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Dr. Valija Aunins-Butcher
January 25, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Dr. Valija Aunins-Butcher of West Lawrencetown passed away at home on January 25, 2016 at the age of 96. Born in Smiltene, Latvia, she was the daughter of Emils and Anna Jansons. She emigrated to Canada through Pier 21 in 1949. She is survived by her daughters Jana Miller (John), Heidi Aunins and Rani Morris (Peter), grandchildren Larissa Miller, John-Edgar Miller, Elyss Jennings (Sean), Mollie Morris and Luke Morris, great grandchildren Gaby and Lucy Jennings, former spouse Douglas Butcher and many relatives in Latvia. She was predeceased by her first husband, Herman Aunins, her parents, brother Peter and sister Hilda. Valija was a graduate of the School of Dentistry at Riga University and from the School of Dentistry at Dalhousie University after her arrival in Canada. She practiced dentistry for three years in Middle Musquodoboit and 28 years in Dartmouth. She was a generous person with a strong faith and a great sense of humour. Her greatest joy was her garden where she contentedly toiled until her passing as well as her love of children. Cremation has taken place and as per her wishes, a private family celebration will take place in the summer. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com.</div>