Obituary of Nettie White

Mary Henrietta "Nettie" White, age 96, Westville, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow. Born on August 4, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Amanda (Cassie) White. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy MacDonald, Hamilton, Ont; Yvonne "Vonnie" MacDougall, Westville; and brothers, Gordon "Doc", New Glasgow; and Patrick "Paddy", Truro. She was predeceased by brothers, George, Albert, Bill, Leo, Alfred "Potsy", John James "Skinny", and Garfield; sister Florence Gauvreau; and infant brother and sisters, Leo, Rita, and Elizabeth. Nettie worked for Crescent Jewelers in New Glasgow and Pictou and for J.P. Morgan’s in Montreal for several years. She also worked for Robert Simpson’s, Halifax from where she retired in 1970 in order to look after her mother who was released from the Nova Scotia Sanatorium at that time. She was an avid bingo player for years and loved music, singing with Stella Maris choir in Pictou for several years. Her most memorable achievement was singing with The Mills Brothers while in Montreal. Nettie was a wonderful sister who brought much joy to her family. She was our Santa Claus and our strength in time of need. She was a devout member of her church and her acts of charity and kindness will be remembered by many. You had many friends Nettie who loved you and cared about you. To your family you were a "rock", especially after our mother passed away. We loved you dearly and thank God for having giving us a wonderful, caring sister. Her remains are resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Church of the Holy Name, Westville with Father Donald Boudreau officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Name Cemetery. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca