Munroe, Dorothy Hellen Age 96,
of Halifax and formerly of Whitehead, Guysborough County passed away
peacefully in Melville Lodge Long Term Care Facility on Thursday, May
18, 2017. Dorothy was the last surviving member of her immediate
family. Born December 15, 1920, in St. Ola, Ont., she was the youngest
daughter of the late Morley and Sarah (Embery) Sargent. Dorothy did
housework in her community, and was caregiver to her father Morley.
She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin; siblings; Mildred,
Morlina, Gertrude, Kenneth, Charles and Wesley. Dorothy is survived by
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the Munroe family in Nova
Scotia, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews in
Nova Scotia and Ontario. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, in Grace United Cemetery, Whitehead with Rev. Heather
Manuel officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Wesley
United Church, Guysborough, or Three Top Fire Department, Whitehead.
Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of
G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Hwy 316 Country Harbour. On-line
condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.