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Laura Estella Ripley Henderson

Birth	:	28 Jun 1908 Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	4 May 2008 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.3700600, -63.3104300
Description	:	See: www.novascotiagenealogy.com for birth & marriage records Halifax Herald 5/6/2008 ******************* HENDERSON (Ripley), Laura Estelle - Truro, passed away peacefully in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on May 4, 2008, in her 99th year after a brief illness. Born June 28, 1908, she was a daughter of the late James William and Cora Ethel (Baird) Ripley. In her early years, she was employed with Woolworth company. Later she became involved in community and church life. She was an active member of the Local Council of Women, the Sisters of Pythias, the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary, Branch 26, and the Diamond Rebekah Lodge. After the... Read More	See: www.novascotiagenealogy.com for birth & marriage records Halifax Herald 5/6/2008 ******************* HENDERSON (Ripley), Laura Estelle - Truro, passed away peacefully in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on May 4, 2008, in her 99th year after a brief illness. Born June 28, 1908, she was a daughter of the late James William and Cora Ethel (Baird) Ripley. In her early years, she was employed with Woolworth company. Later she became involved in community and church life. She was an active member of the Local Council of Women, the Sisters of Pythias, the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary, Branch 26, and the Diamond Rebekah Lodge. After the death of her soul mate, John in 1958, she went to work at Bentley's Ltd., retiring in 1978. Laura was an active member of St. Andrew's United Church and was involved in many church activities. She was a life member of St. Andrew's UCW, envelope secretary of the church for a number of years, member of the Board of Stewards and various other committees as the need arose. She was a charter member of St. Andrew's Quilters which brought her much enjoyment in her retirement years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, and her days at Debert Beach where she could wield her axe at her leisure. She is survived by daughters, Hope, Truro; Barb (Glen) Henderson-Townsend, Welshtown Lake; sisters, Ethel McNutt, Bertha White, both of Valley; Sybil MacLennan, Baddeck; stepgrandchildren, Cathy (Steve) Carlisle, Flordia; Glenn (Bonnie) Townsend, Alberta; step great-grandson, Nick Ellis, and special step great-granddaughter, Ciara Townsend. She is also survived by special great-nieces, Sheena Henderson and Jennifer McNutt; great-nephew, Devon Henderson. Besides her husband, John, and her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Watson, Ainslie "Bill", Norval, Everett; sisters, Jennie Boomer and Gwyn Ripley. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 26 Tribute at 7 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro; Funeral service on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Church, 55 King St., Truro, with Rev. Jay Ettinger officiating. Interment in Robie Street Cemetery.

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Laura Estella Ripley Henderson's memorial is located at: Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Canada.
When did Laura Estella Ripley Henderson death?
Laura Estella Ripley Henderson death on 4 May 2008 in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 45.3700600
Longitude: -63.3104300

Family Members:

Parent

John William Ripley

(1882 - 1933)

Cora Ethel Baird Ripley

(1887 - 1981)

Spouse

John Hill Henderson

(1907 - 1958)

Siblings

James Watson Ripley

(1908 - 1982)

Bertha Esther Ripley White

(1915 - 2009)

Ethel Louisa Ripley McNutt

(1930 - 2015)

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Coordinate: 45.3700600, -63.3104300

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Coordinate: 45.3705800, -63.3087100

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Coordinate: 45.3750800, -63.2337200

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Coordinate: 45.3066670, -63.2933330

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Coordinate: 45.4064200, -63.3958700

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Coordinate: 45.4146690, -63.3905970

14. Presbyterian North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4150100, -63.3905800

15. Belmont Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4231020, -63.3857490

16. Isgonish Burying Grounds
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Coordinate: 45.3986190, -63.4111070

17. Crossroads Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3918500, -63.2045200

18. Christ Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3371240, -63.4112830

19. United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3367800, -63.4118300

20. Old Barns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3359930, -63.4115360

21. Hilden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2913000, -63.2910300

22. Old Clifton Cemetery
Clifton, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3323900, -63.4190100

23. Harmony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3414200, -63.1941500

24. Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.4395000, -63.2301200