Obituary of Sophia Marina Pickles

 

Card of Thanks

On behalf of our family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the support and kindness we have received following the passing of Sophia Pickles. She  would have been touched to know you cared.

Thanks to Rev. Maise Peddie for her prayers and visits. 

Thank you to the nurses on the 5th floor for your kindness and compassion.

Thank you to those who called, sent cards and made donations. Your thoughts were a appreciated.

To Peter of P. & K. MacDonald Funeral  Home, your support was a great help at this difficult time. 

Private family interment in the spring.                  

Elsie & Family 

 

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Sophia Marina Pickles, 88, New Glasgow, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the Aberdeen Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, New Glasgow.

 

Born in Blackpool, England, she was a daughter of the late G. Walker and Janetta May (Hingley) Pickles. Sophia was employed with the former Maritime Tel & Tel for 36 years.  She was a faithful member of First United Baptist Church, New Glasgow, where she served with the Theo Dunn WMS for many years.  Sophia was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Heather Council.

 

Surviving are her sister, Elsie Sample, Stellarton; niece, Amanda (Bob) Steenson, Midland, Ont.; nephews, Andrew (Gail) Sample, Stellarton; Jonathan (Sharmilla) Sample, Edmonton, Alta.; several grandnieces and grandnephews.

 

In keeping with Sophia’s wishes, a private family graveside service will be held in Lorne Street Cemetery in the spring.

 

Donations may be made in memory of Sophia to any charity of choice.