Obituary of Aldena Rose Geddes

Aldena Rose Geddes, 66, Rocklin, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late William Herbert “Bill” and Catherine Eliza “Kay” (Smith) MacDonald. Aldena’s drive for floral design, lead her to Halifax where she owned and operated the Blossom Boutique. After closing the boutique, her career path lead back to Pictou County, where she worked for McArthur’s Floral distributing flowers, which lead to a permanent position with Sobeys West Side floral department until retirement. Post retirement, she worked part-time at Kent, Stellarton. Retirement afforded Aldena the time to pursue her true passion of crafting, which lead to the formation of “The Crafty Sisters”, where she cherished their weekly gatherings. Her memory will live on in the heart of those she loved and the beautiful crafts she made for others to enjoy.

Surviving are her husband, William Barry “Bill” Geddes; son, Matthew Clarke (Janaya),    Fort St. John, B.C.; step-daughters, Sandra Geddes (Danny McMullen), Stellarton; Glenna Reichert, Miami, Man.; step-son, Barry (Tanya) Geddes, New Glasgow; grandchildren, Chase, Jackson, Connor, Azlyn, Meghan, Stevie, Paige, Rachael, Taylor, McKayla and Callum; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Wren; siblings, Finley (Vanda) MacDonald, Waterside; Ricky (Monique) MacDonald, Sylvester; Doris (Donald) Patterson, Thorburn; aunts, Elda Watters, Coalburn; Lottie Flavin, Mississauga, Ont.; uncle, Everett Smith, MacLellan’s Brook; brothers-in-law, Melvin (Allison) Geddes, New Glasgow; Andy (Lynn) Geddes, Halifax; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Charlotte Ann Munroe; brother, Harvey in infancy; niece, Jaclyn in infancy; brother-in-law, Cyril Munroe; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; several in-laws.

In honour of Aldena’s wishes, a private funeral service for family and friends will be held. Interment will be in Thorburn Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Aldena’s memory to the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Coronary Care Unit 6.4. or Thorburn Cemetery Association.

Aldena’s family wish to thank the Halifax Infirmary, Coronary Care Unit 6.4 staff for the excellent care she received.

Funeral serivce livestream, begin 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3 - please click HERE