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ALEX, Elisabeth Susanna - Of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish and formerly of Cloverville, Antigonish Co., passed away Monday in the nursing home after a lengthy illness. Born in West Prussia, Germany, June 1, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Franz and Katharina (Mohring) Stangenberg. She emigrated to Canada in 1951 and settled in Antigonish where she raised her family. In addition to being a homemaker, she was formerly employed with Saga Foods at St. Francis Xavier University. Surviving are daughters, Karin Alex-Fleuren (Garry), Cloverville; Marion Alex-Dodaro (Santo), Antigonish; son, Peter (Evie), Cloverville; eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert and three children in infancy. Funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. today in R.K. MacDonald Chapel, 64 Pleasant St., Antigonish, Rev. Bill Crispo officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ninian's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Friends of the R.K.
AUCOIN, Margaret Jane - 86, formerly of North End, Sydney, St. Andrews, Newfoundland and most recently, 15 years, Dominion, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in the Codroy Valley, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Frances (Chiasson) Hynes. Mrs. Aucoin was a member of St. Eugene's Church, Dominion. She was very active in St. Eugene's CWL. She will be sadly missed by daughter, Corinne (Valentino), Scattolon, Dominion; son, Gerald "Gerry" (Anne) Aucoin, Kingston, N.S.; brother, Leonard Hynes, St. Andrew's, Nfld; and Theresa MacLeod, Sydney's River; grandchildren, Brian, Raymond, Dale Aucoin, Valerie Azzano and Kimberly McDonald; great grandchildren, Marco, Tomas, Anthony, Rebecca, Ambriella and Alessia. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Edward J.; brothers, Earl and Patrick; sisters, Kay Bishop and Mary MacIsaac. Visitation for the late Mrs. Aucoin will be held today 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Eugene's Church, Dominion, with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Mrs. Aucoin's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society are suggested as an expression of sympathy.
BARRY, Lillian - Halifax, passed away August 5, 2000, in Armview Estates. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Jessica (Gaul) Barry. Surviving are several nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Vera, Jessie, Ellen; brothers, John, Bill. The family will receive visitors one hour before the funeral. Funeral 2 p.m. today in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.
BENOIT (Brophy), Christina Elizabeth - 60, Sydney, formerly of Mulgrave, passed away August 8, 2000, in the Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Mulgrave, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Guthro) Benoit. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Lawrence Parish, Mulgrave. Surviving are daughters, Stephanie Cogswell, Evanston; Bonnie Roy, Timmons, Ont.; sister, Eleanor Ryan, Lower Sackville; grandchildren, Crystal, Carrie, Stephen, Maria, Jesse and Kayla. She was predeceased by her former husband, Stephen J. Brophy. Funeral mass will be held 4 p.m. today in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Hughie MacNeil officiating. Burial in parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Strait Richmond Hospital or Mulgrave and Area Resting Place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.
BOLLONG, L. Pearl - 81, passed away August 7, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Spry Harbour, October 24, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Borgal) Josey. She was a member of St. Andrews Anglican Church, Spry Harbour; a member of the ACW and an avid quilter. She is survived by sisters, Ezilda (Reg) Mason, Spry Harbour; Jean Meier, Winnipeg; Ruby Josey, Halifax; brothers, Basil (Gwen), Kearney Lake; Cyril (Jacqueline), Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas; sisters, Laura Harvey (United States); Roxie Liepins (Halifax); Beulah Josey (Halifax); Elsie Josey (Spry Harbour); brothers, Ivan and Milton (Halifax); Sydney in infancy. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, prayers 8 p.m. today, all in D.S. Crowell and Son Funeral Home, 22558 Main St., Sheet Harbour. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrews Anglican Church, Spry Harbour, Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. Burial in St. Martin's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tangier. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
BURGOYNE, Alice Dorothy "Allie" - Annandale Rest Home, Wolfville, formerly of Eden Row, Greenwich, on August 6, 2000. A survivor of the Halifax Explosion, Allie was born August 26, 1908, in Halifax. She was a daughter of the late William Olympus and Sarah Anne Heisler and she was the last surviving member of her family. Her husband of over 50 years, Kenneth Lorne Burgoyne, her best friend and singing partner, predeceased her. Left to mourn are her great nephew, David Cassidy (Martha), Yarmouth; and their family; nieces, Marion Johnson and Wendy Purcell, Halifax; as well as special friend, June Smith, Centreville. Allie was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. Her remains have been cremated. Interment in Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax this morning at 10 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Bible Society. Arrangements entrusted to H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville.
CAMPBELL, Everett Bell - 60, Dartmouth, passed away August 8, 2000, in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Borden, PEI, he was the son of Oscar and the late Wanda Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen and sons Gary (Angela), Dartmouth; Craig (Michelle), Arizona. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren James, Ashley and Rachel; sisters, Marjorie (Fred) Leard, Borden, PEI; Betty (Roger) Leblanc, Dartmouth; brother, Gary (Connie) Campbell, Dartmouth. He was predeceased by his sister, June. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2000, in the Borden United Church, PEI. Burial will follow in the Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, PEI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care, Dartmouth General Hospital.
CLARKE, Geraldine Elizabeth - 61, of 2627 Fuller Terrace, Halifax, N.S., passed away August 6, 2000 in Halifax. Born January 14, 1939, in Windsor, Hants Co., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Croxen) Johnson of Newport Station, Hants Co. During her lifetime, Geraldine was a teacher and taught in the Preston area in the early 1960's. She helped found the Children's Development Day Care Centre in Halifax. Geraldine was a member of Windsor Plains United Baptist Church; a member of East Preston Lions Club; a member of the African United Baptist Association. She is survived by sons, Dr. George Elliott (Geeta) Clarke , Toronto, Ont.; Bryant (Brenda) Clarke, Digby; William Clarke, Calgary, Alta; sister, Joan (Rex) Mendes, Halifax; brothers, David (Rene) Johnson, Winnipeg; Angus (Edith) Johnson, Hantsport; grandchildren, Brendan, Bianca, Bryson and Aurelia; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m today, August 10 in Windsor Plains United Baptist Church, Rev. Moses Adekola and Rev. Glenn Gray officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
CROSSLEY, Calvin Luke - 72, Centre Burlington, Hants Co., passed away August 7, 2000, in the Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, NS. Born October 12, 1927, in Walton, NS, he was the son of the late Wilburt and Viola (Lake) Crossley. Luke worked as a Carpenter all of his working life. He was a member and past president of the A.O.T.S. Men's Club of Centre Burlington and was an active member of the Burlington United Church and served as trustee and Steward. He loved to dance and play the Fiddle. Luke devoted much of his life to his community and was an active fund-raiser for local organizations. He was an avid sports fan, especially when his children or grandchildren were involved. He has a great love for his entire family. He is survived by his wife Lydia (Nichols); daughters, Marilyn (Paul) Redden of Windsor; Karen (Grover) Crose of Ellershouse; grandchildren, Angie and Nicholas Crowe and R.J. and Judy Redden; brothers, Lewis (Winnie) of Summerville; Charles "Chuck" (Sandra) of Windsor; half-brother, Noel, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; sisters, Hilda Carey of Windsor; Gladys Brown of Cheverie; and Florence (Ernie) Harvey of New Minas; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy; brother, Robert; half-brothers, Maynard and Jimmy; sister, Mary Lake; half-sisters, Helen and Maynora. Funeral service will be held today, August 10, 2000 at 2 p.m. in Centre Burlington United Church, Centre Burlington, Rev. Russell Newhook asst. by Alex Mosher. Private family burial in the Centre Burlington Cemetery on Card Beach Road, Centre Burlington. Donations may be made to Hants Community Hospital, Centre Burlington United Church or a charity of choice.
EDWARDS (Beaver), Loretta - 67, Dominion, passed away at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex, Monday, August 7, 2000. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of Anastasia and the late John Beaver. Mrs. Edwards was a member of St. Eugene's Church, Dominion. She enjoyed spending time tole painting and was an avid bingo player. Although Loretta had no children of her own, she raised her niece, Karen (Neil) Bach as a daughter with whom she resided; and a foster child, Joan Hann, New Waterford. Also surviving are four sisters, Leona (Doll) Poirier, Reserve; Marie (Freeman) Lynk, Glace Bay; Helen Spencer, Toronto; and Millie (Eric) Young, Kingston, Ont. She will sadly missed by her special "Little Man" her grandson, Ryan. Also surviving are her two foster grandchildren, Crystal and Jason Hann and a foster great grandchild, Hadley Leonard Jennex Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Besides her father, Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Edwards; a brother, Jackie Beaver; and a brother and sister in infancy, Walter James and Shirley Viola. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. today in St. Eugene's Church with Fr. Jim Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery. Memorials in Loretta's memory may be made to the Heart and Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society.
GOREHAM, Gordon Hatfield "Buster" - 83, Wood's Harbour, Shelburne Co., passed away August 7, 2000, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Wood's Harbour, he was a son of the late Clifton and Erzie (Nickerson) Goreham. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders at Holland, France and Germany. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 148, Clark's Harbour. Surviving are his daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Lester Walker), Wood's Harbour; brother, Neil, Beaver Dam; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Blanche Kenney; brother, Cecil; sister, Marion. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, Barrington, Pastor Don Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Wood's Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the Wood's Harbour Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Equipment Fund or the Samuel Wood Historical Society.
HARDWICK, Pauline Eva - 84, Annapolis Royal, passed away August 7, 2000, in Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown. Born in Clementsport, she was a daughter of the late Harry S. and Julia Elizabeth (Walker) Hardwick. Surviving are her brother, Lewis James, Shelburne. She was predeceased by sister, Jeannie May; brother, Allen Ray. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Graveside committal service 2 p.m. today, August 10, 2000 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. James MacIntosh officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
HUNT, Theresa Marlene - 22, Halifax, passed away August 6, 2000 in the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Andrew Craig and Janie Hunt. She was employed with Marriott Container Rental Ltd. She had attended Millwood High School, Lower Sackville. She was a graduate of The Cunard Center. Surviving are brother Bobby, sister Emily, maternal grandparents, Lillian and Richard Hunt, all of Halifax; paternal grandparents. Peggy and Robert Craig, Armdale; godson, Dylan; aunt and uncle, Linda and Kevin Marriott, Herring Cove; aunt Betty, Halifax; uncles Don and Jack, both of Stewiacke; Larry, Halifax; aunts, Janet and Cathy, both of Halifax; nephew, Jordan; best friends, Krissy, Amanda, Melody, Teri-Ann and many others; many cousins. She was predeceased by her uncle, Ricky Hunt, aunt, Stephanie Hunt. Her remains are resting in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., today in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Owen Connolly officiating. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville.
ISAACS, Margaret Catherine - 80, of East River, Lunenburg Co., passed away August 5, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Infirmary Site, Halifax. Born March 16, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth (Martell) Pinaud. Margaret was the beloved mother of sons, Robert; James and his wife Suzanne (Hull), all of East River. Also survived by grand daughter, Robin Kaizer and a great grandson, Colton James, of the Windsor Road, Chester. She will be sadly missed by brothers, Darrell Pinaud and his wife Irene, Halifax; Martin Pinaud and his wife Joyce, Richmond, B.C.; sister-in-law, Marie (Pinaud) Peters and husband Edward, Halifax; numerous nieces and nephews. Also, her PCW caregiver Linda Zwicker, Chester Basin. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, James D. Sr., formerly of Regina, Saskatchewan; brothers, Atlee, Ken and William; a sister, Mary; all of Halifax, and son, Joseph in infancy. Cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Davis Funeral Home, Chester.
LOHNES, Beulah Maud - 83, Upper Northfield, Lunenburg Co., passed away August 7, 2000, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Caledonia, Queens Co., she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Maud (Whynot) Shay. She is survived by sons, Vaughn and wife Charlotte, Lower Sackville; Marshall and wife Cheryl, Newcombville; Eric and wife Susan, Oakhill; grandsons, Mitchell and Brock; twin great-granddaughters, Brooke and Jessa; half-sisters, Hazel Lohnes, Digby; Vera Fancy, Upper Northfield; Glenda Ramey, New Germany; half-brother, Basil Morton, Bridgewater. She was predeceased by her husband, Laurie; stepfather, Leo Morton. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Upper Northfield. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Calvary Lutheran Church, Upper Northfield or any charity.
MacDONALD, Mavis Merle - 80, of Mahone Bay, passed away August 8, 2000 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Black River, Jamaica, British West Indies, she was a daughter of the late Albert and sarah (Simms) Levy. She is survived by sons Ian MacDonald and wife Debbie, Northwest, Lun. Co.; Robert MacDonald and wife Gertrude, Spruce Grove, AB.; sister Zita and Ores, Jamaica; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred MacDonald; five siblings. Visiting will be 7-9 pm this evening in the Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater. Rev. Michael Walsh officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Memorial donations may be made to the Easter Seals Campaign.
MacINTOSH, George Lewis - 80, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, formerly of High Street, New Glasgow, passed away August 8, 2000, in the manor. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Dougald and Jane Ann (Sutherland) MacIntosh. He was a member of Trinity United Church, New Glasgow. Prior to retirement, he had been employed as a milkman for 32 years, Nova Scotia Power for 11 years and L.E. Shaw Ltd. for a number of years. He enjoyed skating, playing hockey and fiddle music. Surviving are his brother, Donald "Don" MacIntosh, Glen Haven Manor; two nieces. He was predeceased by sister, Hilda Simpson. Visitation 2-4 p.m. today in P.&K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Burial in Lorne Street Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
MacKINNON, Malcolm Murdock - 88, Ashfield, Inverness Co., passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Rosedale, Inverness Co., he was a son of the late John J. and Christie Bell (MacKinnon) MacKinnon. He was a retired farmer and mail driver for many years for R.R. 1 Orangedale. A member of Stewart United Church, Whycocomagh. Surviving are daughters, Jenny Simpson, Orangedale; Freda Waters, Halifax; Hughena Skelhorne (Dennis), Falmouth; Elaine Walker (Bill), New Glasgow; son, Donald John (Anne), Ashfield; brother, Christopher, Ashfield; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Eva MacKinnon; granddaughter, Lynn; brothers, John Dan, Neil, Alec and Freddie. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Stewart United Church, Rev. Anne McKnight officiating. Burial in Stewartdale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Stewartdale Cemetery or the Victoria County Memorial Hospital.
MARRIOTT, William Ralph "Billy" - 38, Halifax, passed away August 7, 2000, in Sackville. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late William C. and Edna (MacPhee) Marriott. He is survived by his brothers, Terry, Robert, Harold and his wife Cathy, Patrick and his wife Donna, all of Halifax; sisters, Sandra and her husband Kenneth Zinck, Bev, all of Halifax; Debbie and her husband James Watson, Marlene and her husband Stephen Shaw, all of Dartmouth; aunt, June, Halifax; companion, Wanda; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Gary, Darrell and Richard. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home, 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax. No visitation. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. today, August 10, 2000, in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax, Rev. Ronald Cairns officiating. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemtery, Lower Sackville. Memorial donations may be made to the Kids Help Phone, 3433 Dutch Village Road, Halifax, B3N 2S7.
MILLER, Fern Christine - 73, Haliburton Road, Pictou, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born December 10, 1926, in McLellan's Brook, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Ballantyne) MacPherson. She graduated from the Victoria General School of Nursing in 1949 and worked at the Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou for most of her career. Although Fern suffered from Multiple Sclerosis, her courage and love of life was an inspiration to those fortunate enough to know her. Always quick to laugh, always concerned about the well being of others, she generously shared her time and wisdom. Fern will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years, Granville; her children, Hugh, Pictou; Susan (David), Edmonton; Alan (Kelly), Kentville; her grandchildren, Nick, Alex and Jeff. She was predeceased by brothers, Lloyd, Warren and John in infancy. The family will receive friends in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. A celebration of Fern's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Pictou United Church, Rev. Mary Beth Moriarity officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or a charity of your choice.
MORRELL, Blanche Gertrude - 85, Canso, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in the Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Canso, she was a daughter of the late William and Sophie (Rossong) Morrell. She resided in Kingston for 25 years and was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston. A member of the Star of the Sea Parish, Canso. Surviving are her sister, Mary (Mrs. Charles Ewart), Kingston, Ont.; nephews, Ted (Betty) Hyndman, Elliot Lake, Ont.; Dennis (Roberta) Ewart, Belleville, Ont.; niece, Blanche (Mark) Wilson, Kingston, Ont.; several grand- nieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Wilfred Morrell; sister, Margaret Hyndman. Cremation has taken place. No visitation. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 11, in the Star of the Sea Church, Canso, Rev. Daniel Boudreau officiating. Interment in parish Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Star of the Sea Building Fund or Eastern Memorial Hospital Palliative Care. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso.
MORTON, Gordon Kenneth - 71, of Lower Sackville, passed away Monday, August 7, 2000 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late James and Helen (Brittian) Morton. At the time of his death, he was a driver for the Limousine Airport Taxi Service. He was formerly employed for over 25 years, at the Halifax Shipyards and also been a former manager of the Old Mill Tavern. He is survived by his wife, the former Marie Mildred Martell, Halifax; daughters, Marie (Mrs. John Dickson), Lake Echo; Linda (Mrs. Gary Williams), Austin Texas, USA; Deborah (Mrs. Kevin MacNeil), Dartmouth; Darlene (Mrs. Stephen Terrio), Halifax; Cheryl Morton, Halifax; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Reg; sister, Grace. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, in the Chapel of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax. Rev. James Haughn officiating, with urn burial in Fairview Cemetery, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
NEVES, Irene Mary - 88, of Apple River, Cumberland County passed away Sunday, August 6, 2000 at Bayview Memorial Health Centre, Advocate Harbour. Born in Apple River, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Laura (McWhirter) Lunn. She is survived by four daughters, Sylvia Christensen, Vancouver; Sheila Shirley, Apple River; Charlotte Robarts, Advocate Harbour; Marcia MacDougall, New Salem; three sons, Gerald, Dartmouth; Nelson, Apple River; Terry, Parrsboro; a sister, Laura Ela, Rockland, Mass.; 24 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Aubrey; a sister, Vertie; a brother, Reginald. Funeral service 2 p.m. today at Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Dave Johnson of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Burial in the Apple River Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
OICKLE, Glennie Sarah - 95, passed away August 8, 2000 in Mahone Bay. Born in Lower Northfield, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Allan and Theresa (Veinotte) Slauenwhite. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of St. James' Anglican Church, Mahone Bay and a past member of the Women's Institute, Blockhouse. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Hopper, Southgate, Michigan; Amy Vienneau and husband, Norbert, Halifax; Dawn Corkum and husband, Beverley, Bridgewater; Vivian Schnare and husband, Francis, Northwest; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter; an infant daughter; sons, Laurie, Lester, Keith; sister, Fannie; brothers, Ellard and Emery. Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, August 11, in the Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, in St. James' Anglican Church, Mahone Bay. Rev. Gloria McClure-Fraser officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Rest Cemetery, Blockhouse. Memorial donations may be made to St. James' Anglican Church Memorial Fund or the Garden of Rest Cemetery.
O'NEILL, Edna Mary (Craig) - 87, of Halifax, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on August 9, 2000 in the V.G. Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Maggie) Renner Nicholson. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy (Ronald) Wilcox, Dartmouth; Patricia (Allan) MacAskill, Dartmouth; Leona (David) Baker, Sackville; Deborah (Jack) Gauthier, Quebec; Sandra O'Neill, Halifax; Tanya (Scott), Mombourquette, Halifax; sons, Robert (Bob) Craig and his wife, Peggy, Halifax; Francis (Frankie) Craig and his wife, Bev, Tatamagouche; sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Jack Travers), Dartmouth; Joan (Mrs. Frank Ripley), Prospect, Ruth (Mrs. Gerald Boutilier), Sackville; brothers, Kenneth, Prospect; Vernon, Brookside; Jackie, Tatamagouche; Edward, New Brunswick; Arthur, Prospect; 29 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husbands, Leonard Joseph Craig and Cyril Patrick O'Neill; daughter, Beverly Ann MacAskill; son, Leonard Joseph Craig; brothers, George (Buster), Walter, Ernest, Donald, Ralph, Reginald (Reggie) and sisters, Margie and Dorothy. Visitation will take place Friday, August 11, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 3460 Dutch Village Road, Halifax. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 12, 2000 at 10 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, Halifax. Father Owen Connolly officiating. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ORDINAL, Robert Douglas "Doug" - 81, of Dartmouth, passed away August 6, 2000 in the QEII Health Sciences Center. Palliative Care Unit. Born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, he was the son of Maximillian and Mary (Roberts) Ordinal. Raised and educated near Pelly, Saskatchewan, he was a veteran of WWII, serving in Canada, Great Britain, Africa and Continental Europe, wherever duty called. He re-enlisted in the late 1940's and served with RCEME for several years. A former resident of Wellington, he owned and operated an auto-repair shop until he full retired. He was an active member of the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum for many years, helping to restore aged aircraft, arranging transportation for parts and pieces, and was indeed the "great procurer." He enjoyed his time with his radio control model flying club, the Atlantic Society of R.C. Modelers, where he built aircraft and instructed beginners. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Lister) Dundas, Dartmouth; daughter, Sandra (Bill) Stewart, Shelburne; son, Robert, London, Ontario; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Isa (Simms) and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be today 10-2 p.m., funeral service today, 2 p.m, all in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr., Rev. G. Burgomaster officiating. Burial to follow in Oakridge Memory Gardens, a reception to follow in the funeral home. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum, Halifax International Airport.
POIRIER, Suzanne - 85, Pere Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp, passed away August 7, 2000, in the home. Born in Cheticamp, she was a daughter of the late Job Bourgeois and Elizabeth (Deveau) Bourgeois. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp. Surviving are her sons, Peter, Wilfred, Cheticamp; Bernie, Toronto; daughters, Pauline (Mrs. Harold Williams), Elizabeth (Mrs. Hubert Cormier), Cheticamp; Shirley (Mrs. Jim Curry), North Sydney; Eileen Fraser, Sydney; Annette (Mrs. Peter H. Poirier), Cheticamp; Jeanette, Cheticamp; Claudette (Mrs. Brian Bois), Sydney; sisters, Lucy Anne (Mrs. Frank Helle), Catherine (Mrs. Danny MacDonald), Theresa (Mrs. Louis Digero), all of New Waterford; Marguerite Marie (Mrs. Edward Camus), Cheticamp; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. Poirier; brothers, Francis, Johnny, Willie, Joseph and Peter; sister, Rose Poirier. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. today in St. Peter's Church, Cheticamp, Rev. Maurice Riberly officiating. Interment in parish Cemetery.
SCHNARE, Mary Viola - 97, Lunenburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2000, in Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg. Born in Rhodes Corner, she was a daughter of the late Charles Eliam and Mary Agnes (Selig) Falkenham. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg. She is survived by daughters, Betty and husband Linwood Fraelic, Lilydale; Patricia and husband John Hirtle, Clearland; Audrie and husband Douglas Hill, Northwest; son, Robert and wife Frances, Lunenburg; brother, Allan, Lunenburg; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Derry; stepdaughter, Margaret Mary Deal; stepson, Harry; three infant children; great-grandson, Jared; brothers, Paul, Albert, William, Howard, Teemis, Ernest and Gideon; sisters, Florence Hynick and Cassie Conrad. Family funeral will be held 2 p.m. today in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 3, Lunenburg, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. Flowers from the immediate family only, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church or any charity.
VEINOT, Gail Patricia - 37, Crousetown, Lunenburg County, passed away August 7, 2000 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of Mark Sarty, Branch LaHave and Juanita (Robar) Sarty, Bridgewater. She was employed as a cook with Pocketeers Billiards Club, Bridgewater. Surviving are her husband, Michael, Dayspring; daughters, Jaime, Bridgewater; Danielle, Crousetown; son, Tyler, Crousetown; step-mother, Brenda Sarty, Branch LaHave; sisters, Lisa Green, Newcombville; Janice Sarty, Branch LaHave; brothers, Daniel Sarty, Bridgewater; Edwin Sarty, Pinehurst; Kevin Eisnor, Cornwall; Kent Eisnor, South Alton; Maternal grandmother, Althea Robar, Hebbs Cross, formerly of North River; paternal grandmother, Althea Sarty, North River; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Connie; maternal grandfather, Rufus Robar; paternal grandfather, David Sarty. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend David Collins Carter officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Upper Northfield. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Jaime, Danielle, and Tyler Trust Fund, C/O R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
WEIR, Alan Munroe - 80, Lower Sackville, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, New Halifax Infirmary, Halifax. Born on February 26, 1920, in Sheffield Mills, Kings County, he was the son of the late James Taylor and Susie Pearl and was raised in Scotch Village by Clarence and Jeannetta Weir. He was affiliated with Knox United Church, Lower Sackville. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having served with the 1st Canadian Surveyors in Italy and across Europe. He retired from DND Transport in 1986 after 31 years of service, having not missed one day of work. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, the former Mary Faye Partridge; daughters, Angela (Norman) Hanley; Susan (Donald) O'Leary, Lower Sackville; Eleanor (Frederick) McMur, Chilliwack, BC; Dorothy (Lorne) Gilbert, Lawrencetown; Evelyn (Steve) Geigor, Winnipeg; son, Richard (Laurel) Weir, Snow Lake, Manitoba; stepdaughters, Sandra Chandler, Lauren Leckie, Dartmouth; Cheryl (Michael) Hamm, Chester Basin; stepson, Dale (Sylvia) Leckie, Porters Lake; 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a stepson, Ronald Leckie; sisters, Lois Shaw, Marjorie Hamilton.The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today, August 10, in Knox United Church, 567 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, Rev. Robert Chapman officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lower Sackville. A reception will follow in the Knox United Church. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 23 Laurie Drive, Lower Sackville, B4E 1G1.
ZINCK, Gladys Latisha "Tish" - 86, of Hatchett Lake, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at the QEII, New Infirmary Site, Halifax. Born in Terrence Bay, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Irene (Slaunwhite) Harrie. Surviving are her sons, William "Bill" and wife, Debbie Zinck, Gary and wife, Susie Zinck; 5 grandchildren, Lisa, Tammy, Tara, Sandra, and Jody Zinck; 2 great grandchildren, Skyler Zinck and Alexander Poirier; nephews, Stewart, Wayne, Lester, and Darrell Harrie; Roddy and Gary Arnold; Donnie MacIntosh; niece, Nancy; 2 great nieces; 2 great nephews. Tisha was also a second mother to Patsy, Connie and Dolly (daughters of her late best friend, Evelyn) and was also a very special friend to Shirley Lynch (Her shopping buddy). She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred; brothers, Stewart, Dick and Bert Harrie; sister, Nona MacIntosh; niece, Lorraine. Cremation has taken place, under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax. No visitations, by request. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2000, in St. Timothy's Anglican Church, Hatchett Lake, with Rev. Glenn Eason officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and to the Canadian Cancer Society.
