Guild, Myrtle Josephine – Age 84, Middle Musquodoboit, passed away July 14, 2016, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Stewiacke, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Jessie (Elliott) Smith.
Myrtle was always active in the community and volunteered regularly at Braeside Nursing Home where she called bingo and sang in the Monday choir. She was a member of Middleton United Church where she was part of the UCW and church choir.
Surviving are her daughters, Patsy (Brian) Leslie, Dartmouth; Robin (Benny) Hutchinson, Elmsvale; sisters, Shirley MacLellan, Milford; Marilyn Smith, Stewiacke; brothers, Russell (Audree), Milford; Paul, Truro; Gary (Judy), Stewiacke; sisters-in-law, Judy, Stewiacke East; Fran, Stewiacke; Muriel, Brookfield; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald; brothers, Stan, Havey, Emmerson, Larry, Wilfred and Michael; brother-in-law, Frank MacLellan; sisters-in-law, Helen, Janine, Melissa.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, Rev. Dr. Linda Yates officiating. Burial to follow in Pioneer Cemetery, Middle Musquodoboit. Friends are welcome to a reception downstairs in the church following the burial. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Musquodoboit Valley Health Foundation – Hospital or Braeside Nursing Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
