Moore (Ripley), Isabel Iona - Age 94, of Pugwash and formerly of East Leicester, passed away on September 25, 2014 at the East Cumberland Lodge.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Isabel was the oldest of nine children, born December 10, 1919,  a daughter of the late Carrie and Archie Ripley of Fenwick, NS
 
A graduate of Normal College, Truro, she taught school in Mansfield, NS where she met Sheldon and enjoyed 73 years of marriage.

In her younger years, Mom loved nothing more than having a beautiful garden.  This was continued by her son Keith.  Family were a very important part of her life.  Being a teacher, the importance of education was a value passed on to her family.  

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Sheldon Moore; children, Bruce (Madelyn) Moore, Marven (Ruth) Moore, Howard Moore, Lee (Elsie) Moore, Ann (Alan) McKay, Wayne Moore, Gwenda (Eugene) Mattinson, Betty (Stephen) Mattson, Ruth (Charles) Stock, Neil (Donna) Moore, Marney (Leigh) Gilroy, Keith Moore, Teresa (Chris) McLaughlin, Thornton (Kim) Moore, Beverley (Jim) Corbin, and Andrew (Lisa) Moore; as well as 29 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by two sisters, Evalena Graves and Rachael MacEachern.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her eldest daughter, Ellen Clarke; three brothers, Robert, Vaughan and Glen and three sisters, Doris, Marion and Fern; two great grandsons; a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law.
 
Many thanks are extended to Dr. Forshner and the staff of the East Cumberland Lodge for their excellent care and support.  Also thanks to special angel, Mick Huey and the home care staff who visited and others who sent cards throughout the years.
 
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, (902-447-2167) from where visitation will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  A funeral service will be held from Trinity United Church, Oxford on Tuesday at 2 pm.  Burial to follow in the Mansfield Cemetery.  Rev. Gary MacDougall officiating.

At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the East Cumberland Lodge or the Mansfield Cemetery.  

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