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Etta May Thompson
January 23, 1952 - March 29, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Etta May Thompson age 61 of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia passed away suddenly on March 29, 2013 at the Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. <br />Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Gladys and the late William Alexander Thompson. <br />Etta was a faithful member of the Dartmouth United Pentecostal Church, and a long-time employee at Oakwood Terrace. While her grandchildren were her passion, Etta was a mentor to many youth at various camps and workshops; she was a Sunday school teacher and the long-time choir director, who shared her love of ministry through music with many. Whenever possible she could be found spending time in her garden. <br />Etta is survived by her mother Gladys Thompson, North Preston. She is also survived by her children: Darryl, Andr&eacute; (Kim) Thompson, Sonia (Joshua) Murphy and Martell (Samantha) Thompson, who loved her dearly. <br />Etta will be missed by her siblings: Merlin, Patricia, Judson, John, Gary, Linda, Murray, Blair, Mary, Sandra, Carol, Floyd, Phyllis, Jason and their spouses. <br />She is also survived by her grandchildren Devon, Marlee, O&rsquo;Shea, Branden, Tessa, Justis, Josiah, Megan, and several nieces and nephews. <br />Etta was predeceased by her brother Alexander, her niece Shervon and her nephew Cameron. <br />She will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. <br />Visitation will be held on Friday April 5 from 2pm to 4pm and 7-9 in the Dartmouth United Pentecostal Church at 293 Main Street. A funeral service will be held Saturday April 6 at 11am in the Dartmouth United Pentecostal Church at 293 Main Street, Pastor James Underwood officiating; burial to follow at the Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. The reception will take place at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, following burial. <br />In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. <br />Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com, Dartmouth Chapel. <br /></div>