiast participating in basketball, softball, badminton, golf, hiking, camping, and her favorite – curling. She was a member of the 2001 Ladies Masters’ Champions for NS, and competed for NS at the National Masters Curling Championships in MB that year.

Survived by her husband of nearly 51 years, Leonard Praught; son, Timothy (Viola), Fort McMurray, AB; daughters, Lesley (Dana) Deamel, Lower Sackville, and Carla, Lawrencetown; brother, Glynn Fenton, Greenwich; sister in law, Lil Fenton, Upper Rawdon; six grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Predeceased by siblings, Erwin, Everett, Kenneth, Kaye (Wilmont) Densmore, and Ruth (Mike) Winter.

The family would like to thank the staff at Abbie Lane, 9th floor for looking after Nora, and Home Instead, particularly Glenda Crawley for her personal attention.

Nora will be cremated, and her memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 10 am in J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, (455-0531) with Father Dr. Gary Thorne leading the service. Followed by a reception at the funeral home.