Sarah Jane Barnes

Barnes, Sarah Jane – Age 58, of Elmsdale and formerly of Upper Musquodoboit, passed away September 5, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Middle Musquodoboit, she was a daughter of Barbara (Andrews) Stewart and the late Fred Stewart.

Sarah had many loves in her life. She loved children, dogs and helping with animal rescues, having fostered over 100 dogs and rescued three of her own. She had a lot of love to give for both humans and animals. If you were part of her life, she was a wonderful, thoughtful friend.

Sarah will always be loved and missed by her husband, Peter; daughter, Kelsey; son, Alexander (Lyndsey); mother, Barbara; sister, Avis (Rick); nephew, Craig; niece, Katie; and extended Barnes family members.

Besides her father, she was predeceased by brother, Andy.

Cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall, 8344 Highway 224, on Wednesday, September 14, 2 – 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Breast Cancer Society of Canada or Hope for Wildlife would be appreciated.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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