Helen "Blanche" Vivian Kathlene Atwell

Helen "Blanche" Vivian Kathlene Atwell - age 99, of Forest Hill, Kings County, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in the Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born on Melanson Mountain, Five Roads, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Skaling) Jordan. She was the last surviving member of her family. Blanche retired from Acadia University, food services. She was a member of the Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church and of the Silver and Gold Seniors Club. Blanche loved to play cards, solve crosswords and puzzles. She is survived by daughters, Necia (Bill) Meisner, Forest Hill; Danette Smith-Benedict (Brian), Centreville; granddaughter, Kaileigh Smith (Cody Hiltz), Halifax; former son-in-law, John Smith, Forest Hill, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Guy; sisters, Cora Vaughan, Hilda Coldwell, Marion Atwell; brothers, Harry and John. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by request.  The funeral service, followed by reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Gary Manthorne officiating. Burial will take place in the Gaspereau Cemetery, Gaspereau. Donations in memory may be made to Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church, Valley Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.