Constance Lindsay Prince

She was born in Digby, NS on April 20, 1934 to Glady Iris (Trider) Kirkpatrick and Harry Edwin Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her brother Howard Kirkpatrick (Marion) Woodstock, nephew Tim (Faye), niece Krista (Paul) MacInnis and three grand nieces Marta, Marnie and Raquel; step sons, Greg (Peggy) Prince, Michael and John (Marlene). She was predeceased by her parents, sister Nancy, first husband William (Bill) Francis Ganong and second husband James Benjamin (Ben) Prince. She was blessed to have two amazing men in her life.

Connie was a graduate of DRHS, Digby Academic and Commercial. She worked at the bank of NS and Department of Public Welfare. She graduated from the Victoria General School of Nursing in 1963 and Dalhousie University in 1967 with a diploma in Nursing Service Administration.

Active in Grace United Church, Digby Hospital Auxiliary and Area Health Foundation. She contributed in many ways to Digby over the years. She loved to play the piano for both church and community events.

Connie’s wish was that she could stay in her home to be able to look at the water and watch the fishing and sailing boats in the basin. She loved to wave to people and dogs as they walked by her home.

Connie had dementia but was always happy as her mind let her enjoy daily trips and outings. She was positive, maintained her sense of humour and appreciative of her caregivers.

Being cared for in her home could not have happened without the love and support of Mary Lou and Connie’s amazing caregivers who include, Karen, Teresa, Patty, Suzanne, Kathy T, Kathy B, and Heather. Thank you to Marilyn and Krista who also made a difference. Past caregivers include Ann, Jane Stephanie, Angela, and Victoria. We have lost Sheila and Doug who contributed to her care. Thank you to the Continuing Care team who provided excellent care for Connie and Tri-County VON. Thank you to Jeremy, Rosemary, Tim, and Mary Lou who enabled her to stay in her home as well to all the friends who would visit in the past and bring a smile to Connie’s face.

There is no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Smiths Cove Baptist Church on November 21st at 2pm. A reception will follow at Connie’s home on 3 Water Street. A committal will be held at a later date. Donations in Connie’s memory may be made to the Digby General Hospital Auxiliary, Continuing Care Digby or charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby.

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