On January 18th 2024, Blanche Mildred Seaman (Darragh) of Lake Killarney slipped peacefully into her afterlife.
Born September 3 1929, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Edna (Furlong) Darragh of Linden.
Blanche was raised on the family farm in Linden and spent many years working the farm. She could be found in the hay fields, yarding out firewood or hauling bags of grain. She had a passion for horses, outdoors, and family. In the early years of their marriage Norman and Blanche spent their lives traveling and working around the Cabot Trail with their first 3 boys. Upon returning to Lake Killarney they introduced another baby boy into the family. Blanche worked outside the home at the Walter Horton Dental Lab in Amherst, as well as market gardening for Lloyd Wood. She spent many years baby sitting family and local children in the area. Blanche was a loyal member and elder of the Renwick United Church, she could be found providing transportation to and from Church, doctor appointments and other events for local residents. She was a 50 time donor of blood for the blood bank and could be found canvassing for the Kidney Foundation. She was a member of both the Mansfield and Linden Hillside Cemeteries. Blanche enjoyed bird watching and gardening. She could often be found knitting or crocheting.
Blanche will be dearly missed by her surviving family; Brother: James (Cheryl) Dixon of Linden. Sons: Brian (Doreen) of Brookdale, Gene (Vicki) of Lake Killarney, Grandchildren; Brian Todd Seaman of Boundry Creek NB, Andrea (Justin) Rushton of Lower Greenville, Douglas (Patricia) Seaman of New Maryland NB, Glen Seaman of Riverview NB, Kellie Seaman (Roderick) of Amherst,Tracey (Chris) McEachern of Linden. Great-Grandchildren; Nathan and Grady Rushton of Lower Greenville, Tanner and Gavin McEachern of Linden, Jaiken Seaman of Boundry Creek NB, Hannah, Eda and Morgan Seaman of New Maryland NB, along with many nieces and nephews.
Blanche was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Norman, sons: Thomas and Wylie. Daughter-in-law Carolyn (MacLeod) Seaman, great grand-daughter MacKenzie McEachern. Brothers; Andrew "Andy", Wylie "Pat", James , Edward Sisters: Ethel(Dixon), Wilna "Dolly" (Black),Margaret(Rushton) and Elsie Alice, daughter-in-law Ruth Tattrie.
Blanche’s family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff of the High-Crest Nursing Home in Springhill for their care and compassion during her stay.
Arrangements have been entrusted to W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visiting hours will take place Monday January 22, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, January 23 at 11AM with K. Ruth Gamble, DLM officiating. Burial to take place at the Mansfield Cemetery in the spring.
Donations in Blanche’s memory can be made to the Mansfield Cemetery, Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Blanche's online memorial at www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home Facebook Page.