ACKER, Gloria Barbara-73 of Greenwood, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late Lyle and Kathleen (Sanford) Pico. Gloria spent her early childhood in Windsor, NS eventually moving to Middleton to work with MT&T. Later she opened the Middleton Flower Shop and became a well known florist in the area. She played on one of the first ladies hockey teams and loved to curl; she also was an avid gardener and enjoyed baking. Gloria loved to socialize, had a kind heart, but most of all loved her family dearly. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Marie Parker (Peggy McClary), Port George; sons, Sam Parker (Sue Lowe), Union Corner, Hants Co.; Jerry (Nancy) Parker, Nictaux; sister, Deanna Burrows, Louisiana, USA; brother, Gary (Debbie) Pico, Chester; grandchildren, Nathan, Tyler, Darcey, Terry, Venessa and Tiffany. Several great grandchildren as well as special friend, Mona Moore. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by son, Terry Parker. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9PM, Sunday, October 24, 2010 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448, where the funeral service will be held 2:00PM, Monday, October 25, 2010 with Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Nova Scotia Kidney Foundation or a Charity of Choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com