Marilyn G. Herber

Marilyn Grant Herber - 73, of Kentville was called from us on July 24, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta while visiting friends. Born in Wolfville, on May 28, 1937 she was a daughter of the late Alta and Dr. Paul Webster. She grew up in Kentville spending much of her time riding horses along with showing English Setters, which carried on the family tradition. Marilyn attended school at Kings County Academy and Mack Business College and after graduating pursued a profession in the financial industry with the Bank of Nova Scotia. She then joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1959 and was stationed in both Downsview and Rockcliff. After being discharged from the Air Force she spent several years living in Toronto before returning home to Kentville with son Wayne to work in the family business. She spent almost thirty years with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and loved being a part of the military life. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was the Regiment’s Paymaster. She also served in the St. John Ambulance with over 2700 volunteer hours. She enjoyed being an instructor of First Aid and CPR and in 2005 was recognized by her peers with the honour of becoming an Officer and made a member of the Order of St. John. After retiring, Marilyn joined the Corps of Commissionaires and served 13 years. She spent her final years gardening, enjoying the company of her kitties, Patches and Buttons, and her favourite job of all -- being Gramie to Xylia, Cecilee and Zachary. Marilyn spent 20 years at Bethany Memorial Baptist Church and became a Charter member of the Hazel Parent Women’s Missionary Society and Church moderator. Marilyn also served as moderator of the Eastern Valley Baptist Association and President of the Valley Women’s Association. Marilyn returned to her childhood church, Kentville Baptist where she was a member of the Ethel Fenerty Women’s Missionary Society and an Adventure Club leader. Marilyn is survived by her son Wayne and daughter-in-law, Catharine (McLeod), sister, Patricia Ritcey (Webster) and grand children, Xylia Fraser (Herber), Cecilee and Zachary. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 with a Royal Canadian Legion service to be held at 7:00 p.m. both in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010, Reverend Garnet Parker officiating. Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to Kingswood Camp or the Kings County S.P.C.A. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.