Obituary of Ferris Diamond Weatherbee

WEATHERBEE – Ferris Diamond, of Windsor, formerly of Walton. Our mother passed away at the age of 90 on January 1, 2018 in Haliburton Place, Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, with family by her side. Born on July 1, 1927 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late James and Beatrice (Fowler) Conlon. Ferris volunteered for many organizations during her lifetime. She was a member of the Walton Shore Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, Explorers, Women’s Institute (Handy Helpers), and was a Girl Guide leader. She enjoyed camping, crafts, going out on her son’s boat, and spending time with family. Ferris is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Parr, Walton; and Lisa (Kim) Brown, Bramber; son Brian (Belinda), Dartmouth; son-in-law Mike Starratt; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Ferris was predeceased by her husband, Charles “Buzz”; daughter Gloria Starratt; and son-in-law Donald “Don” Parr. Cremation has taken place; visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7 from 2-4pm at J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville. Private family committal at a later date. Donations in memory of Ferris may be made to the Grace United Church Cemetery Fund in Walton, c/o Mrs. Lorna Burbidge, 9 Shore Rd. Walton, NS B0N 2R0. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215, Summerville, ph-1-902-633-2431 or please visit our web site at www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or send private condolences.