It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edith Mae Irving announces her passing at the Aberdeen Hospital on November 8th, 2021.
Born February 10th, 1949, to the late Milton and Hattie (Fraser) Irving, she grew up in Pictou Landing with her large family.
Over the course of her life, Edith has had many jobs including administration duties at several businesses, most notably with Trenton Car Works. She has also been an income tax preparer, secretary for the Pictou County School Board and cook. However, if you ask anyone, they will tell you what she is absolutely famous for is her baking. Edith is also noted for being a kind-hearted person who would do anything for anyone, all they had to do was ask.
The early part of her life she spent living in Nova Scotia, where in 1976 she had her daughter Cheryl, the highlight of her life. She remained living in Trenton while Cheryl grew up. During this time, she was the go-to mom for Cheryl and all her friends, which kept her very busy, but she still had time for Bingo, cards and darts.
While living in Trenton, she met the love of her life, Hedley Cowie. She eventually moved to Nashwaak Bridge, New Brunswick where she spent many happy years with Hedley, his family and many friends, doing all the things they loved.
Edith has been a member of The Royal Canadian Legion for over 40 years, first joining Trenton Legion Branch 29, then transferring to Nashwaak Bridge where she held numerous positions. Three years ago, she returned to Trenton and again returned to the Trenton Legion on the executive until her health started failing.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl, Calgary, AB; siblings, Sarah Jane (Charles Waters), Little Harbour; Danny (Pat), New Glasgow; Joey, Pictou Landing; Bobby (Vicki), Chance Harbour; Mary (Gary Vacheresse), Pictou Landing; Nancy (John Fraser) Port Arthur, Texas; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her partner, Hedley (2018); her sister, Lisa (2002); and her sister-in-law, Peggy (2016).
Special thanks to nieces Jennifer O’Hearn and Jayne Irving for all their help and support over the last 3 years, there wasn’t a task too big or too small that they didn’t tackle for Edith when she returned to Nova Scotia. She loved them dearly. As well, to her lifelong friends, Susan Halfyard and Marilyn Lockhart, over the years; regardless of the miles apart Edith stayed close to both and cared deeply about them both to the end.
The family would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in the Palliative Care Unit at the Aberdeen Hospital for all their care and support they provided to Edith over the course of her illness. In addition, the VON provided wonderful home care and compassion which the family appreciated.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 73 High St., Trenton from 6 – 8 pm Saturday November 13th. As per Nova Scotia COVID-19 restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask and show proof of full vaccination and valid ID to attend the visitation. Graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, 5368 Pictou Landing Rd., Sunday, November 14th at 1 pm. For the graveside service, you must show proof of full vaccination and valid ID, masks are optional. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.