Obituary of Mae Eva Bush

Mae Eva Bush Of Italy Cross, passed away October 17, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Joyce, just 2 days from her 97th birthday. Born in Italy Cross, she was the youngest daughter of the late Joshua and Edna Herman and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Over the years she was interested in crafts and enjoyed rug hooking, embroidery, knitting and crochet. Her family enjoyed her baking and preserves. She was a lover of flowers and animals, devoted to her many pets. Mae loved music and even this past year attended local variety shows. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Murton) Wile, Beverly (Charles) Breckenridge and Joyce Rhyno; son, Aubrey Rhyno and by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mae was predeceased by her first husband, Bert Rhyno; second husband, John “Demie” Bush; son, Douglas Rhyno; four grandchildren; brothers, Roy and Clayton; sister, Jessie McCarthy. Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 20, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater and from where funeral service will be held 10:30am Thursday, Rev Vivian Moores officiating. Burial will follow in the Italy Cross United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Shaid Animal Shelter, Italy Cross United Church Cemetery Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.