Ackles, Bertha – Age 83, of Enfield passed away on January 7, 2023 in Magnolia Continuing Care.
Bertha was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Fleet) Pace.
She is survived by children, Richard (Ginni), Gregory (Angela), Michelle (Steve) West, Cheryl (Greg) Miller; grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica), Kenneth, Jessie, Chantal (Gordie), Cody; great-grandchildren, Faith, Jackson, Bentley, Leah, Kassidy; sisters, Marg (Ken) Travis, Debbie (Keith) Zwicker; brothers, George (Doreen), Jim.
She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; son, Ernest; brother, Don; brother and sister-in-law, Howard (Gwen) Dickie; sister and brother-in-law, Jessie (Frank) Campbell.
Bertha was a stay-at-home wife and mother while her four kids were in school. During this period, she would look after other kids from the area as well. The house and yard were always full of kids playing and she loved it. Once her last two children were reaching the end of schooling, Bertha decided to go back to work. She was the cook and head of the kitchen staff at the Irving Big Stop for years until she retired. But that did not stop her from volunteering and cooking for groups or events. She joined the UCW at Knox United Church in Lower Sackville and volunteered and became a member of Waverley Legion where she was always available to do the cooking or whatever else was needed for an event. Bertha also enjoyed playing crib at the senior’s clubs in Fall River, Waverley and Enfield.
Bert and Ken always enjoyed travelling to Bangor, Maine and New Hampshire for holidays or just a weekend away. The White Mountains were their favourite place to go.
Bertha’s other enjoyments were yard sales, shopping, eating out in restaurants, dancing and music. She enjoyed life and it did not take a lot to make her happy. She was always happy to see you when you came to visit. Family was so important to her. She adored all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her life. The girls always needed a frilly dress and a baby doll for Christmas and the boys would need a toy car of some kind when they were small.
Bertha was known as “Mom Ackles” to a lot of her children’s friends growing up. She was like a second mother to a lot of kids. She will be missed a great deal by everyone, we all loved her dearly.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia in her memory.
Family flowers only.
There will be a Celebration of Life on January 15 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Waverley Legion, 2234 Rocky Lake Dr., Waverley.
Burial at a later date for family.
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