Melba Rachel Parks

PARKS – Melba Rachel, 89, of East Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Heart of the Valley Nursing Home, Middleton on July 24th, 2011..
Born in Vogler’s Cove on October 15th, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Lelia (Conrad) Conrad.
Melba was a lifelong resident of East Port Medway and a member of Wesley United Church where she served as organist for 50 years. She was also a member of the U.C.W. Melba enjoyed knitting and especially baking. Many a friend who visited her home was a recipient of her special “care package”.
She is survived by her daughters Myrna (Ronald) Smith of Lower Sackville and Patricia (Holger) Schlierenkamp of Bochum, Germany and her son G. Murray (Shirley Corkum) of East Port Medway. Six Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Her sisters: Lorinda Reinhardt of Shoreham Village, Chester and Sylvia Fyffe of Ottawa.
She was predeceased by her husband George, grandson Justin, her sisters Olive McKinnon and Vivian Hill and her brother Wheldon.
No visitation by request. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in East Port Medway Community Cemetery. Lay minister Peter Anthony officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.