Obituary of Izida Hirtle

Izilda "Sally" Florence Hirtle 57, of Lapland, passed away January 5, 2002 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Kathleen (Veinot) Oickle. She devoted her life to her family, friends and community. She loved animals, music, quilting and especially horses. She also enjoyed sewing and making crafts. She taught Sunday School, helped with 4-H, and was a member of the Lapland and District Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. In her earlier years she worked at the fish plant, as a housekeeper and at several stores as a clerk. She is survived by her husband George; children, Terry (Kelly Frank), Lapland; Bonnie (David) Baker, Lapland; Tracy (Derrick Wagner), Bridgewater; grandsons, Brent and Bryce; brother, Leslie (Dawn) Oickle, Lower Northfield; sisters, Marlene Swinimer, Western Shore; Susan (Elliot) Oickle, Lower Northfield; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Ferne Knickle. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2pm Tuesday in the Lapland Baptist Church, Lapland, Rev. Lloyd Gillieo, Rev. Ida Whitehouse and Rev. Lawson Aulenback officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Pine Cemetery, Lapland. A reception will follow in the Lapland and District Fire Hall. Immediate family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Lapland Baptist Church or the charity of your choice through the funeral home or at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com