Barbara Ann (Shay) Mahar

Barbara Ann (Shay) Mahar – 50, of Cambridge, Kings County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday, December 8, 2017 at home. Born in Bedford, she was a daughter of Frank and Reta (Davis) Shay, Berwick. She was a graduate of Central Kings Rural High School, Cambridge and Miss Murphy’s Business College, Halifax. She was then employed for 30 years as the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator at Weston Foods, Kentville and then worked in the same position at the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville. She loved Christmas, spending time at the beach, and renting cottages every summer for family vacations. In her earlier years, she enjoyed playing ringette with her sisters. Barbara was very selfless and always participated in various activities. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rick; a daughter, Shay-Lynn Mahar, Halifax/Cambridge; two sisters, Linda (Mike) Covert, Calgary; Kelly (Teddy) Mahar, Prospect; a brother, Allen (Angela) Shay, Somerset; numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Derek Mumford officiating. Burial will take place in the Berwick Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation – Carey Me Fund (for palliative care in the home); Big Brothers and Big Sisters or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.