Barbara Kathleen "Betty" Lightfoot

Barbara Kathleen "Betty" Lightfoot - 80, of Wolfville, Kings County, passed away peacefully in her sleep following a brave and courageous battle with kidney failure, Thursday, January 28, 2016 in the QEII Hospital, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Hantsport on May 28, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Alma (Rafuse) Gollan. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. In her earlier years, she had been employed in the Bursary Office of Acadia University and later sold real estate. She also was a well known insurance agent throughout the area. In most recent years, she together with her husband, Don developed real estate/rental properties and worked the family farm. She was a member and former deacon of the Wolfville Baptist Church and enjoyed travel. She was dedicated to her family, gave graciously of herself, had a loving heart and a strong tenacious spirit. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to the beautiful matriarch of our family. Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald; children, Shelley (Gary) Kelly, Hantsport; Heather Lightfoot (Chris Bezanson), Edmonton; Sarah Lightfoot (Ian MacIsaac), Halifax; Michael (Jocelyn) Lightfoot, Wolfville; grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Mitchell, Amanda, Jordan, Hannah, Emily, Rachel, Kori, Michaela and Meadow; great grandchildren, Aspyn, Sophia, Avery and Myles; siblings, William "Bill" (Sam) Gollan, Moncton; Margaret O'Neill (Jason), Florida; Judy Wyspianski, Ottawa; Winnifred (Al) Carmanico, Ontario; Cheryl Thompson, Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Reginald "Reg" Gollan. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville, Reverend Doctor Barry Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Lower Horton Cemetery, Grand Pré. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.

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