Marcella Alice Medicraft

MEDICRAFT – Marcella A., 87, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Harbourview Haven, Lunenburg, NS.
Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Whitten and Mary “Dolly” (Hamilton) Whynot.
Marcella was a former sales clerk for Stedman’s Store in Liverpool. She was a member of Zion United Church, the UCW and taught Sunday School and Mission band. She was a former Girl Guide Leader and Captain. She was a talented seamstress, knitter and quilter. Marcella loved to dance and enjoyed tap dancing, step dancing and taught round dancing. She was a self taught piano player and she enjoyed singing. She also made the sails for the wooden ships carved by her late husband John. Marcella will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, a wonderful mother and friend who loved to make others happy and help wherever and whenever she could.
She is survived by her daughter Rebecca of Dartmouth; her son Richard (Gloria) of Milton; her sister Sylvia of Shelburne County.
She was predeceased by her husband John; her sister Alice Langley; her half sister Jean; her half brother Bruce Hamilton.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 7 until 9 p.m. and funeral service will be Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiating. Reception to follow service. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family wish to thank residents and staff of Harbourview Haven especially Beulah, Marcella’s roommate, for their dedication and care.