Dorothy Margaret Farnell

FARNELL, Dorothy Margaret – 83, Upper Musquodoboit, passed away in Williams Country Home, Hilden, on June 23, 2011, with her family by her side. Born in Centre Musquodoboit, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Eisan) Kent. Dorothy’s passion has been making Christmas decorations for church sales, family and friends, the recipients of her creations, with a collection of each one set aside for her grandchildren. She was known for making her Santa and Mrs. Santa decorations as fund raisers for various organizations. Dorothy was also known for her beautiful cake decorating. Dorothy was an employee with the Royal Bank until her marriage. She was a treasurer of the United Church for 18 years. Dorothy also had a leading part in the church chowder booth for 18 years at the Halifax County Exhibition. She was also part of the Bicentennial Committee. She is survived by her husband Reginald, daughters Margaret Anne ( Joe) Archibald, Stewiacke; Rita Louise ( Bill) Whitney, Texas; son Raymond Austin (Karen), Bible Hill; sister Mary Cook, Middle Musquodoboit; grandchildren Joseph, Douglas, Derek, Leah, William and Max; great grandchildren Austin and Aldon. She was predeceased by brothers James and Arthur Kent, brother in-law John Cook. Visitation 6-8 PM, Sunday and 10 - 11AM, Monday with funeral service in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Upper Musquodoboit. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. James United Church, Upper Musquodoboit. Family and friends may send condolences at: ettingerfuneralhome.com