Elva H. Pynch
1917-2014
Elva Helena Pynch - 96, of Cambridge, Kings County, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Prospect, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Claude and Carrie Eunice Elizabeth (Hatchard) Best. She was a member of the Cambridge United Baptist Church for 84 years and was the longest living active member. She was also a member of the Women's Institute of Nova Scotia. She is survived by three daughters, Maxine Bezanson, Cambridge, Nancy Pynch-Worthylake (Michael), Italy Cross and Coleen Pynch (Don), Berwick; three sons, Dana (Patsy), Black Rock, Randy (Karlene), North Alton and Joseph "Joe" (Christine), Prospect; a son-in-law Buster Best; 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and, one great, great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Owen Frederick Pynch; a daughter Ceila Best; a son-in-law, James Bezanson; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been predeceased by ten siblings. Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, in the Cambridge United Baptist Church, Reverend John Beers officiating. Interment will take place in the Cambridge Cemetery. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. Donations in memory may be made to the Cambridge United Baptist Church of the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquires may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.