It is with profound sadness that the family of Doris Sybil Rhindress, age 97, of Amherst, announce her passing on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, NS.
Born in Portland, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Hudson) Kemp.
Doe moved from Portland Oregon to Epsom England with her mom and sister and worked in the Chevers Jam factory. She met Bobby Dazzler, as her mom liked to call him, and became his war bride. She traveled from England to Amherst to the open arms of her new in-laws, Alex and Caroline Rhindress and new sister in laws Gladys and Bernice and brother in law Ben.
Doris worked as a clerk at the Albion convenience store in Amherst for 7 years prior to her retirement in 1975. She was an avid seamstress and made many of the tap dancing and skating costumes for her own children, as well as many other children. She was renowned for her doll making and her dolls were sold worldwide. She enjoyed clogging. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Nova Scotia British War Brides Association, the Brookdale Hog Growers Association, the Amherst Golden Years Society and the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies Bowling League.
She was a great mother, wonderful grandmother and great grandmother and best friend to many. A great passion for her family and friends was shown by her countenance and smile on her face. The more people around her the larger the smile and the comment was always "How lucky am I to have all my loved ones around me".
Music was her life, if there was music to be heard she was there. She played the guitar and mouth organ and along with her son Larry, they entertained to anyone or everyone.
Doe's vibrant personality and love of life was obvious to everyone. When you saw Doe interact with Children and animals you got a view through the window to her soul; what a beautiful view that was.
Doe will be sadly missed by daughters, Sandy (John) Nield, Pugwash, NS and Donna (Mike Breau) Allen, Point de Bute, NB; son Larry (Wendy), Wittenburg, NS; grandaughters Kim (Keith), Sue (Steve), Lori (Digger), Laura (Wayne) and Carly and 10 great grandchildren, Brayley, Kierden, Colton, Matthew, Johnny, Jack, Luke, Maddy, Charlie and Nick.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Bob, great granddaughter Alexandra; sister Daphne; sister in laws Gladys, Bernice and Eleanor, brother in laws, Ernie and Ken.
Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where her funeral service will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 2 pm. Pre-registration is required, please e-mail or call the funeral home to register. Masks are mandatory, and COVID Regulations will be followed. A private family burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
Doe's family would like to thank the staff of the ECL for their wonderful care and compassion during mom's time with them.
Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the LA Animal Shelter, CARMA, or the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.