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Her husband, Don, worked for the Canadian National Railway and throughout their marriage, Don and Flora were transferred to many cities including Fredericton, Edmundston, Gaspe and finally, Campbellton. Settling in Tide Head in February of 1978 , Flora became a life-long member of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Catholic Church in Atholville, NB and acted as a Lector at mass and Minister of Communion. Being very involved with the church, she held the positions of President, Past President and Secr etary of the Atholville Catholic Womens League, and always enjoyed attending local, regional, provincial, and national meetings. She recently received her 35 Year Service pin and wore it proudly. Her other passions included gardening, berry picki ng, line dancing and especially playing music. She was a skilled pianist and loved the American Standards. Whether playing War Tunes at the legion, St. Patricks Day songs at a senior complex or Christmas carols at CWL meetings, Flora played he r music from the heart. Flora was always willing to volunteer in her community, and delivered Meals on Wheels until her late 80s. |