Obituary of Catherine Frances Blaikie

BLAIKIE Catherine Frances, 80 of Greenwood passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born on September 6, 1934 she was the daughter to the late Frederick and Emma (Redmond) Graham of Middle Musquodoboit. Catherine was predeceased by her brother Ivan Graham. Surviving is her loving husband of 59 years Ronald Leslie Blaikie, three children Debbie Defalco, Ronald (Mary) Blaikie and Larry (Anita) Blaikie. Six grandchildren Jennifer, Jonathan, Jessica, Sasha, Jason, Kyle and five great grandchildren Natasha, Dawson, Aaliyah, Noelle and Elijah. Catherine spent her childhood in Middle Musquodoboit but met and was courted by Ronald (Leslie) Blaikie in Truro, NS where she worked for the Truro Daily News. Together they travelled with the military and shared many adventures with the children until settling in Kingston/Greenwood. Catherine found herself leaving the nest and working with OH Armstrong for 18 years until retiring to travel some more and spending winters in Florida. When her lifetime illness restricted travel, Catherine focused on her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens with her favorite gopher and lifetime friend Leslie helping her keep things running smooth. Always the matriarch, Catherine will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Mid Valley Palliative Care program. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home (Berwick Funeral Chapel) (902)538-9900. Celebration of Catherine’s life will occur on July 24th at 11:00 am at the Berwick Funeral Chapel 192 Commercial St. Her Son Reverend Larry Blaikie will be officiating. A reception will follow at 1:00pm at the Royal Canadian Airforce Association, 904 Central Ave Greenwood. All family and friends are welcome. On-Line condolences may be sent by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca Interment: A Graveside Interment will be held on Saturday, July 25th at 11:00am at the Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke (cross over the Stewiacke River from Highway 289 at the Stewiacke Museum to the Riverside Road)