Marion Delores "Mickie" Reade

Marion Delores "Mickie" Reade – 87, formerly of Kentville, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the Wolfville Nursing Home. Born in New Germany, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Luella (Conrad) Mailman. In her younger years, she had been employed with the Steadman’s Store and Mader’s Tobacco Store, both in Kentville. She was active in community affairs, especially the Apple Blossom Festival, where she designed several floats that paraded Apple Blossom Princesses. She enjoyed drawing and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. She is survived by two sons, Ken (Anne), North Alton; Mike (Darlene), Riverview, NB; four grandchildren, Ken, Charlie, Nancy and Jimmy; 11 great grandchildren, Peyton, Sawyer, Hannah, Trystan, Emily, Jaxon, Charlie, Cecelia, William, Benjamin and Everly; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband, Stuart; two sisters, Bernice Shepard and Phyllis Hale; a brother, Merville "Ace", and a brother Burpee (in infancy). Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. A memorial service and reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018 in the White Family Funeral Home Kentville. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Wolfville Nursing Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries and condolences may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.