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Elizabeth Irene "Bess" Greene

1935-2021

Elizabeth Irene "Bess" Greene
GREENE, Elizabeth Irene. Age 86, Mahone Bay, NS.

Born to Jessie (Gillis) and John A. Beaton, March 27, 1935, in New Waterford, NS.

She played basketball for St. Agnes High and later played for the ladies senior team. She passed her love of sport to her son and granddaughter. Bess worked ten years for Schwartz and Co., New Waterford, in sales and modelled ladies clothing on CJOH TV and in fashion shows. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren, often sending them a little something in the mail.

Bess is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Greene; sister, Adeline Landry, Halifax; daughter, Suzanne Grant (Andy), Oakville, ON; son, Trevor (Debbie), Nanaimo, B.C.; grandchildren, Matthew Grant (Tynan), Kelowna, B.C.; Brayden Grant (Kendra), London, ON; Grace E. Greene and Noah C. Greene, Nanaimo, B.C.. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews in Cape Breton, mainland Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta and western United States.

There is no service or visitation.

A memorial is planned for summer 2022 in Cape Breton.

Donations to a charity of choice.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca


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