Obituary for Norma Audrey Acomb (Weir)
It is with great sadness that the family of Norma Audrey Acomb, 81, of Front Centre, announce her passing on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Laura (McKenna) Weir.
Every grandchild can remember Nanny making a special theme birthday cake over the years. She made
Match Box car cakes, Dinosaur cakes, Barbie ones and fairy themed cakes. The big reveal would happen
at a birthday party and our children would be so proud of their custom cake. Nanny would smile and
humbly say she did for them with love.
Each summer we would try to go to Oaklawn Farms or Shubenacadie Wildlife Park as a family. Nanny
was the animal whisperer and loved each animal. She could draw out any animal with a soft call or
whistle. Except for Llama's. She did not trust Llamas after a bad experience. We learned this at
Oaklawn Farm the first year when we entered their paddock and she saw them there. Dear sweet loving
grandma grabbed the children by the hands and began running for the gate yelling to us parents - 'Run,
there are Llamas and they spit and bite!', She left us all in the dust! No disrespect to Llamas as they re
lovely. But it was so funny!
Mom taught us to make signature dishes... her baked beans, cinnamon roll bread and delicious brown
bread. She was a fantastic cook and could make roast beef that would melt in your mouth. Each time
we prepared one of her dishes we would invite her to taste test and she would tell us it was 'just right'
It is funny... it wouldn't have mattered how good we thought it was. It was only good when Mom said it
was.
Each Sunday (when possible), Nanny would visit us for family time. We would talk about 'the old days'
prepare large family meals together and work on small jobs like mending the children's clothes, folding
laundry (too much laundry haha) and crafts. Nan would often say these times made her feel so good.
She loved being surrounded by the animals, children and enjoying the simple pleasures of precious time
together. Our Sundays with her were a blessing.
They say nobody is perfect... but Nanny Acomb was perfect for us. We will always love and miss her.
She has shared her love and legacy with each and every one of us and we are better for it. Until we
meet again Nanny.,. and we promise not to bring any nasty Llamas.
Russell, Crystal, Thomas, Abby, Kayden, Brooklyn, Keisha, Kaitlyn
Our family has physically lost a matriarch. Norma Acomb, my maternal grandmother, ended her battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia in the morning hours of April 19th. Nan, as I called her, grew up in a challenging world where hardship was no stranger and fairness wasn’t a given. Though she faced trials and tribulations that would have jaded a lesser person. It did not prevent her being a caring and loving grandmother to my younger brother and myself. Her desire to see us happy was without question the most important thing to her when we spent time together. The first line of this farewell, “Our family has physically lost a matriarch” is deliberate. Nan is no longer physically with us, but she is not gone. She will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts as a loving spirit whom above all else loved her children, grandchildren, pets and animals. Gone, but not forgotten, Nan will live on through her progeny as a proud parent and grandparent. I love you Nan. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Matthew England
I'm glad we got to say goodbye, even though you may not have been able to hear us. Since you moved in with Mom and Dad it always pained you when we left, sometimes even bringing tears to your eyes. I don't think any of us thought that you would be the one leaving this time around. Although your battles have now ended and we know that you are at peace, it's going to be hard not hearing your excitement when we walk in the door. You may not have always had our names these last few years, but you always had love for us in spades. I'll never forget that Nan. I hope that I can greet everyone in my life with the same affection and vigor that you did every time I see them. If nothing else, it'll be a little something to remember you by. With love,
Jeramy England
Tea on Deck- People with Alzheimer’s often find it difficult to sit and relax as was the way with Mom. For whatever reason she could sit calmly on my deck having tea with me. We would sit there for hours talking and swinging. I only wish we would have had the time this year for the weather to warm up , so we could have had more tea and talk time. I will sit on my deck this summer hopefully she will visit me there. Mom was a strong and brave fighter and I will love her for ever and ever.
Kelly
Norma since I met you way back when, you always had that carefree attitude always that little laugh. It was a pleasure knowing you and after all I got the best gift in the world from you- your daughter. We all had some great times together. You will be sadly missed but will always remain in our hearts, gone but not forgotten. I am thankful for having the chance to know you.
Eric
Norma is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Eric) England, Front Centre; son, Russell (Crystal), Maitland; grandchildren, Matthew (Erin Wagner), Jeramy (Nicole), Keisha (Drew Johnson), Katelyn (Chris), Thomas (Olivia), Abigail, Brooklyn “her Butterfly”, Kayden; great-grandchildren, Owen, Ella and Khloe; step-mother Dottie; step-sister, Jeanette, step-brothers, Frank and Howard Weir, all of North Salem.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bruce.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #3 Lunenburg. In keeping with Norma’s wishes, there is to be no public memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Laura (McKenna) Weir.
Every grandchild can remember Nanny making a special theme birthday cake over the years. She made
Match Box car cakes, Dinosaur cakes, Barbie ones and fairy themed cakes. The big reveal would happen
at a birthday party and our children would be so proud of their custom cake. Nanny would smile and
humbly say she did for them with love.
Each summer we would try to go to Oaklawn Farms or Shubenacadie Wildlife Park as a family. Nanny
was the animal whisperer and loved each animal. She could draw out any animal with a soft call or
whistle. Except for Llama's. She did not trust Llamas after a bad experience. We learned this at
Oaklawn Farm the first year when we entered their paddock and she saw them there. Dear sweet loving
grandma grabbed the children by the hands and began running for the gate yelling to us parents - 'Run,
there are Llamas and they spit and bite!', She left us all in the dust! No disrespect to Llamas as they re
lovely. But it was so funny!
Mom taught us to make signature dishes... her baked beans, cinnamon roll bread and delicious brown
bread. She was a fantastic cook and could make roast beef that would melt in your mouth. Each time
we prepared one of her dishes we would invite her to taste test and she would tell us it was 'just right'
It is funny... it wouldn't have mattered how good we thought it was. It was only good when Mom said it
was.
Each Sunday (when possible), Nanny would visit us for family time. We would talk about 'the old days'
prepare large family meals together and work on small jobs like mending the children's clothes, folding
laundry (too much laundry haha) and crafts. Nan would often say these times made her feel so good.
She loved being surrounded by the animals, children and enjoying the simple pleasures of precious time
together. Our Sundays with her were a blessing.
They say nobody is perfect... but Nanny Acomb was perfect for us. We will always love and miss her.
She has shared her love and legacy with each and every one of us and we are better for it. Until we
meet again Nanny.,. and we promise not to bring any nasty Llamas.
Russell, Crystal, Thomas, Abby, Kayden, Brooklyn, Keisha, Kaitlyn
Our family has physically lost a matriarch. Norma Acomb, my maternal grandmother, ended her battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia in the morning hours of April 19th. Nan, as I called her, grew up in a challenging world where hardship was no stranger and fairness wasn’t a given. Though she faced trials and tribulations that would have jaded a lesser person. It did not prevent her being a caring and loving grandmother to my younger brother and myself. Her desire to see us happy was without question the most important thing to her when we spent time together. The first line of this farewell, “Our family has physically lost a matriarch” is deliberate. Nan is no longer physically with us, but she is not gone. She will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts as a loving spirit whom above all else loved her children, grandchildren, pets and animals. Gone, but not forgotten, Nan will live on through her progeny as a proud parent and grandparent. I love you Nan. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Matthew England
I'm glad we got to say goodbye, even though you may not have been able to hear us. Since you moved in with Mom and Dad it always pained you when we left, sometimes even bringing tears to your eyes. I don't think any of us thought that you would be the one leaving this time around. Although your battles have now ended and we know that you are at peace, it's going to be hard not hearing your excitement when we walk in the door. You may not have always had our names these last few years, but you always had love for us in spades. I'll never forget that Nan. I hope that I can greet everyone in my life with the same affection and vigor that you did every time I see them. If nothing else, it'll be a little something to remember you by. With love,
Jeramy England
Tea on Deck- People with Alzheimer’s often find it difficult to sit and relax as was the way with Mom. For whatever reason she could sit calmly on my deck having tea with me. We would sit there for hours talking and swinging. I only wish we would have had the time this year for the weather to warm up , so we could have had more tea and talk time. I will sit on my deck this summer hopefully she will visit me there. Mom was a strong and brave fighter and I will love her for ever and ever.
Kelly
Norma since I met you way back when, you always had that carefree attitude always that little laugh. It was a pleasure knowing you and after all I got the best gift in the world from you- your daughter. We all had some great times together. You will be sadly missed but will always remain in our hearts, gone but not forgotten. I am thankful for having the chance to know you.
Eric
Norma is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Eric) England, Front Centre; son, Russell (Crystal), Maitland; grandchildren, Matthew (Erin Wagner), Jeramy (Nicole), Keisha (Drew Johnson), Katelyn (Chris), Thomas (Olivia), Abigail, Brooklyn “her Butterfly”, Kayden; great-grandchildren, Owen, Ella and Khloe; step-mother Dottie; step-sister, Jeanette, step-brothers, Frank and Howard Weir, all of North Salem.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bruce.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #3 Lunenburg. In keeping with Norma’s wishes, there is to be no public memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.