Meta Jane Swim

SWIM – Meta Jane,  92, of Port Mouton, died Thursday, August 19th, 2010 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Port l’Hebert, she was a daughter of the late John Edgar and Grace Dawson (Decker) MacDonald.

Affectionately known as “Nannie”, Meta was a generous, thoughtful, strong and feisty woman. She loved baking and cooking. She enjoyed daily drives and eating out for many years. She celebrated all special occasions surrounded by her family who she loved dearly.

She is survived by her husband Clifton, son Douglas (Rose Mary) Huskins, of Port Mouton; daughter Norma (Robert) Swim of Port Mouton; brother Leslie MacDonald of Port Joli; sister Florena Newell of Bridgewater. Grandchildren Alden and Laura Huskins, Megan (Daniel) Long, Sara (Robert) Wilkinson, Michael (Anne) Swim. Great grandchildren Aynsley, Cassidy and Caleb Long.

She was predeceased by her first husband Richard “Chester” Nunan Huskins, infant son Richard Clyde Huskins,  brothers Jasper, Leander, Edgar, Roderick, Lawrence and Stanley. Sisters Gladys Hayden, Alma Smith and Doris Davis.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 21st, 2010 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Liverpool United Baptist Church. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Riverhead Road, Port Mouton. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com