TOMS (Long), Edith Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully on

September 30, 2022, after a brief illness surrounded by her family and her extended Alderwood family. Born in North Sydney in 1925, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Cantwell) Long. She is survived by her son, John (Carol)Toms, Ontario; daughter, Carol (Doug) Smith, Ontario; son Shane (Kaye) Toms, Baddeck; 6 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, and 1 greatgreat- grandson, many nieces, and nephews. She is also survived by her loving sister,

Blanche (Long) Williams, Lower Sackville; and sisterin-law, Anna Long, Baddeck. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John Toms; her parents; brothers, Alex

(Sadie), Kilmer (Anne), Clarence, sister, Muriel (Harry) Carmicheal; daughter-in-law, Pauline (Mels) Toms; granddaughter, Alicia Toms; sisters-in-law, Helen (Toms) MacNeil and, Ruth (Toms) Judson; and brotherin-law, Len Williams. Edie was a quiet, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Her children and grandchildren gave her so much comfort and happiness. We will always remember the twinkle in her eyes. We want to thank her Alderwood family for the kindness and love you showed to “Nanny” during her stay with you. A private burial will take place at St. Andrews

Cemetery at Baddeck Forks at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alderwood Memorial Fund. Under the Direction of MacAskill Funeral Home Baddeck, N.S.