ZWICKER, Elinor “Barbara”

Elinor “Barbara” Zwicker of Lunenburg, passed away on March 30, 2020 at age 87. Born in Halifax on April 6, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Dr. Samuel and Isobel (Carthew) Marcus. Growing up in Bridgewater she completed her high school education at Netherwood School in Rothesay, New Brunswick. She attended University of Kings College in Halifax. Barbara was very fashion conscious and honed her skills working with Simpson-Sears in Montreal as a clothing buyer and later after her family was raised she returned to retail working in specialty boutiques in Halifax. Always considered a Bridgewater gal until she met a dashing young Lunenburger, Sherman Zwicker. They married on June 30th, 1957 and remained in Lunenburg until Sherman’s passing in November of 2004. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Claude Bordage), Hubley; Andrea (Derek Langston), Lunenburg; son, Peter (Penny), Lunenburg; grandchildren, Fenwick (Naomi Swim), Marcus (Katherine Witherspoon), Joshua, Alexa Bordage, Sarah and Samuel Mack. Barbara had an undying love of Lunenburg. This was evidenced by her dedicated service to the community. She was a founding member of the Lunenburg Craft Festival, Lunenburg Fishermen’s Memorial Gift Shop, a member of the Lunenburg Art Gallery, and the Heritage Society, Fisheries Exhibition, as well as a member of the Lunenburg Golf Course and Lunenburg Yacht Club. A former Town Councillor for the Town of Lunenburg and was a member of the Lunenburg Waterfront Association and Bluenose Preservation Trust. She was recognized through for her volunteerism by the Province of Nova Scotia, was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II's Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and instrumental in the building of the Lunenburg Bandstand, Barbara’s service to the community will long be remembered and cherished as a blessing to many. She was a woman who knew how to enjoy life and treasured the gift of her family and time with friends. Barbara loved to travel in particular traveling with her husband Sherman on his many trips to the West Indies and in later years they enjoyed spending their winters in Florida. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who supported and took an active interest in her families endeavors. She has left a wonderful legacy to the lives of all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Besides her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Sherman Fenwick Homer Zwicker; brother, John; sister, Anne and her beloved Rosie. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Harbour View Haven for their care. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #3, Lunenburg. A memorial service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of your choice. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca