Marion Elizabeth Pineo

It is with great sadness that the family of Marion Elizabeth (Wallace) Pineo, age 91, announce her passing. Surrounded by her loving family at her side, she peacefully left us on July 29, 2022. A loving wife of James Clark Pineo for 71 years; mother to five daughters, Jean Barton (the late Rick Barton), Lorenda (Donnie) Veinot, Mary Pineo, the late Darlene Lyons (James) and Michelle (Graham) Stark. She was a wonderful caring grandmother to 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Keith and Harriet (Power) Wallace; brothers, Arthur, Garnet, Victor and Keith; daughter, Darlene; son-in-law, Rick; grandson, Chad Lyons; brothers-in-law, Rupert Buckley and Frank Ells. She is also survived by sisters, Beatrice Buckley and Jessie Ells; brother Thomas (Gloria) Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was always a very hard worker. Her working years included the White Spot, NS Sanatorium, Port Williams Egg Grading Station, Hillaton Cold Storage and farm labourer picking apples, blueberries, strawberries and potatoes. Mom did whatever she could to help supplement family income, all the while being a full-time wife and mother to five girls. Mom was loving, caring and the most generous woman, which will live on with her family forever. Special thanks to all the VON who were involved in Mom’s care at home. Thank you to Dr. MacLeod, Dr. Schep, Dr. Broaders and Dr. Mercer for their compassion shown to her during her last days. To the nurses on the Surgical Unit of the Valley Regional Hospital, thank you so much for the care and compassion shown to her and her family. Going above and beyond, you are all true angels. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, followed by a reception. For those unable to attend, a video webcast will be available at the time of service. Interment will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley VON or a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. To view the video webcast and for on-line condolences or inquiries please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com. 

"In memory of all my loved ones: Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven, and bring you all home again. A long time gone, but never forgotten."