Obituary of Nina Geraldine Turpin

Nina Geraldine Turpin 85 of Marriott’s Cove passed away Wednesday February 18, 2009 at South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater. Born in Port Mouton, her favorite leisure time was spent going to bingo and attending her flower gardens. Nina spent a lot of her life in different parts of the world along with her husband. Retirement brought them back to N.S. in 1977, where they resided in Oakhill for 26 years. There they met two special girls Shannon (Burress) Lake and Melissa (Banfield) Meisner whom they both loved as their own. Nina’s past 6 years were spent with Arthur and Kelley Piercy who provided her with loving care. Nina will be sadly missed but never forgotten by Arthur, Kelley and family, Shannon and Melissa. The family wishes to thank the staff on 3rd floor of South Shore Regional Hospital for the care and compassion show to Nina and family. She is survived by a sister, Elaine Roy, Port Mouton and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon and several brothers and sisters. A graveside service will be held 2pm Saturday, May 23 in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. No flowers or visitation by request. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian National Institute of the Blind, 6136 Almon St, Halifax, B3K 1T8 or the Canadian Diabetic Association. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.