Obituary of Jean Henderson

April 14, 2016. Henderson, Jean Emmett, 98 of the Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow formerly of Plymouth Park passed away April 13, 2016 at the Glen Haven Manor with her family and closest friends by her side. Born in Welsford she was a daughter of the late John and Maude(Langille)Reid. Jean was a graduate of the Victoria General School of Nursing. Jean worked as a private duty nurse, having also nursed at the Aberdeen Hospital retiring in 1983. She was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star Victory Chapter 17, a member of the First Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild and the Golden Glen Senior Citizens Club. Jean spent many hours making mittens, hats and socks for family and friends and the children in her neighbourhood. She was well known for her beautiful hand embroidery work. She is survived by her son Wayne(Dorothy), Pictou; a granddaughter Sherri Lee(Jim)McDowell, Pictou; great-grandchildren Kyle and Jami McDowell, a brother Everett Reid, Welsford; special friends Margie and George DeYoung, Karen and Hallett Llewellyn. She was predeceased by her husband L. Russell Henderson, sisters Helen Logan, Pictou; Eva, brothers James and Merrill Reid, Welsford. The family would like to thank the nursing staff on the 2nd floor for all their compassion shown to Jean and her family during her last few hours. A very special thank you to Sister Mary for all her visits and kindness shown to Jean and her family. Her remains will rest at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel, Stellarton for visiting from 2-4 and 7-9pm Friday. Funeral services will be held 2pm Saturday from the First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton with Rev. Charles MacPherson presiding assisted by Rev.Hal and Karen Llewellyn. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at a later date in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to the War Amps of Canada, the Golden Glen Senior Citizens or to a charity of one’s choice www.angusfuneralhomes.com