Mrs. Eileen M. Snyder

Eileen Madelyn Snyder … 97, of New Minas, Kings County, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Simpson’s Corner, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late John and Samantha (Ernst) Lowe. She was a member of the United Church of Canada and had been active with the New Minas United Church. She was also involved with the Canadian Red Cross and volunteered for several organizations. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Doris Snyder, New Minas; four grandchildren, Murray, Vancouver; Cheryl (Richard) Veinot, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Jacqueline (Eric) Olsen, Waverly; James (Denise) Snyder, New Minas; four great grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Nathan and Breagh; two great great grandchildren, Jackson and Kinsley; several nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, Milton Snyder. She was predeceased by her husband, Obie; two sons, Frederick and Lew; seven sisters and five brothers. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service followed by a reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, Reverend David Hewitt officiating. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Halifax. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.