Wanda Colleen Maberry-Brown
1952-2014
Wanda Colleen Maberry-Brown - 61, Westchester Station, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends, on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born October 9, 1952, in Welland, Ontario, she was a daughter of Eileen (Webb) Brown, Westchester Station, and the late Ray Maberry.
She spent her early years in Westchester Station, moving to Beaver Brook at the age of seven. She attended Canadian Nazarene College, Winnipeg, and NSCC, Kingstec Campus, Kentville. As a young, single mother, she supported herself and her children by taking in students, cleaning houses and keeping children. After living in and around Truro, Falmouth and Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Wanda finally returned to her beloved Westchester Station a few years ago and set up housekeeping in a picturesque cabin in the woods before buying her dream house. She was the perfect pioneer woman, making her own soap, chopping firewood, melting snow for water and feeling herself blessed with the work. Wanda loved Christmas, her cats, and her family, especially all of her babies. Her home was full of the smells of her wonderful cooking, crafts that she created and the love of the Lord; hospitality, creativity, and industriousness were her watchwords. Most recently, she worked as a family support worker with Earth Angels and at Wicker Emporium and Wentworth Market.
Along with her mother, Wanda is survived by her husband, Tim Brown, Westchester Station; brother, Terry Maberry, Westchester Station; sisters, Carol Maberry, Truro; Laura (Max) Fisher, Otterbrook; children, Christopher Clark (Jessica Hamilton) Calgary; Erin Clark (Steven Hartt), Windsor; adored grandchildren, Joshua and Emma Burrell and brand new grandbaby, Hayden Hartt; step-children, step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many good friends. Along with her father, Wanda was predeceased by her brother, Paul Maberry. Special thanks are extended to 3rd floor staff at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, especially the Palliative Care Team.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Wanda’s family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2014, and funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2014, Reverend Linda Fillmore officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Eagle Hill Cemetery, Westchester. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Wanda’s memory to SPCA, Truro Alliance Church (Building Fund) or a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Wanda’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Wanda was well-loved, respected and will be truly missed by all.