Obituary of Mae Perlene Slauenwhite

Mae Perlene Slauenwhite Age 93 of Stanburne passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2016 in Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay. Born in East Dalhousie, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Alma (Fancy) Oickle. Mae was a happy homemaker who especially enjoyed pillow slip embroidery work, knitting, quilting, baking, camping and visiting friends. For many years she reported the Stanburne weekly news for the local newspaper. Viewing family photos with Burpee and sending & receiving cards were priorities. Her proudest moments were memories of being a loving wife, raising her wonderful sons, being a good older sister and camping with the grandchildren. Mae is survived by her sons Robert (Laverne) Slauenwhite, Margaretsville; Herbert (Dianne) Slauenwhite, Wentzell Lake; sisters Ella Slauenwhite and Mable Reeves; grandchildren Tanya (Blake) Johnson, Shane (Shawna) Slauenwhite, Derek (Kirsty) Slauenwhite, Colin (Lynett) Slauenwhite; Great grandchildren Brendan, Jack, Cale, Ella, Alex, Caden and Harley along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Burpee; son Harley and brother Maurice Oickle. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Saturday March 19 in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 Highway 10, New Germany. Funeral service will be held 2:30 P.M., Sunday March 20 in St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Church, New Germany, Rev. Catherine Robar officiating. A private family interment will follow in St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Cemetery. Following the service a reception will be held in the church hall. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations may be made to St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Church, New Germany or the charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com or by messaging condolences@sweenysfuneralhome.com.