Dora Alida Bell

Bell (Barr), Dora Alida – age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Digby General Hospital. Born in Weaver Settlement, September 15, 1926, Dora was a daughter of the late William and Laura (Lewis) Barr.

During WWII Dora worked at Acadia University, then for several years after the war Dora worked as a permissive school teacher, teaching in rural one-room schools. Afterwards, she clerked at Consumers Market and then lastly at Weymouth Supplies that Dora and her husband Grantham owned; where Dora could be found behind the counter always ready to help a customer. She was an avid gardener and a charter member of the Weymouth Church of Christ.

Dora is survived by brother, Sendel Barr, Iowa, U.S.A.; nephew Clarence Prime, Weymouth; niece, Shanna Prime, Weymouth and sister in-law, Hilda Barr.

She was predeceased by husband, W. Grantham Bell; brothers, Gordon Barr and Lester Barr; sisters, Annie Dennison; Della Prime and infant sister Jean; brothers-in-law, Forrest Prime and Albert Dennison.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 5 from 1 to 2pm with service to follow at 2pm, all from Weymouth Church of Christ, Pastor Lou Outhouse to officiate with burial to follow. By families request, all attendees are required to wear a mask. Donations in Dora’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice. Share a memory and leave a condolence at www.jaynesweymouth.com