Betty Irene Martin

Betty Irene Martin - 77, of Scots Bay Road, passed away on January 23, 2017 in the Valley Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born at Scots Bay Road on November 25, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph and Vera (Martin) Barkhouse. Predeceased by her husband, Wilber Martin; sons, Bruce and Calvin; daughters, Joanne and Jeanette (John) Saltzman; sister, Joan MacDonald. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Darrell) Ogilvie, Melissa (Tom) Johnson and Angelina, all of Kentville; son, Terry at home; sister, Muriel Martin, Sheffield Mills; brothers, Daniel (Shirley) Barkhouse, Scots Bay Road; John (Belle) Barkhouse, Steam Mill; Paul (Ardythe) Barkhouse, Centreville; six grandchildren, Thomas, Abigail, Joanne, Jonathan, Leah and Gregory; three great grandchildren, Taylor, Bryson and Isabelle. Betty was a homemaker who loved doing crafts and a fabulous knitter and crocheter. She enjoyed bluegrass and country/western music. She raised her granddaughter as well as foster children. There will be no visitation, by family request. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.  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.

Think of our loved one as someone whose

work is done. Whose troubles are now past.

Entering gladly through that friendly door,

to "Home at Last"