New Glasgow, NS
July 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Edna Laffin, announce her passing surrounded by loved ones on July 13, 2024, in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
Edna was born in Eastville Col. Co., daughter of the late Dougal and Sarah Reid, and adopted daughter of the late John H. and Carrie Archibald of Hopewell.
Edna grew up in Hopewell and attended Stellarton High School.
Edna was actively involved in volunteer work for many years, including Pictou County Helpline.
Family was important to her as was evident in her love for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and extended family.
She loved to read, write poetry and short stories and go for long drives in the country. She was a former employee of Valley View Villa, Riverton.
Edna is survived by daughters: Joan Cameron (Gerry) Trenton; Ann-Marie Ross (Brad), Lower Sackville; Bernadette Morrison (Kenny), Pictou; Karen Greencorn (Charles), New Glasgow; son, Kim Cameron (Maureen), Stellarton; step-sons: Bruce and David Laffin; eleven grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Mydean (Kamal), Truro and brother, Neil Reid (Joyce), Fox Brook.
Edna is also survived by her dear friends: Marg Casey, Barb Purvis, Lalia Long, Marion Johnson, Betty Young and Bonnie Logan.
Edna was predeceased by her sisters: Laura Blois (Archie), Elladie Taylor, Edna G. Archibald, Pearl Williams, Carol Carr and Betsy Daniel; brothers: Parker Reid (Linda), George Reid (Joan), Delmar Reid, Alvin Archibald and Billy Reid; first husband, Elmer Cameron; second husband, George Laffin; grandsons: Justin Green and Rob Canning; step-grandson, Matthew Ross; great-granddaughter, Lyla Fraser; and son-in-law, Ron Ross.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, July 16 from 6-8pm, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, with funeral service Wednesday July 17 at 11am, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery. Reception to follow at First Presbyterian Church, Hopewell.
Donations may be made to Palliative Care Unit c/o Aberdeen Health Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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