RIDDELL
, Alma K. (Balish),
Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2012 at the age of
92. Alma was born September 7, 1920 in Yarmouth, NS to the late
Charles and Eva (Nickerson) Balish. During the depression, the family
moved to Lockeport. She lived there until she married in 1945 and
moved to BC, where she lived for 32 years. While living in BC, Alma
worked in the business world for several years and then did full time
volunteer work. In 1970, she started painting and studied under such
well known artists as Aeron McBride, Bill Alexander and Jerry
Anastacio among others. Her preferred medium was oils and she is
remembered for her beautiful flowers and seascapes. In 1977, Alma and
her husband Bob, moved to Nova Scotia and settled in Hebbville where
she opened studio 4. in 1988 she opened the first miniature art
gallery in the Atlantic Provinces in Gold River. Alma was a member of
the South Shore Regional hospital Auxiliary, Lunenburg Art Gallery,
DesBrisay Museum and the Veterans Club. Alma lived life to the fullest
with great passion, enthusiasm and joy. She fulfilled many plans and
dreams of supporting different organizations with gifts of art. Alma
is predeceased by her husband Robert; sisters Marilyn in infancy,
Anita Schell (Fraser); brothers Alex (Barbara West), Harold (Winnifred
Hines). She is survived by sister Carol Ann Conrad (David), Dartmouth
and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation at the
Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.A. Corkum
Funeral Home, Wileville. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00am Wednesday
in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater, Father Jim
MacDonald OMI Officiating. Reception will follow the service in the
Church Hall. Private Family Interment. In Lieu of flowers, memorial
Donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital Auxiliary, St.
Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater or Charity of
your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to Carol and David
at [email protected]
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