Turple, Mavis Sparling – Age 92, passed away on March 27, 2025 in The Birches, Musquodoboit Harbour.
Born in Oyster Pond, she was a daughter of the late Cyril and Merle (Mitchell) Blakeney.
She was a teacher in her early years, stay at home mum and then worked at The Fishermans Life museum until she retired. She and Austen took their Sunday drives without exception. Mavis had her first plane ride at the age of 75 and then two memorable trips after that - one to Dominican and one to Cuba.
Mavis is survived by daughter, Cathy; son, Michael (Laurena); grandchildren, Jacqueline (William), Jordan (Lauryn), Rylie (Donald); great-grandson, Austin; siblings, Brenda Charest, Ward Blakeney, Mona (Gus) Mosher, and Drew Blakeney
She was predeceased by husband, Austen; infant daughter, Janice Lee; brother, Carman Blakeney; sister-in-law, Agnes Blakeney; brother-in-law, John Charest.
Service will be held in First United Church in Musquodoboit Harbour at 11 on April 5.
Memorial donations may be made to First United Church in Musquodoboit Harbour (Musquodoboit Harbour Pastoral Charge-First United Church, 7964 Highway 7, Box 209, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0).
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