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12 years ago


Violet Large, a Nova Scotia woman who along with her husband gave away nearly $11 million in lottery winnings, has died.

Violet and Allen Large, from Lower Truro, won a big Lotto 6/49 draw last summer. But it was their generosity that made headlines around the world.

The Larges estimated they gave away about 98 per cent of their $11.2-million prize.

Most of the money went to local charities and organizations - from hospitals to fire departments to cemeteries. Some went to family members, while the couple kept the rest for emergencies.

"We haven't bought one thing. That's because there is nothing that we need," Violet told CBC News in November.

At the time, Violet was recovering from surgery and six chemotherapy treatments for cancer. She said hand-delivering the money to various groups kept her spirits up.

"I've never been down and out, so what more do you want?" she said.

Violet died Saturday at the Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home in Truro.

The family says anyone who wants to donate in Violet's memory can send money to Old Barns United Church, Economy Cemetery or the charity of their choice.
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