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Florence Lillian Crouse
Crouse, Florence Lillian - 78, of Cherryfield, Annapolis County, died September 16, 2005 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Cherryfield, she was a daugher of the late Twining and Alice (Sarty) Crouse. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Bridgewater. Surviving are her sisters Elsie C. Conrad, Cherryfield, Beulah E. Hendrick, Michigan USA; Nephews Harley Conrad, Broadcove, Brad and Danny Hendrick, Michigan, David Hendrick, Africa, Kyle Conrad, Broadcove; Niece Candace Conrad, Broadcove. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Crouse.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday, funeral service 2:00pm Monday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Pastor Glendon Corkum Officiating. Burial in Barss Corner Community Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Memorial Donations may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Bridgewater or the Charity of your choice.
Kenneth B Zwicker
Zwicker, Kenneth B - 80, Wileville, Lunenburg County, passed away Thursday September 15 at Glades Lodge Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Lapland, he was a son of the Late Byron and Gladys (Bolivar) Zwicker. He owned and operated a Lumbering Operation in Wileville for 25 years, until his retirement due to ill health. Surviving are his sister Marjorie (Arthur) MacKenzie, Liverpool; two Nieces and two Nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Marion Spicer.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Graveside Memorial Service 2:00pm Tuesday in Green Haven Cemetery, Lapland. Reverend Lloyd Gillieo Officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Lillian Gladys Boudreau
DIES AT AGE 101
Boudreau - Lillian - Gladys - 101 of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, died September 25, 2005 in MaHone Nursing Home, MaHone Bay.
Born in Dartmouth she was the daughter of the late Captain Ronald and Emma (Myers) Blakeney. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 24 Ladies Auxiliary, Bridgewater, past President of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 61, DELTA BC, a life member of the South Shore Regional Hospital Auxiliary, a member of Bridgewater Seniors Citizens Club, The Veterans Association, St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater and the Eastside Church Group. She was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion.
She is survived by daughters Marjorie Dillman, Dartmouth, Jean (Silvin) Rafuse; Dowling, Ontario, Alma Evans and Faye Veinot, Bridgewater; step-children, neices, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by husbands Percy Wile (1939) and Mansfield Boudreau (1973); brothers Ernest and Roy; sisters Lena, Ella, Hazel, Bernice and Amy; grandsons Kenneth and Joey Veinot; son-in-laws Arnold Veinot, Boyde Evans and Gordon Pollock.
Visitation 7 - 9pm Tuesday in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Funeral Service 2pm Wednesday in St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater. Reverend Keith Crouse officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, The Royal Canadian Legion Veterans Memorial Park or any charity.
Clara Hue
Hue - Clara - 92 of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County passed away peacefully surrounded by family September 26, 2005 in Fisherman s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Halifax she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Amanda (Drysdale) Chandler. Clara was very active in the community for many years. She was a volunteer at the Dawson Memorial Hospital in Bridgewater. A member of the Bridgewater United Church Women s group, a Sunday school teacher and Explorer leader. She enjoyed her card games with her many friends, especially her bridge group. Her family was her main focus and light of her life. She will be greatly missed and always remembered with love and fond memories. She is survived by son Wilbert (Bill) Hue and his companion Karen, Wolfville; daughter Nancy (Jim) Whynot, Bridgewater; sister Lillian Hales, Halifax; brother John Chandler, Kentville; beloved grandchildren Michele, Vancouver, Andrea (Robbie) Inness, Bridgewater, Natalie Whynot, Newcastle, Australia, Christopher Whynot, St. Mary s University, Halifax; special great grandchildren Olivia and Nate. Predeceased by husband Reginald; sisters Gertrude, Ruby, Freda; brother Bill.
No visitation at the funeral home. Memorial service will be held 2:00pm Friday in Bridgewater United Church. Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Private family burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgewater United Church or the Lung Association of Nova Scotia.
James Alban Rioux
Rioux - James - Alban - 51 of Nineveh, Lunenburg County, died July 16, 2004 at home.
Born in Bangor, USA, he was a son of the late Lenus and Leona (McLaughlin) Rioux.
Surviving are his wife the former Kathryn Ling. Sons Darrell Ling, Bridgewater, James Jr. (Common-law-wife Krista Rafuse) Auburndale, Dustin (Karen Anderson), Truro, Christopher, New Germany; brothers John (Maggie) Quebec; Tom (Sue) Ontario; Frances ( Sue Ann) N.W.T. Dale(Cathy)Ontario; sister Camilla(Fred)Ashley, Saskatchewan. Grandchildren Angelica, Isaac and Isabelle.
No visitation at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Service will be 11:00am Thursday in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend Mr. Fred House officiating. Burial at a later date.
No Flowers by request.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS.
Elmer Leon Richards Richards, Elmer Leon - 76 of Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, died July 18, 2004 in Camp Hill Veteran s Memorial Building, Halifax.
Born in Pleasantville, he was a son of the Late Calder and Gladys (Haughan) Richards.
His life long love of the sea was spent in the fishing industry and retired as Chief Engineer. He was a Merchant Navy Veteran during World War II, spending most of his adult life at sea.
Surviving are his wife, the former Carol Hutchins; daughters Shar (Clarence) Herman, Lake Centre, Suzanne, Bricton, NS; sons Brian (Theresa) Pleasantville, James (Susan) Branch LaHave, Michael, Bridgewater; brothers Clifton (Lillian) Havre Boucher, Ralph (Margaret) Halifax, Eldred (Joan) Pleasantville; sisters Vera (Lee) Baker, Pleasantville, Norma (Gerald) Seaboyer, LaHave; grandchildren Colin, Tyler, Paul, Becky and Catlin, step-grandchild Charlene; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Russell.
No visitation at the Funeral Home.
Graveside service 2:00pm Thursday in Pleasantville Cemetery. Reverend Quincy Collins officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Garden or charity of your choice.
Lee G.L. Zwicker
Zwicker, Lee G.L. - 67, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, died July 24, 2004 in Queen s General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Lapland, he was a son of the Late Enoch and Blanche (Whynot) Zwicker.
Surviving are his wife, the former Diane Langille; children Wendy (Gary) Feindle, Liverpool, Charles Zwicker, Bridgewater, Trudy (Derrick) Langille, Pleasantville, Jeannette (Peter) Jefferson, Hebbville; step children Dwayne (Sharon) Whynot, Middlewood, JoAnn Robar, Bridgewater, Micky Whynot, Halifax; sisters Rhoda Dauphinee, Ann (Sherman) Tanner, all of Bridgewater, Doris (Walter) Perry, Lapland; grandchildren Ryan, Ashley, Aaron, Kayla, Mallory, Channelle; step grandchildren Garret, Jamie, Cameron; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Patrick; sisters Lettie Wile and one in infancy; brothers Stanley, Bert and Murray.
Visitation 7-9pm Monday with cremation to follow.
Memorial Service 2:00pm Tuesday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend Penny Klepic Officiating. Burial in Lone Pine Cemetery, Lapland.
Family flowers only.
Memorial Donations may be made to Lone Pine Cemetery Fund, Lapland or Hillside Pines Home for Special Care, Bridgewater.
Flora Lillian Baker
Baker - Flora - Lillian - 88 of Bakersettlement, Lunenburg County, died July 25, 2004 in MaHone Nursing Home, MaHone Bay.
Born in South Acworth, New Hampshire, she was a daughter of the late Caleb and Annie (Perkins) McLain.
Surving are her Son Richard (Jean), Baker Settlement; sister Esther Bond, Bridgewater; brothers Leander, Newcombville, LeRoy and Walter, both of Bridgewater, Sidney, Malakwa, B.C; granddaughter Pauline (George) Wessell, East Clifford. Predeceased by her husband Cecil; brothers William and Harry; sister Daisy in infancy.
Visitation 7 - 9pm Tuesday, Funeral Service 2:00pm Wednesday, both in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Burial in Baker Settlement Cemetery.
Family Flowers only.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Baker Settlement Cemetery Fund or any Charity.
Stanley Stanford Ernst
Ernst - Stanley - Stanford - 75 Of Maitland, Lunenburg County, died July 25, 2004 in MaHone Nursing Home, MaHone Bay. Born in Cornwall, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Glen and Margaret (Burgoyne) Ernst. Surviving are his brothers Gurney (Louise), Liverpool, William 'Billy' (Irene), Maitland; sister Esther Solsmen, Valley Area; numerous Nieces and Nephews. Predeceased by brothers and sisters.
Visitation 7 - 9pm Tuesday, Funeral Service 11:00am Wednesday, both in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Captains Paul and Lisa Trickett officiating. Burial in Maitland Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Memorial Donations may be made to a Charity of Choice.
Arthur Carlyle Hebb
Hebb - Arthur - Carlyle - 92 of Harbour View Haven Home For Special Care, Lunenburg, formerly of Hebb s Cross, Lunenburg County, died July 28, 2004 in the Home.
Born in Hebb s Cross he was a son of the late John Solomon and Lavinia 'Winnie' (Hebb) Hebb.
He was a member of St. Matthew s Presbyterian Church, Conquerall Mills. He was retired from C.N.R. after 25 years of service. He was a Veteran of the Second World War.
Surviving are his wife the former Hilda Croft, Harbour View Haven, Lunenburg; daughter Anne (David) Oickle, LaBelle, Queens County; son Boyd (Inez) Upper Northfield; Grandchildren Deanne (Craig) Kelley, Lower Branch, Trina Oickle, Dartmouth, Christopher (Mary Ann) Upper Northfield, Jodi Hebb (Mike Kelly) Halifax County; Great Grandchildren Hannah and Mariah Kelley, Jadzia Hebb; Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Predeceased by brothers Carmen and Thomas; sister Marion.
No visitation at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Service 11:00am Friday in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Burial at a later date.
Family Flowers only.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, St. Matthews Cemetery Fund, Conquerall Mills, Harbour View Haven or any Charity.
Lynette Dee-Anne Drumm
Drumm, Lynette Dee-Anne - 39, Baker Settlement, Lunenburg County, died July 31, 2004 in QE11 Health Science Centre, Infirmary Site, Halifax.
Born In Dutch Settlement, she was a daughter of Ralph and Florine (Richards) Wile, Dutch Settlement. Surviving are her husband David; son Bradley; daughter Ashlynn, Baker Settlement; brothers Roger Wile, Trenton Ontario, Vaughan Wile, Dutch Settlement; sisters Denise Isnor, Dutch Settlement, Michelle Molnar, Milford; grandmother Bertha Wile, Bridgewater; numerous Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Lonnie. Visitation 7-9pm Tuesday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
Funeral Service 11:00am Wednesday in New Life Christian Church, Bridgewater, Rev Scott Anderson Officiating. Burial and Funeral Service will be held in Ontario at a later date. Immediate family flowers only.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Vikki Nowe Youth Fund or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Elvin Garfield Baker
Baker, Elvin Garfield - 85, Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, died August 8, 2004 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in New Cumberland, he was a son of the late Levi and Cordillia (Conrad) Baker. Surviving are his sister Sereta McCavour, Bridgewater; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Viola (McCullay); brothers Johnson, Vincent, Osbert, Burton and Stanford; sisters Inez Lohnes and Queenie Meisner.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Visitation 7-9pm Tuesday, memorial service 2:00pm Wednesday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Nancy Ritchie Officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Immediate Family Flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of you choice.
Myrtle Ruth Norwood
Norwood - Myrtle - Ruth - 92 of West Clifford, Lunenburg County, died September 1, 2004 in St. Vincent s Guest House, Halifax.
Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Iva (Faulkenham) Dollivar.
She was a teacher for over 40 years in many areas of Lunenburg County. A life member of St. Luke s Lutheran Church, Baker Settlement and a former choir member. Past member of St. Luke s Lutheran Church women s group.
She is survived by sons Mervyn (Joyce) Halifax, Kenneth (Betty) West Clifford; grandchildren Neil (Tracey), Jonathan (Rebecca) all of Halifax. Trevor (Carol-Ann) West Clifford, Scott (Beth-Ann) Pine Grove; great grandchildren Ryan, Taylor, Mark and Connor; cousins Harold Weagle, Dorothy Zwicker and Lowell Faulkenham; numerous nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her husband Warren; son Donald.
Visitation 7 - 9pm Friday in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
Funeral Service 11am Saturday in St. Luke s Lutheran Church, Baker Settlement. Reverend Willis Ott officiating. Burial in Baker Settlement Cemetery.
Immediate family flowers only.
Memorial donations may be made to the Halifax Public Library Home Bound Department or St. Luke s Lutheran Church, Baker Settlement.
Amy Margaret Risser
Risser, Amy Margaret - 87, Petite Riviere and Bridgewater, passed away September 2, 2004 in Shoreham Village, Chester.
Born on LaHave Islands, she was a daughter of the Late Caleb and Julia (Wamboldt) Hirtle.
Surviving are her son Kim and his wife Gerry, Bridgewater; step-grandchildren John (Barbara), Yarmouth, Ann (Ted), Jonquiere, QC, Rose (Michael), Vogler s Cove, Patricia, Dayspring, Danny, Bridgewater; nephews Ronald, Parker, Reid. She was predeceased by her husband Roy; sisters Elva, Gertrude, Florence, Elizabeth, Audrey; brother Norman.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Service 2:00pm Tuesday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Reverend Gary Alcock officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater.
Family Flowers only.
Memorial Donations may be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Shoreham Village Home For Special Care, Chester or the charity of your choice.
Arnold Murray Slauenwhite
Slauenwhite, Arnold Murray - 46, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, died August 29, 2004 in Kitchener, Ontario. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Murray and Annie (Llewellyn) Slauenwhite. Surviving are his daughter Kathy Ann Lacey, Bridgewater; brothers Fredie, North Brookfield Mass., Richie, Bridgewater; sister Sharon Rafuse, Greenfield; grandsons Hunter and Morgan Veinot; nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service 11:00am Monday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Rev. Willis Ott Officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Immediate Family Flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to the family.
Dorothy 'Dot' Hines
Hines - Dorothy 'Dot' - 66 of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, died September 9, 2004 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Simcoe, Ontario, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margery (McClintoc) Somerville. Surviving are her husband Richard; children Bradley (Rose), Winnipeg, Brian, Vancouver, Darlene (Mike) Bridgewater; brothers and sisters Thomas (Carolyn) Delhi, Ontario, Carrol (Keith) Simcoe, Ontario, Jo-Anne (Frank), Larry, both of Delhi, Ontario; grandchildren Alex and Caitlin, both of Bridgewater; numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Memorial Service 11:00am Tuesday in R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Burial at a later date. Immediate family flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Charles R. Zwicker
Zwicker - Charles - R. - 74 of Chelsea, Lunenburg County, passed away suddenly at home on September 21, 2004. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Louise Zwicker-Himmelman. Charles joined the R.C.A.F. in 1950 as a Craftsman One and retired in 1980 as a Major. He retired to Chelsea where he enjoyed woodworking until his illness. Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years the former Virginia Woodworth; daughter Deborah, Chelsea; sons Blaine, Eastern Passage, Brian (Cheryl) Pine Grove; sisters Betty MacNeil (Norm), Bridgewater, Joanne Lohnes (John) Midville Branch; brothers Robert Himmelman, Auburndale, David Himmelman, Ontario; grandchildren Alicia, Kerry-Anne, Brenna, Courtney; great grandchildren Bethany and Nicholas; many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the R. A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. No visitation at the funeral home. Private family graveside service at a later date. No flowers by family request. Memorial donations may be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery Fund, Chelsea.
Lawrence Theodore Heim
Heim, Lawrence Theodore - 83, Liverpool, Queen s County, formerly of Chelsea, died September 21, 2004 in Queen s General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Chelsea, he was a son of the late Zola and Susan (Butler) Heim. Lawrence was a self-employed general contractor working throughout Lunenburg and Queen s Counties. Surviving are his companion Marguerite Oickle; daughters Jessie Heim (Ivan), Middlewood, Lillian Fynes (Paul), Fancy Lake, Phyllis Heim (David) Centre. sons Morris (Beatrice) Lunenburg, Murray, Baker Settlement, Kenneth, Hebbville, Everette, Bridgewater, Matthew (Lori) Wileville. sisters Pauline Wentzell, Petitie Riviere, Beverly Fraser (Bernard) Oakhill. brothers Robert (Mae) MaHone Bay, Chester, Pine Grove, Andrew, Chelsea. nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Everette. sisters Carol and Margarette.
Memorial Service 2:00pm Friday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend Willis Ott Officiating. Private Family Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery, New Elm. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to the Chelsea Fire Department or the Ladies Auxiliary.
