Mary Edna Powers

Abt 1914 - 1999  (85 years)

• Name	Mary Edna Powers
  Birth	Abt 1914	Windermere, Kings, Nova Scotia
  Gender	Female
  Death	21 Nov 1999	Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia   [1]
  	OIKLE, Mary Edna - 85, Mahone Nursing Home, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., died November 21, 1999, in the home. Born in Windermere (near Berwick), she was the youngest daughter of the late John and Ella (Borden) Powers. Married to Emerson Earl Oikle on June 10, 1937, she lived in Hantsport where she made strawberry boxes for Hantsport Fruit Basket Co. (Murray's Mill). The summer cottage at Green Bay (Petite Riviere Bridge) became her last residence. Edna graduated from Mario's School of Hair Design and set up a summer hairdressing service in her living room for visitors and tourists. During the winter months, Edna traveled to Miami, Fla. and was employed as a switchboard operator for two hotels, including the Fountainbleu. Upon retirement, Edna devoted her life to her grandchildren, the flower and vegetable gardens enjoyed by many of the community. Crochet afghans and handcrafts occupied many winter hours. She was predeceased by her husband, Emerson Oikle; sister, Mildred Burbidge; brother, Vernon Powers; niece, Marjorie Auchteronie; nephews, Ivan Patterson, Elmer Oikle.
  Person ID	I14130	Hantsport Families
  Last Modified	27 Nov 2020

  
  

  Father	John Powers
  Mother	Ella Borden
  Family ID	F4928	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Emerson Earl Oickle,   b. 14 Jul 1901   d. 5 Jan 1959, Hantsport, Hants, Nova Scotai (Age 57 years)
  Marriage	10 Jun 1937
  Children	1. Living
  Family ID	F4930	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Nov 2020

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - Abt 1914 - Windermere, Kings, Nova Scotia Death - 21 Nov 1999 - Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S38] The Chronicle Herald, 25 Nov 1999.