Obituary of Georgina Benedict

75, Canning, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2008 surrounded by her family in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Georges Brook, Nfld, Dolly was a daughter of the late John and Delilah (Bailey) Ploughman. Georgina was a wonderful mother, loving wife and a caring grandmother. She raised her family in Greenwich and in 2003 she and her husband, Delbert moved to Canning. A part of her heart always belonged to Nfld. Dolly loved music and enjoyed singing and playing guitar. Georgina "Dolly" was a loving and patient person whose positive attitude and easy laughter will be sadly missed by her many family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 48 yrs., Delbert Benedict, Canning; she leaves behind 4 children who will always treasure her memory and spirit; daughters, Heather (Ivan) Bishop, Canaan, Connie (Stan) Schofield, Gaspereau; sons, Darrell (Barbara) Benedict, Sheffield Mills, Dana Benedict, Canaan; grandchildren, Justin and Erin Bishop, Ryan and Brenton Gertridge, Alex and Abigail Schofield, Rhiannon Benedict; they will miss their nana; brother, Colin Ploughman, Scotland; sisters, Beulah Florio, New Jersey, Effie Hodder, Georges Brook, Nfld, Mae (Milford) Corkum, Port Williams; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Dolly was predeceased by her son, Douglas Fluck; brothers, Bernard, Ben, Eric, Edwin and Ralph Ploughman; sisters, Doris Warren, Deborah Taverner, Edna (Corkum) Tipple. There will be no visitation by the family's request. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday September 20 in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville (902-678-2151) . Rev. Maurice Hatfield officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or to a charity of choice. Private condolences to the family may be sent by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca