Obituary of Rena Bell

Rena Josephine Bell 73, of Petite Riviere, passed away July 29, 2001 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, after a long struggle with cancer. Born in Doucetteville, Digby County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Olive (Keddy) Amero. She spent all her married life in Petite Riviere, was active in her church and a member of the Ladies Guild. A much loved mother, grandmother and wife who had a great love for children, a friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Douglas; daughter Mary Ann (Brian) of Crousetown; sons John (Catherine) of Petite Riviere; Peter (Lise), Bush Island; sisters Helen (Arthur) MacMillan, Port Hope, Ont.; Lorna, LaHave Manor, Dayspring; brothers, John (Carrol), Angus, Ont.; Perley (Marilyn), Oshawa, Ont.; Grandsons, William and Joshua; granddaughters, Jennifer, Emma, Rebecca, Leah and Olivia. She was predeceased by a brother Murray, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday in St Michael’s Anglican Church, Petite Riviere, Rev Michael Hawkins officiating. Burial of ashes will be in the Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations in her memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, St Michael’s Building Fund, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Doucetteville or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. There will be no visitation in the funeral home by request.