ALKINS, Nora Maybelle -

After a brief illness at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site on Sunday April 9, 2006 in her 83rd year. Dear wife of the late Thomas Alkins. Loving mother of Bruce, Bill (Pat), Bob (Linda), Jim (Candy) and Dan (Rhonda). Sadly missed by grandchildren Kelly, Tom, Melanie, Wesley, Ryan, Tyler and Samantha. Survived by her brothers Gerald and Claude, her sister Helen and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters Lilly, Clive, Basil and Muriel.



Nora was known for her knitting but was also involved in many other activities. She was a playground supervisor, one of the first librarians at the Callander Library, treasurer of the Pioneer Club and the Woman's Institute, an active member of Knox United Church and the Over 55 Club and helped with Meals on Wheels. Nora was the Alkins boys #1 fan.



Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Knox United Church in Callander on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation at the Forest Lawn Crematorium. If desired donations to the North Bay General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.