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BOUDREAU, James Joseph - 61, Halifax, passed away November 5, 1999 in Northwood Manor. Born in Louisdale, he was a son of Margaret (Marchand) Boudreau and the late James Boudreau. He is survived by his son, Rodney, Halifax; sister, Edna, Louisdale; brothers, Edgar, Frank, Louis, Halifax. He was predeceased by his common-law wife, Jean Gorman; brother, George. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations to Northwood Manor.
BRAHA, Mary Aboud - Born October 1, 1919, passed away November 7, 1999 following a valiant battle with breat cancer in Halifax. Mary was born to Mary (Hanna) and Salem Aboud in Grand-Mère, Que. and graduated from McGill University. She was a loving mother and dedicated teacher. Mary lived the last 25 years in Kirkland, Que., where she was an active member of the community. Her many friends and family will remember her rigour, sharp mind, spirit, humour and love of the arts and bridge. She is survived by children, Amyra (Andreas) Braha, Anita (Judy) Braha, Richard (Andrea) Braha, David (Patty) Braha; grandchildren, Christopher Markides, Paul and Nicole Braha, and Hannah Braha; her brother, Sam (Edna) Aboud, Paul (Hortense) Aboud; and sisters, Helen Swide and Rachel Mazares. She was predeceased by sisters, Marguerite and Lydia Wakeen and brothers, Dan Aboud and John Aboud. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Victorian Order of Nurses. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Saint John the Baptist, 233 Ste Claire Ave., Point-Claire, Que., on Wednesday, November 10, at 10 a.m.
COGSWELL, Jessica Maria - Kentville, passed away November 6, 1999 at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was the infant daughter of Derrick and Melissa (Moore) Cogswell. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Moore, Black Rock; Lloyd and Brenda Cogswell, Kentviille; a brother, Jacob, at home. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. today, November 9, 1999 in Elm Grove Cemetery, Rev. John Scott officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to H.C. Lindsay's Funeral Home, Kentville.
DWYER, Rhoda Jean (Rasley) - passed away Monday, November 8, 1999, peacefully at home. Born in Halifax, on August 7, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Ella (Murphy) Rasley. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Laraine and Ian MacDonald (Dartmouth); son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Judy Dwyer (Dartmouth); granddaughter and husband Jenifer and Christopher Cutting (Dartmouth); grandson and wife Craig and Shoko MacDonald (New York); brothers, Reginald (Halifax) and Archibald (Ottawa). She was predeceased by husband Walter and sisters, Annie and Esther. She was a life member of W.A. and served on the Anglican Diocesan Board. She was a member of the ACW Afternoon Group at Christ Church (Dartmouth). She had attended St. Mark's in Halifax and more recently St. Alban's. Rhoda enjoyed helping and caring for others and gave of herself and her time freely, preferring to do deeds quietly and without recognition. She was a special Nanny to Leigh-Anne and Amanda, daughters, of Carole and Steve Hiltz, Dartmouth. Special thanks to Dr. Mary Davis, Cancer Clinic QEII, and to both Dr. McIntyre and especially Francois St. Denis at Palliative Care. Also special thanks to the many caregivers at Dartmouth Home Care. She also thought fondly of all her friends in the Albert St. apartment where she lived until early this fall. Visitation will be at A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be at St. Alban's Anglican Church, Pleasant St., Dartmouth (Woodside) at 2 p.m. A reception will be held downstairs in the church immediately after the service. Family flowers only. Expressions of sympathy are to be made to Palliative Care, QEII or St. Alban's Church.
HADDOCK, Arnold Holgate - 75, of Windsor, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully November 8, 1999 at Hants County Hospital, Windsor, Nova Scotia. Born in Hamilton, he was the son of the late Norman and Eva (Farnham) Haddock. He enjoyed gardening. Surviving are son Joe Haddock of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, grandchildren Amanda and Ian. He was predeceased by wife Joan. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Sackville, Nova Scotia. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
HARROP, Freda - 80, dear wife of Gerald Harrop, passed away Thursday, November 4, 1999 in the Melville Lodge, Halifax. Besides her husband she is survived by daughters, Elinor Jill, of Castlegar, BC; Beverley Jane of St. John's, NF; Cathy Elaine, of Canmore, AB; sister, Beryl and brother, Ralph, both of Toronto; seven grandchildren, Derek, Denis, Gregory, Emma, Andrew, Patrick, Sharon. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. today in First Baptist Church, Halifax, Rev. John Boyd and Rev. Timothy McFarland officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, 5954 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax.
HORNE, Christine Edna (Tena) - 82, of 147 Columbia Street, Sydney, passed away Saturday, November 6, 1999 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. She is survived by three son, Harold, Sydney; Gary (wife Delores), Sydney; David (wife Judy), Halifax; two daughters, Edna (Don) Williamson, Hamilton, Ont.; Shirley (Tony) Wallace, Hamilton, Ont.; one sister, Ida Cloutier, Sydney; two brothers, Henry and Robert, both in Ontario; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four sisters, Etta, Effie, Ruby and Patsy; one brother, Donald. There will be no visiting. A private family service will be held today, November 9, 1999 at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sydney Memorial Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to any charity.
LAMBERT, Alfred Laval - 76, Halifax, passed away November 8, 1999 at Northwood Manor. Born in St. Jean Chrysostome, Quebec, he was the son of the late Alfred Laval and Rose-Anna (Coté) Lambert. He came to Nova Scotia in his late teens, for employment at the Halifax Shipyards. He later worked as a sales agent at Prudential insurance for 20 years. Devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a great zest for life and created a warm feeling with everyone upon entering a room and had a great love for people. He was a longtime member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie King Margaret (Hogg); sons, John, Calgary; Dennis, Halifax; Michael, Lower Sackville; Andrew, Williamswood; daughters, Patricia Cowie, Caroline Maas, both of Halifax; Paulette Coolen, Williamswood; Valarie McNeil, Dartmouth; Marian Lefebvre, Laval, Quebec; brothers, Yvan, André; sisters, Yolande Laurendeau; Sister Colette Lambert; Guislaine Duhamel; Gemma Carrier, all of Quebec; 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers, Jean Claude, Clement; sisters, Armande Leclere, Rita Lecompte. Cremation has taken place at his request. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, November 12, in St. Michael's Church, Father Robie MacPherson officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax.
MacINNIS, Bertha Clara - 95, Mahone Bay, and formerly of Chester Basin, passed away November 8, 1999 in the Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Marriott's Cove, she was a daughter of the late A.J. Loftus and Florence (Armstrong) Stevens. She enjoyed knitting and rug hooking. Survived by sons, Joseph "Joey" (Gail), Chester Basin; Sedley, Kentville; daughter, Frances Zitto, Mahone Bay; grandchildren, Judy, Kingston; Jimmy, Canning; JoAnne, New Minas; Mark (Melissa), East River; Scott (Krista), Chester Basin, and Randy also of Chester Basin; Michael, Truro; great grandchildren, Lisa, Peter, Pamela, all of Kingston; Derek, Truro; Rylee, East River; Matthew, Calgary; Michael James, Daniel Wayne, both of Valdor, Quebec. Many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William P.; son, Harry, in infancy; brothers, Arthur Freeman, Charles, Harris, Titus; sisters, Birdie, Hattie, Lottie; great grandson, David; son-in-law Percy Zitto and daughter-in-law Goldie. Visitation today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral service Wednesday, at 2 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church, Chester Basin. Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. Burial in St. John's Anglican Church older Cemetery, Borgald's Point Road. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to St. John's Anglican Church.
MADER, Daniel Joseph - 54, of Sydney Mines, passed away Friday, November 5, 1999. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Stanley and Rose (Troke) Mader. He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly, Japan; his partner, Irene; two brothers, Stan (wife Marjorie), Sydney; Francis (wife Glenda), Westville; two sisters, Helen, Toronto; Betty (Richard) Paruch, Sydney; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. today, November 9, 1999 at Immaculate Heart Church, George Street, Sydney, Rev. Gary MacPherson officiating.
MacLELLAN, Flora Ann - 83, of 21 Amelia St., Scotchtown, formerly of Meat Cove, Inverness Co., passed away at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital on November 6, 1999. Born in Meat Cove, she was the daughter of Simone George MacLellan and Marcella (MacEachern) MacLellan. She was a member of St. Michael Parish, River Ryan. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the eldest of 15 siblings. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Marcella Fitzgerald, Edmonton; Emma Watson (Jerry), Ottawa; and Georgina MacLellan, New Waterford; sons, Donald MacLellan (Caroline), Paul MacLellan (Mary), John MacLellan, all of New Waterford; Hector MacLellan and Danielle, Ontario; Michael MacLellan (Terry), British Columbia, James MacLellan (Vivian), George MacLellan (Shelley), both of New Waterford. She is also survived by sisters, Mrs. Emma Hines, Meat Cove, Janet Sisson, Hamilton, Ont.; Mrs. Peggy MacIsaac, Antigonish and Mrs. Loraine Fraser, Inverness; brothers, Kelly MacLellan, Alan J. MacLellan, Francis MacLellan, all of Meat Cove, Hector MacLellan, Kelowna, BC, and George MacLellan, Sugar Loaf. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Thomas MacLellan; son, Alex MacLellan, New Waterford and infant child Georgina, age four. Also sisters, Mrs. Bessie Fraser, Mrs. Marcella McLeod, Mrs. Catherine Chamberland and Mrs. Veronica Fraser, all of Meat Cove; brothers, D.A. MacLellan and Iah MacLellan, both of Meat Cove. Funeral mass will be held today at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, River Ryan. Burial in Parish Cemetery.
MacLEOD, Gladys Lavinia - 79, Halifax, passed away suddenly November 7, 1999, at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site. She was born January 1, 1920, in Halifax, NS, and was the daughter of the late Hubert and Ruby (Wambolt) Russell. She was a lifetime resident of Rockingham, and a founding member of St. Peter's Anglican Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Finlay; and is survived by her son, Donald (Charlotte), Red Deer, AB; daughters, Royal Clarke and Barbara (Gordon) Fader, Halifax; grandchildren, David, Kathy, Kelly, Andrew MacLeod, and Christine and Michael Fader. Visiting will be on Wednesday, November 10, from 7-9 p.m. at Snow's Funeral Home, Windsor St., Halifax. Memorial service will be Friday, November 12, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Birch Cove, Rev Tim Appleton officiating. Interment following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses.
MacNEIL, Joseph Daniel - 72, Dartmouth, formerly of Irish Vale, Cape Breton Co., passed way peacefully on November 6, 1999 at home. Born in the Rear of Irish Cove, he was a son of the late Angus and Sarah Anne (MacNeil). He was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Dartmouth. He was an avid reader and also was a great lover of animals. He is survived by a dear friend and companion, Ann Hicks, Dartmouth; sister, Mae (Mrs. Joseph Nickerson), Halifax; adopted brother, James and three nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by sisters, Catherine "Kitty" MacNeil; Marie (Mrs. George Myers); Sadie MacNeil and a brother, James in infancy. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Johnstown, Richmond Co. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the VON.
MacPHEE, Phyllis B. - 80, Upper Nine Mile River, passed away Sunday, November 7, 1999 in the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Upper Rawdon, she was a daughter of the late David and Lena (Lively) MacPhee. She was a member of St. David's Anglican Church, Upper Rawdon. Surviving are daughters, Blanche (Mrs. Harold Gertsen), Kempt Shore; Julieanne MacPhee (Irving Lawrence), South Maitland; sons, Merlin (Wanda) Windsor Forks; Robie (Myrna), Beaver Bank; Reginald "Reg" and companion Judy Robbin, Upper Nine Mile River; Jerry (Verna), Upper Nine Mile River; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Cora (Mrs. Warren MacPhee), Upper Nine Mile River; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence; a daughter in infancy; brothers, Wilfred, Alonzo, Cecil, Karl in infancy; sister, Ruth Wright, Linda Laffin, Frances in infancy. Visitation today form 4-9 p.m. in Withrow-MacMillan Funeral Home, Upper Nine Mile River, from where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Margie Whynot officiating. Burial to follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery, Nine Mile River. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
MADER, Daniel Joseph - 54, of Sydney Mines, passed away Friday, November 5, 1999. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Stanley and Rose (Troke) Mader. He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly, Japan; his partner, Irene; two brothers, Stan (wife Marjorie), Sydney; Francis (wife Glenda), Westville; two sisters, Helen, Toronto; Betty (Richard) Paruch, Sydney; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. today, November 9, 1999 at Immaculate Heart Church, George Street, Sydney, Rev. Gary MacPherson officiating.
MURPHY, John Victor - 79, Esat Dover, Halifax County, passed away in the VG Site, QEII on November 6, 1999. Born in East Dover, he was a son of the late Joseph and Martha (Lynch) Murphy. He was retired from HMCS Dockyard where he worked for 33 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and took great pleasure in cooking for family and friends. He is survived by his daughters, JoAnne Anderson, Halifax; Dianne (Don) Pitcher, Prospect; Betty Ann (Jack) Boutilier, Seabright; Wendy (Andy) Duggan, Indian Harbour; son, Robert (Bonita), East Dover; brother, Clarence, East Dover; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson. He was predeceased by his wife, Beulah (Nichols); sisters, Mary, Doris, Ellen and one in infancy; brothers, Leslie, Harris, Theodore, Daniel and three in infancy. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today, November 9, 1999 in St. Thomas Church, East Dover, Rev. Leonard Fischer officiating. Burial to follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, East Dover. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Thomas Cemetery Fund c/o Doug Brennan, East Dover, B0J 3L0 or Village Green Recreation Society, c/o Mark Lundy, East Dover, B0J 3L0.
REID, BettyLou - 60, Port William formerly of Canaan, Kings Co., NS, passed away November 7, 1999 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, NS. She was a daughter of the late William and Amy (Wallace) Keddy. She lived in the valley all of her life. She and her husband owned and operated Reid's Body Shop for a number of years. She was a former Sunday School teacher for the Canaan Baptist Church. She was marriage 43 years. Surviving is her husband, Brenton; sons, Rockey and Brian, both of New Minas; daughters, Amy Rose Pothier; and Linda Lou Munro, both of Canaan; Donna Jean Isnor, Moncton; brothers, John, Fredericton; Ralph, Ontario; Arthur, Springill; Donald, New Minas; Michael, Woodville; sisters, Rose Wellwood and Gail Hill, both of Lakeville; Areta Dort and Debra Young, both of Fredericton, NB; Donna May White, Port Williams; Joyce Whitehead Wateville; Peggy Adair, Kentville; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughter, Faye May; brothers, Austin and Lawrence; half-brother, William (Billy). Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today; funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville. Reverend Hedley Hopkins and Reverend Dr. Freeman Fenerty and Reverend Skip Keddy officiating. Burial in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ROZEE, Mary Ruth Roberta - 63, Dartmouth, passed away November 5, 1999 in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter fo Ruth (Conrad) Fisher, Ottawa, and the late Romeo LeGault. She was a volunteer of Holy Trinity Church, and was a very devoted mother and friend. She is survived by daughters, Kathie Carter, Mooseland; Suzanne Anderson, Dartmouth; sons, Andrew "Drew" LeGault, Halifax and Peter Rozee, Dartmouth; stepfather, Victor Fisher, Ottawa; grandchildren, Peter Johnson, Mya and Erin Carter, Amanda, A.J. and Antonio Dennison; brothers, Greg, Kirk and Jeff. She was predeceased by an infant sister. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., Rev. Kirby Walsh officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
STRANG, Mae Margaret - 91, Glades Lodge, Halifax, passed away November 6, 1999 in the home. Born May 27, 1908 in Marble Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret McEachern. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, sisters, Mary Bell Burkley, Margaret Williams, Catherine MacDonlan; brothers, Angus, Joe. No visitation or flowers by request. Graveside committal service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakridge Memory Gardens, Old Sackville Road, Lower Sackville, Father Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax.
TURPLE, Leroy C. - 80, Truro, passed away Monday, November 8, 1999 at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Five Mile River, he was a son of the late Ervin and Nada (Laffin) Turple. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife Joan, Truro; daughters, June Simpson, Sudbury, ON; Patricia, Mrs. Leroy Burton, of Ottawa; son, Wad and wife Joanne, Sudbury, ON; stepdaughters, Lois Nickerson, of Truro; Oneta Hennigar, Shubenacadie; stepson, Leroy Hennigar, Dartmouth; grandchildren, James Simpson; Gwen Simpson; Michael Burton; Kevin Burton; Stephanie Turple; Margo Turple; 5 great grandchildren; brother Ernest, Latties Brook; sisters, Rose Hennigar, Latties Brook; Mildred O'Toole, Upper Kennetcook; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Matilda (Miller) Turple; brothers, Eric and Sherwood. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Ettinger funeral Home, Shubenacadie, from where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 1999, Rev. William Harrington officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Anglican Cemetery, Latties Brook. Family flowers only please, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
VEILLEUX, Margaret Christine - 77, of Halifax, passed away November 6, 1999 at home. Born in Canso, Guysborough County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Frances (Lawrence) Grover. She has worked as a ward clerk and the Camp Hill Hospital. She enjoyed travelling and bingo. She is survived by her husband, Denis; son, Paul, at home; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Hughie Grover, Howard Grover, Clarence Grover. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Atlantic Funeral Home, Halifax. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia.
WHITENECT, Gena Marie - 28, of Upper Nine Mile River, passed away Saturday, November 6, 1999 in Fall River as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Truro, Gena was an employee of Price waterhouseCoopers in halifax and also worked with World Wide Flight Services at Halifax International Airport. She was a resident of Nine Mile River all of her life. She is survived by her husband, Tony; mother, Ruby (Thurott) Demont and companion Wilfred Webb; father Larry and stepmother Dorothy (Harnish) Demont of Dartmouth; brother, Brian, Nine Mile River; several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Margaret and Angus Thurrott and paternal grandparents Pearl and James Demont. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, November 9, 1999 from the Withrow MacMillan Funeral Home chapel in Upper Nine Mile River, with Rev. Carolyn Nicholson officiating. Burial to follow at the Sand Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Gena's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
WILSON, Margaret R. - wife of the late William B. Wilson passed away at Valley Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 6, 1999. She was born and raised in Cunard, Kings County. She was a graduate of the Provincial Normal College, Truro, receiving a Kindergarten Diploma. After graduating, she taught in Port Maitland, Lunenburg and Bridgewater. She and her husband founded and operated Wilson's Pharmacy in Berwick from 1944 until his death in 1963. Their son Bill continued to operate the family business until April 1995. From the early 70's until the mid 80's, Mrs. Wilson owned and operated The Barn Gift Shop, Berwick. She was a member of the Ken-Wo, Paragon and Glengary Golf Clubs; the Berwick Curling Club, Senior Aerobics Club and the Berwick Baptist Church and choir. She leaves one son, Bill, and wife Sandra; grandsons, Jeffrey and Gregory. She was predeceased by her mother, Flora Maude (Kinsman) Rand; father, Perry Leander Rand; brothers, Walter and Barclay; sisters, Ethel and Dorothy. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, November 11, in the H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 12, in the Berwick Baptist Church. The Reverend Shawn Kehoe officiating. A reception will be held in the Church Annex following the service. A private burial service will be held in the Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor.
WORRELL, Margaret May St. John - 90, of 97 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, walked through her beautiful garden to hold the outreached hand of God, early Saturday morning, November 6, 1999. Born in Dartmouth, she was the second daughter of the late Alfred St. John and Clare Elizabeth Pomeroy Worrell. As a young career woman, Margaret enjoyed many years with the Nova Scotia Department of Motor Vehicles. Passionately supportive of young artistic talent, she gave with generousity of spirit her time and energy in the support of the Halifax Ballet Theatre and in former years, was a pround patron of the Dalhousie University Department of Theatre productions. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Wanda Lillian Bader, Dartmouth; her brother, Joseph Robert Bruce, Halifax; her nieces, Clare Elizabeth Bader, Dartmouth; Karen Ann Sears and Janet Lynn Brown, Halifax; her nephews, Stephen Arthur St. John Manley, Calgary and Lee Charles Manley, Toronto; her great-nieces, Tara Lorraine Elliott Manley, Calgary; Jennifer Lea Worrell and Shannon Margaret Sears, Halifax; and great-nephews, Shawne Arthur Thomas Manley, Calgary; Robert John Worrell and Matthew Wayne Brown, Halifax, and her many cherished friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Francis Montgomery, Marion Constance, Florence Elizabeth, and Constance Lorraine Manley and her brother, Austin Alfred. A lifelong member of the United Church of Canada, the memorial funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 1999 in the Grace United Church, Ochterloney Street and King Street, Dartmouth, Rev. Stephen Frame officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hermon Cemetery in Dartmouth. Memorial donations for our beloved aunt Margaret may be made to the Halifax Ballet Theatre Association or Grace United Church.
YORKE, Harlan W. - 52, of Halifax, passed away Saturday, November 6, 1999 at Kirkhill, Cumberland County. Born in Springhill, he was a son of Constance (Field) Yorke, Bedford and the late Layton R. Yorke. He graduated from Parrsboro Regional High School in 1965. He later obtainted a CMA desigination in 1975. He worked briefly at the CIBC and for the Nova Scotia Department of Finance. He later worked for Nova Scotia Power for 25 years. For the past four yeats, he operated Yorke Accounting Services. He was a former member of the Tartan Twirlers, the Lake City Swingers, and most recently the Sail Sets Square Dance Club. He was treasurer for both the Atlantic Canadian Amateur Dancesport Association and Corte, the Dance Club of Halifax. He was a member of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Wild Blueberry Producer's Association of Nova Scotia. He was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Crossman; one sister, Charlotte Pridy; and husband, Don, Bedford; four nieces, two nephews, several cousins. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. today, November 9, 1999 in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at St. George's Anglican Church, Parrsboro, Rev. Robert Richmond and Rev. James Busnell officiating. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity or choice.
