Georgina Stone

Georgina Stone – 73, Hilden, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, Truro. Born in Alresford, England, baby Gina with her mother, left Liverpool, England aboard the Britannic for a fourteen day crossing, arriving at Pier 21 on May 23, 1945. She spent the next 12 years in East Noel, the small community to which she felt a lifelong connection. Gina was first born to George Trueman Densmore of East Noel and Beryl Rosalind Densmore (nee Goodall) of Alton, England. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Russell (2008), grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins both in Canada and in England. She is survived by daughter, Julie (Randy) and son, David; grandchildren, Quinn, Emily, Lucas, Alex and Jakob; brothers, Frank (Linda), Peter (Deanna), Andrew (Anne); sister, Wendy (Howie deceased); nephews, Nicholas, Matthew, Douglas and Joey; nieces, Jenna and Angela. In Ontario, she is survived by brother-in-law, Carman; nephew, Scott and niece, Kimberly. Also, she is survived by Aunt Doreen of Windsor, and in England, Aunts Rita (Jim), Pat, Pam and Uncle Malcolm, as well as many cousins in both Canada and England. In 1957 the family moved to Hilden. On the family farm, Gina much preferred the outside work to housework; tending cattle, haying, driving the truck and tractor and cultivating strawberries. Gina graduated from Brookfield Rural High School, where soccer was a favourite. As the goalie, she led the team to winning the provincial championship, a first for the school. Success Business College followed and as a legal secretary Gina worked in Truro and Halifax. At Sun Alliance she met Russell Stone, married in 1969, built a home in Hilden and raised their family. Gina devoted her life to her family, supported school and church activities, including teaching Explorers. During summers she went to the cottage on Brule Shore, her happy place. An avid sports fan, Gina knew many: football, golf, curling, tennis, soccer, baseball and hockey. Her involvement was such that if a tense championship was on TV she would have to stop watching, record it and watch later only after she had calmed down. She enjoyed playing lawn darts, Wii sports, board games, Skip-bo, and daily crossword puzzles. A fierce competitor, she often won. She liked giving answers we couldn’t get, and straight forward advice on how to do things right! Although loyalty and devotion to family was most important, Gina held a keen interest in the events of the world, often chiding others who did not share that interest. Gina was a truly wonderful cook and meals with family around the big table will be long remembered and deeply missed. She went out of her way to make sure each person had that special something. Thank you to the nursing staff and Doctor Smith of the Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, whose expertise and presence helped so very much. Also, thank you to Lisa and Doctor Henderson for your special touch caring for Gina while she was in her home. On Friday, August 10, at 1 p.m. there will be a private family graveside service in Hilden Cemetery. Following, family and friends are invited to drop by Gina’s home, 2200 Irwin Lake Road, to sit and talk a while. Light refreshments. Donations in memory of Gina can be made to Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, 2220 Irwin Lake Road, Hilden NS, B0N 1C0. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Gina’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com