It is with great sadness we announce that Sophie Giles (Novak) - Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother - passed away peacefully at St Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish, on May 11, 2017.

Born April 1, 1922 in Glace Bay Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Josephine (Mazek) Novak.

Sophie is survived by her children, Faith (David) Clifford (Jean) and Jane (late Tom). She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Earl, to whom she was married to for 73 years; son, Arthur; and daughter, Gail.

Sophie and Earl raised their 5 children in the home they built in Bedford. Sophie was a devoted and active presence at St. Ignatius Church in Bedford. She and Earl retired to Pomquet in 1974, which they called their little piece of heaven. In Pomquet, Sophie was active in Ste. Croix Parish and the Pomquet Seniors Centre. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she was loved by many. She will be greatly missed.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday May 17th in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet, with Reverend Gary MacPherson presiding.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com