Gladys May Henderson

Obituary for the Late Gladys May Henderson HENDERSON, Gladys May Age 96, of Antigonish and formerly of Country Harbour, Guysborough Co., passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, surrounded by her family in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Martha (Silver) Cooke. Gladys was known for her baking and cooking. She enjoyed family meals. Gladys was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by son, John, Park Falls; daughters, Joan MacDougall, Williamswood; Ella Wallace, Antigonish; Georgia Henderson (Elmer Bowie), Merland; Eleanor (Brian) Stewart, Park Falls; 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; son in law, Henry Hudson, Country Harbour; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John; daughter, Gladys Hudson, brother, Tyrus Cooke, sisters, Margaret Sinclair, Olive MacKay, Mary Kendrick, Daisy MacKay, Louise Cooke, daughter in law, Mary Henderson. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-9 p.m. in G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, Country Harbour from where funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Derek Elsworth officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Cross Roads Country Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of the G.W. Giffin Funeral Home, 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.