The Chronicle-Herald, Volume 53; Number 19
Halifax NS Canada
Tuesday, January 23, 2001

SHERWOOD, Martha Helen - 89, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, died January 21,
2001, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born February 8, 1911, in
Falmouth, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Mary Jane (Beaver)
Patterson. Martha lived her life in Falmouth, Hantsport, Halifax, Kempt
Shore and Windsor. She was an active gardener and she also loved to
Crochet and sew in her earlier days. She was very instrumental and proud
of having the Kempt United Church in Kempt designated as a Heritage
property. She was also a dedicated worker for the Hants Shore Health
Clinic. She and her late husband devoted a lot of time to obtaining a
garbage pick up for the Shore area. She was very generous to everyone.
Surviving are step-daughter, Joyce (Jim) Campbell, Moncton;
step-grandchildren, David Campbell, Winnipeg; Debbie Campbell, Saint
John; Sandra Bowes, Saint John; three step-great-grandchildren; sister,
Mary Tracey, Hants Border. She was predeceased by her first husband,
Walter Lake and second husband, James Sherwood; brothers, George, Gerald
and Larry Patterson; sister, Annie Walker. No visitation by request.
Funeral service 2 p.m. today, January 23, 2001, in Kempt United Baptist
Church, Summerville, Rev. Garnet Parker officiating. Burial in Kempt
Cemetery, Kempt Shore. Donations to Hants Shore Health Clinic or Kempt
United Church. Arrangements entrusted to J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home,
Summerville, Hants County.