GRANTON – Sara Elizabeth Herbison, 76, Abercrombie, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 11, 2013 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Trenton, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late James Patrick and Margaret Elizabeth (O’Halloran) Carter. In earlier years, she was employed as a secretary in Toronto. Baptised Roman Catholic, Sara possessed strong beliefs, which she expressed in a kind and gentle manner. Each spring she looked forward to a wonderful gardening season. Sara possessed an artistic talent which she displayed through her paintings, quilting, crocheting and playing classical guitar. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Surviving are daughters, Sharri Browne, Fort Nelson, B.C.; Michele Peters (Jody Graham), Grand Manan Island, N.B.; sons, Lance (Cheryl) Peters, St. Francis Harbour; Darren (Gloria) Peters, Abercrombie; brothers, James (Theresa) O’Halloran, Pirate Harbour; Henry “Bud” (Marilyn) O’Halloran, Sand Point; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles “Chuck” Peters; second husband, James Herbison. There will be no visitation at Sara’s request. A private service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the Aberdeen Health Foundation Palliative Care Endowment or Pictou County Victorian Order of Nurses. (Please click to donate online.) Arrangements are entrusted to P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow.