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Gladys Irene McKean

1923-2016

Gladys Irene McKean

Gladys Irene McKean – 92, of Kentville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Chester Basin, she was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Jarrett) Eldridge. Gladys graduated in 1946 as a Registered Nurse from the Nova Scotia Hospital, Dartmouth. She had been employed at the Nova Scotia Hospital, the Nova Scotia Sanatorium and the Miller Hospital, both in Kentville. She was a member of the Kentville United Baptist Church, where she was involved with the Ladies Auxiliary. She also volunteered with the Valley Regional Hospital for 13 years. She is survived by a daughter, Suzanne McKean, Yarmouth; four grandchildren, Erin (Matthew) Knock, Adam (Vanessa) Thurston, Alexander Thurston (Greg Britton), Elizabeth (Sam) Gibson Kirby; three great grandchildren, Liam, Connor and Kellan; a great grandson, Henry (due in December); nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Hector; four sisters, Mary Osborne, Hattie Hatt, Doris Cross and Phyllis (MacQuarrie) Blake. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Devin Johnstone officiating. Burial will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery, Chester Basin. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital or the Kentville United Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. 

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Service Date
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Service Time
1:00 p.m.
Service Location
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, NS

Visitation Location
There will be no visitation, by request

Burial Location
Lakeview Cemetery, Chester Basin, NS

Requested Charity
Valley Regional Hospital Foundation or the Kentville United Baptist Church