HATT, Loretta Mae – age 86 of Paradise, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 in Grace Haven, Paradise, NS. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian (Toole) Hibbard. Loretta will be sadly missed by her daughter, Paula (Robert) Sprague of Groveland, MA; grandchildren, Donald (Deborah) Lee of Marlborough, MA and Jeffery Lee of Gilford, NH; five great grandchildren; brother, Morrie (Joan) Hibbard of Wollaston, MA; several nieces and nephews and her dear friends, Annette Rhynold and Deanna Babin. Besides her parents, Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd and son, Gordon Sprague. In keeping with Loretta's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, April 20, 2018 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448 with Rev. Robin McCoombs officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Private family interment will be in Church Grove Cemetery, Melvern Square. Donations in memory may be made to ­­­­­the Canadian Cancer Society NS Division. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com