Borden, Ida Mae, age 84, of Lower South River, Antigonish County, passed away on November 24, 2020 at home with her family at her side after a brief fight with cancer.

Born in Guysborough Intervale, she was a daughter of the late Jerry and Sarah Borden.

Ida’s life was her family and her kids; everything she did was for them.  Her grandchildren were her world, and she cherished her time with them.  She spent her days with loving husband, Alexander, on many road trips, enjoying yard sales, flea markets, and bingo.  Ida was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Lions Club, and worked as a housekeeper and porter at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital.

She is survived by her children, Bernadette, Roger, Starr, Martha (Ralph); stepdaughter, Shirley Ann; grandchildren, Alexander Travis (Christina) Borden, Brenda Borden (Marcel), and Kendall (Andrew) Boudreau; 10 great grandchildren; and nieces, Darlene and Sarah.

Predeceased by her husband, Alexander; daughter, Sarah Jane; and her brother, Howie.

Visitation will be held Sunday in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm.  Social distancing protocols must be followed, and masks are mandatory.  A private family funeral will be held with burial in Tracadie United Baptist Church Cemetery.

Donations in Ida’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Online condolences:  www.clcurry.com