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ATWATER, Gordon George - 58, 13th Street, Trenton, passed away Monday, June 26, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Jeanette (MacLaren) Atwater, Plymouth and the late George Atwater. He retired from Michelin Tire after 18 years and served with The Canadian Navy for 20 years. He was a member of First United Church, Trenton where he was an Elder, Clerk of Session, Taught Bible Study, and The Dinner Theatre Group. He was active in the Marriage Encounter Group, Former Cub leader and past member of the Drug Awareness Committee, Member of the Michelin Bowling League, and secretary of the Michelin Retires Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Cheryl Farnell; sons, Tim (Mary), Fall River; John (Kelly), Trenton; grandsons, Justin, Christopher; sister, Geraldine Moore, Plymouth; brother, Greg (Karen), Stellarton; nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. today in First United Church, Nancy Fraser officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Donations may be made to First United Church General or Memorial Fund.
BEAVER, Eric Milton - 68, of 116 Mic Mac Way, Debert, passed away June 27, 2000, in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Pleasant Harbour, he was a son of the late Ralph and Hazel (Orr) Beaver. He retired as a Warrant Officer with the Medical Corp. (Army) after 33 years of service and he was also a Commissionaire in Debert. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Debert and the Royal Canadian Legion, Debert. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He also loved to spend time with Maggie's German Shepherd, Jenna "Grampy's Girl". He is survived by his wife, the former Beverly Marie Purcell; daughter, Margaret Ann "Maggie" and husband Kenneth Bowers, Lantz; sons, Kevin and wife Joanne, Truro; James Beaver and wife Sharon Suttis, Hilden; brothers, Clinton and wife Joyce, Carberry, Man.; Harry, Eastern Passage; sisters, Violet King and Elizabeth Marquis, both of Spryfield;grandchildren, Jordon, Megan and Corey. He was predeceased by his brother, Fraser. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m., with a Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 106, Debert, tribute at 7 p.m. followed by a Masonic Lodge 123 AF&AM, Debert, tribute at 7:15 p.m. Memorial service on Friday at 2 p.m., all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Don MacQueen officiating. Reception to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
BELL, Mary Regina Joyce - 67, Petite Riviere, Lunenburg County, passed away June 24, 2000 at home. Born in Summerside, PEI, she was a daughter of the late Brent and Adele (Gallant) MacDonald. Joyce worked within Lunenburg County School Board from the mid 70's until the early 90's both at the Board's office and throughout the rural elementary school system. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Emeneau, First Peninsula, Lunenburg County; and sons, David, Bridgewater; Daniel, Hammonds Plains, Halifax County; Thomas, Branch LaHave, Lunenburg County; Timothy, Dartmouth; James and Craig, Petite Riviere; her eight grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Woolaver, Fredericton, NB; Helen McLauchlan, Stittsville, ON; Jeanette Ferrish, Sussex, NB; half-sister, Olive Clements, Summerside, PEI; brothers, John, Summerside, PEI; Gregory, Hunter River, PEI. She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Carl; infant son, William; brothers, Alfred, Eric and step-brothers, Elmer "Tugger" MacDonald, Gerald "Sonny" MacDonald, Wilfred Blacquiere. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bridgewater. Father Paul Morris officiating. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville.
BOND, Joie Irene - 90, of Stanley, Hants County, passed away June 26, 2000 in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born November 3, 1909 in Rawdon, Hants County, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Cynthline (Anthony) Hill. At age 17, she taught school at North Noel School. Moved to the U.S.A., and was marriage there. Moved to Stanley, N.S. in 1946, and operated a country stroe and gas tanks for many years. She operated the local post office as well. Irene was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Mosherville United Church, the United Womens Group, Women's Institute and Fairfield Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Irene was a resident of the former Freemason's Home, and her last years were spent at the Dykeland Lodge, Windsor, N.S. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Francis and son, Frederick Francis. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Ruth, Stanley; 6 grandchildren, Marilyn, Halifax; Ronald and wife, Sherri, Rawdon Gold Mines; Frederick and wife, Linda, Stanley, Robert and wife, Krystal, Center Rawdon, James and wife, Leanne, Rawdon Gold Mines; Darrell, Stanley; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m. today, June 29, 2000 in Lohnes-Beazley Memorial Chapel, 419 Albert St., Windsor, Rev. Marilyn MacDonald officiating. Burial at Center Rawdon United Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Dykeland Lodge Activity Department.
CONROD, Lucy Elizabeth - 86, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at Northwoodcentre. Born in Grand Desert, N.S., she was the daughter of the late Elias and Mary-Jane (Crawford) Conrod. Lucy was a talented artisan who taught for many years at the Halifax School for the Blind. She was an outgoing person who enjoyed travelling and was an avid bowler well into her retirement years. She is survived and fondly remembered by her sisters, Lottie (Mrs. Fred Canning), Ruth (Mrs. Arnold Leslie); brothers, Clyde (Marjorie) and Cameron (Emily) and 22 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Dora (Mrs. Wilson Misener) and brothers, Wallace, Reginald, Burton, Roy and Warren. Visitation is scheduled for today, June 29, from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Windsor St., Halifax, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30, at 2 p.m., Rev. David Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Seaforth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, Northwood Foundation or a charity of your choice.
CRAGG, Isabel Jane - 80, of Dartmouth, passed away June 27, 2000 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Infirmary Site. Born in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Troke) Ellis. A military bride, she instilled a sense of independence and self-sufficiency in her children. She was a fan of the Montreal Expos and an avid bingo player. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, and baking. She is survived by daughters, Edythe Behan, Alberta; Patricia McMurrer, Aylesford; Marlene Nickerson, Dartmouth; sons, Ronald, Dartmouth; Richard Staples, Dartmouth; 17 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, a great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Cragg; son, Robert James Cragg. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June 29, with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. all in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
DAY, Teresa Yvonne (Bonnie) - 46, Dartmouth, passed away June 26, 2000 in the QEII, VG Site. Born in Sheet Harbour, she was the daughter of Robert C. and Evelyn (Keeping) Tibert, Dartmouth. She was employed for several years with Scotia Recycling Ltd., as office manager/secretary. She also worked for Sears Canada and Glass and Mirror Shop. She is survived by her fiancé, William Brown; brother, Robert W. Tibert; sister, Charlotte (Mrs. John Murphy); nephew, Patrick; nieces, Felicia and Brittany, all of Dartmouth. She was predeceased by her grandparents, William and Eva Tibert, Liscom Mills, Guysborough Co., and Arthur and Emily Keeping, Dartmouth. Cremation has taken place under the direction of T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, Bedford. Funeral service will be held today, June 29, 2000 in All Saints Anglican Church, Bedford, Reverend Arthur Cuzner officiating. Interment in Mount Hermon Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends or family may send flowers or charitable donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
DeRAINE, Edward Victor - 79, of Dartmouth, passed away June 27, 2000 at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Charles and Annie DeRaine. He was employed at the Dartmouth Marine Slips until he retired. He is survived by two daughters, Noreen Cassibo and Paulette Burke, both of Dartmouth; a son, Randall, of British Columbia; eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Nellie Cooley. Visiting will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., from where funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Rev. Arthur Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations to Heart and Stroke or Canadian Cancer Society.
FITZGERALD, John Thomas "Jack" - 69, Herbert St., Sydney, passed away June 25, 2000. Born in Tilton, Nfld., he was a son of the late John Joseph and Mary (Murray) Fitzgerald. He retired in 1989 after more than 30 years service with the CNR and the public service of Canada. His strong faith was a source of strength and peace to him in his last days. He was a devout believer in God's love and was very proud of his tenure as a Eucharist minister at St. Theresa's Church, Sydney. Surviving are his wife, Delores (Gallaway); daughter, Darlene, Sydney; sons, Brian, Halifax; John Brent, Calgary; five grandchildren; sisters, Ann Reynolds, Sydney; Marie Hogan, Ontario; brothers, Michael, Sydney; Ronald, Detroit. Funeral 11 a.m. today in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Cape Breton Palliative Care Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
GIDEON, Gloria Barbara Mary - 68, Dartmouth, passed away June 26, 2000 in the V.G. Site, QEII. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Elizabeth (Nellie) (Frederickson) Smith. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was an association member of the Royal Canadian Legion. She is survived by daughters, Anne-Marie and husband, Ron Snell, Dartmouth; Dora and husband, William Slaunwhite, Don Mills, Ont.; Roxanne and husband, Paul Francis, London, Ont; son, Joseph and wife, Susan Ryan, Beaver Bank; sisters, Violet Snair, Lakeside; Doris and husband, Edmund Kosendowski, Halifax; Beverley and husband, Ian LaFond, Lower Sackville; brother, Edward, Toronto; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, George William Ryan; second husband, Clifford Joseph Gideon; son, Byron Patrick; daughters, Brenda Lee, Patricia Garland; brothers, Harry, Mark and Aubrey; sisters, Elsie Haddad and Anna Perrin. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Dartmouth, Rev. Andrew Rembarczyk officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial to take place in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Terrence Bay. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
HEFFERNAN, Florence Katherine "Kaye" - 88, of Halifax, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2000 at the QEII, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Florence (Norris) Leahy. Beloved wife of the late Harold Heffernan, much loved mother of Murray and wife, Grace (Riley); Jerry and wife, Kerry (Martin); Sharon and husband Doug White; daughter, Norma, a Religious of the Sacred Heart; Kaye's warmth and compassion made her a magnet for all. She nurtured and accepted everyone. She loved life and lived for her family. A true mother, a special Kaye. She is also survived by a sister, D. Elizabeth Woodley, Halifax; 5 grandchildren, Andrea (Darrin) and Joseph White; Sarah, Matthew, and Christopher Heffernan; 2 great granddaughters, Kyle and Mason; nieces, Colleen, Carol and Venita; nephew, Dr. LeRoy Heffernan. She was predeceased by brothers, Clarence and George; sister, Joanne. Funeral mass 11 a.m. today, June 29, 2000 in St. Theresa's Church, North Street, with Rev. Fr. Gordon MacLean officiating. Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
HINGLEY (McLearn), Norma Hester - 79, Truro, passed away June 22, 2000, in the Myra. Born in Pembroke, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late Cleveland and Dora (Wilcox) Green. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Truro, and Area Chapter of Huntington's Society where she worked with the society for 30 years. Surviving are sons, Donald, British Columbia; Garth, Garnet, Alberta; Kendall, Ontario; daughters, Helena, Irene, Margaret, Wilma, Truro; brothers, Stanton, Freeland, Hantsport; sister, Wilma, Truro; several stepchildren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Lawrence McLearn; second husband, Henry Edward Hingley; sons, Perry, Allan, Brock. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m today, memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, both in Selma United Church, Selma, Rev. Wayne Yorke and Rev. Gordon Sutherland officiating. Burial in Selma United Church Cemetery. Donations to Selma United Church Cemetery, Huntington's Society or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro.
HODGSON, Garth Clayton - 71, in Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away June 16, 2000. Born June 27, 1928, in Wheatley, Ontario, he was the son of the late William Wallace and Lily May (Ford) Hodgson. Upon completion of high school, Garth enlisted in the Armed Forces (Navy), and served 30 years, primarily stationed at Shearwater Naval Base in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. After a two week retirement, he became Base General Safety Officer, serving 13 years. He enjoyed golfing, genealogy and travelling, but his special joy was time spent with granddaughters, Micaela and Shannon. He is survived by wife, Myrna (Horne); sons, Gary, Ottawa; David and wife Pamela, Dartmouth; daughter, Barbara, Lethbridge, Alta.; granddaughters, Micaela and Shannon Hodgson; brothers, Russell Charles and wife, Maisie, London, Ont.; Elmer James and wife, Gail, California; sister, Helen Irene and husband, Ralph Smithers, London, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 30, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, Rev. Carolyn Tomlin officiating. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow service. Donations may be made to any charity of choice. Family flowers only.
ISNOR, John Henry - 88, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home with his family, June 27, 2000. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late George and Mabel (Craig) Isnor. He had worked for N.A.D. Dockyards as an electrician. He also served with the R.C.N. during WWII. He enjoyed gardening. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. John will be sadly missed by his family and caregivers. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian (Murphy); daughter, Jo Ann Dubac, Dartmouth; son, Johnny Isnor and wife, Dena, Dartmouth; half-brother, Ross Isenor and wife, Helen, Dartmouth; half-sister, Thelma Cullen and husband, Laurie, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Jodi, Troy, Carla, Ryan. He was predeceased by step-mother, Wilhelmina (Conrod); brothers, George; sister, Florence Hoskin. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, June 29, 2000. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2000 all in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Alzheimer Society.
JAMES, Mildred Mary - 78, Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, passed away June 27, 2000, in Harbour View Haven. Born in Winnipeg, she was a daughter of the late James G. and Lydia Herman, formerly of Lunenburg. In her earlier years, she was a graduate of MacDonald College in Quebec and went on to serve as Lieutenant with the CWAC during the Second World War and later took two tours of duty in Japan and during the Korean War with the Red Cross attached to the Canadian Army. After the war, she continued to work with the Red Cross and later worked as Director of Occupational Therapy for the Province of Manitoba. After she retired, she moved to Lunenburg where she was a member of St. John's Anglican Church. Surviving are her husband, John; brother, Ralph, Winnipeg. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Burial in the Second Peninsula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg or any charity. Arrangement are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. 3, Lunenburg.
JOHNS, Dorothy Frances - 83, of Shubenacadie, passed away June 26, 2000 at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Alden and Edith (Daniels) McCoul. Her hobbies included painting, playing the violin and reading. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Norman; daughters, Glenda, of Berwick; Arlene and son in law, John Forster, of Port Williams; grandsons, Mike and Jeff, both of Port Williams; sister, Shirley and husband, Eddy Spencer, of Shubenacadie; brother, Cyril and wife, Gerry of Bible Hill; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Nellie and Pearl; brothers, Arthur, Ervin, Aubrey and Rex. Funeral service 2 p.m. today, June 29, 2000 in the Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Rev. David Fletcher officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
KELLAND, Norah - 82, of 105 Beacon Street, Glace Bay passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at the Glace Bay Health Care Complex. Born in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Clark) Snook. She was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. Mrs. Kelland was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by daughters; Elizabeth Kelland, Pauline Kelland, both of Glace Bay and Muriel (Gordon) Vokey, Ontario; sons, Ellis, Mark, both of Glace Bay and Donald, Sydney; grandchildren, Dale, Joy, Wanda, Shauna, Ellis, Cathy, Christopher and Clayton and 8 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Mark; son, Charles; brothers, Robert, John, Israel, Harry, and Leonard. Visitation for the late Mrs. Kelland will be held Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay with Canon Fev Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay. Any memorials or donations in Norah's memory may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice.
LEEMAN, Eunice Priscilla - 90, Tideview Terrace, Digby, formerly of Freeport, passed away June 25, 2000, in the home. Born in Freeport, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Emma (Tidd) Thurber. Surviving are daughters, Muriel Campbell, Blacks Harbour, N.B.; Alda Titus, Westport; sons, Kingsley, Freeport; Robert, Glenn, Tiverton; brother, Douglas, Freeport; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton; sisters, Kathleen, Muriel, Laugher; brothers, Cecil, Willard, Kingsley, Theodore; granddaughter, Carla; grandson, Joshua Frost. Funeral 2 p.m. today, in The Church of Christ, Tiverton, Mr. Lou Outhouse officiating. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Tiverton. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby.
MACKENZIE, Eliza Ann Dareen, (nee Pole) of The Old Manse, North Curry, Somerset, England died May 12, 2000. Ann was born in Neath, Wales on February 22, 1915, the youngest daughter of Bert and Jessie Elicia (Dampier) and brought up by her maternal aunt in Bridgwater, Somerset. Although she left school at age 14, she was determined and encouraged by various employers to pursue a career. At Eighteen she began training to become a nurse at the Tiverton Cottage Hospital as a junior probationer. After passing the preliminary examinations she went on to complete her training at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in Exeter, Devon. She won the hospital gold medal for the highest marks in her final year. At the beginning of the Second World War she was commissioned in Queen Alexanders Imperial Military Nursing Service, serving in the hospital ship Devonshire off the coast of France at the fall of France in 1940, and in the Mediterranean. Her dedication to her patients from both sides of the conflict regardless of the level of bombardment earned her love and admiration from all of them. It was on the Devonshire that she met her future husband, Ian MacKenzie. They were marriage in Durban, South Africa in 1941. Ann lived in Great Clifton, Cumbria, and Halifax, Nova Scotia where she raised her family. She was a keen Girl Guide from her childhood, and started the 1st Great Clifton Girl Guide Company, and later in Canada tested for the Gold Cord Badge. Her activities extended to volunteer with the newly formed Helpline in Halifax, Meals on Wheels, and Save the Children. She returned to live in her native Somerset in 1976. Ann was a cheerful, kind woman, interested in people and the world around her. She was equally at home raising a bell tent , cooking breakfast over a campfire for a hundred girls, doing fine needlework, and reading Shakespeare. She loved to read, to listen to music, to garden, and to walk the North Curry footpaths with her beloved dog MacK. She was a warm and loving mother to her three children. Her lack of much formal education left her with a lifelong appreciation of the merits of a good education, and she ensured her children received the best available. She was predeceased by her husband Ian, and her dog MacK. She is survived by three children Ian, Edinburgh and London, Rosemary, Tantallon, N.S., and Ruth, Halifax, N.S., and two grandsons, Ian David and Jamie both in Edinburgh. A Memorial Service will be held July 4, 2000 at 2pm in Fort Massey United Church. Donations in memory can be made to any animal shelter and to Save the Children.
MacPHEE-WESTWOOD, Mary Jesse (Mamie) - 80, of 2420 LIngan Road, R.R. #1, New Waterford, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late John Archie "Jack" and Mary Jesse (Johnston) MacPhee. She was a member of Mount Carmel Church. She was a former member of St. Agnes CWL, New Waterford Pensioners, Gaelic Society, Aging Gracefully and CNIB. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by daughters, Eva (Edward) Tracey, Margaret (Frankie) Cooke, Audrey (Raymond) Westwood, Norine Westwood and Carol (Keith) Westwood, Brampton, Ont.; sons, Francis (Marguerite) Westwood, Reg (Joan) Westwood and John (Lorraine) Westwood; grandchildren, Lisa, Reg, Dionne, Frankie, Amy, Maggie, Heather, Stephen, Jeffrey, Curtis, Johnna, Jenna, Wesley and great grandchild, Avery. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Aubrey Westwood; brothers, James, Roddie, and Mickey; sister, Margaret and granddaughter, Sarah. Visitation will be held today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in Mount Carmel Church with Fr. Donald MacGillivray officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CNIB.
PHILLIPS, June - 79, Freeport, Digby Co., passed away June 25, 2000, in Digby General Hospital. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late Wiley and Mary (Reid) Davison. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Society and a member of the Freeport United Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Warren Phillips; son, Stephen Phillips, Windsor, Ont.; sister, Marjorie Thurber, Freeport, Digby Co.; two grandsons. She was predeceased by half-brother, Max Noseworthy; brother, Sydney Davison. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Friday, all in Freeport United Baptist Church, Rev. Robert MacCormack assisted by Rev. Beverly Densmore officiating Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Freeport. Family flowers only. Donations to the Freeport Women's Missionary Society.
PINEO, Dorothy Mildred - 82, of Coldbrook, Kings County, N.S., passed away June 27, 2000 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Lakeville, Kings County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Jane (Morine) Johnstone. She lived in the valley area all of her life. She was an adherent of the Baptist church in New Minas and Coldbrook. She worked with Scotian Gold Ltd. for several years. She was an avid craft person. Surviving are sons, Reginald (Dolly), Coldbrook; Gerald (Joyce), Sheffield Mills; Harry, Lakewood Road, Kings Co.; William (Bill) (Gert), Billtown; Donald (Ardith), English Mountain Road; James (Sharon), Canard; daughters, Lois (Donald) Kent, Frankfort, Ont.; Rose (Douglas) Bezanson and Alberta Parrish, both of Waterville; Nancy Haggerty, Lakewood Road; son-in-law, Clarence Mercer, Coldwater, Ont.; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a great great grandson; brother, Frank. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; daughter, Marion Mercer; brothers, James, Keith, Harry, Herb, and Rufus; sisters, Stella, Luliah, Ella, Sarah and Isabelle. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, both in the H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville. Reverend Gary Countway officiating. Burial at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville. Memorial donations to the Valley Regional Hosptial Foundation, Kentville; the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the charity of choice.
RENDELL, Flora Barbara - 86, of Eastern Passage, passed away June 26, 2000 in Dartmouth General Hospital. She was born in Grady, Labrador, the daughter of the late Richard and Martha (Martin) Bird. She was employed at C.F.B. Shearwater for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Verna (Reg) Senchuk, of B.C.; sons, Raymond (Melanie), Sam, Greg (Ellen), all of Dartmouth; and Keith (Agnes), Eastern Passage; a sister, Hazel Michelin, of Goose Bay; grandchildren, Tyler and Lee Senchuk, Jamie and Kevin Rendell, Raymond-Trevor Rendell, Leslie Rendell and Jesse Rendell; a great grandchild, Anthony. She was predeceased by her husband, George; brothers, Michael, Willis, Charles and Sam and a sister, Harriett. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. today in Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home, 5 Cow Bay Rd., Eastern Passage. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Peters Anglican Church, Eastern Passage, Rev. John Fergusohn officiating. Burial will follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ROCKWELL, Edith Blanche - 88, Lower Sackville, formerly of Bedford, passed away June 28, 2000 in the QEII, New Infirmary Site, Halifax. Born in St. Croix, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Harriet (Harvey) Spence. She was an active member of the Bedford United Church and the Mary de Blois Unit of the UCW. Much loved mother of Merle and wife, Jeannette, Lower Sackville; Garry and wife, Janet, Lower Sackville. Also surviving are daughter-in-law, Ruth, Fall River; sister, Pauline Zwicker and husband, Bernard, Windsor Junction; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Rockwell. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by son, Darrell; sisters, Madeline and Eva; brother, Gerald. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in T.K. Barnard Funeral Home, 1216 Bedford Highway, Bedford. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday in Bedford United Church, Reverend David Hart officiating. Interment in Brookside Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Bedford United Church Building Fund or charity of your choice.
RYAN, Victor Neil - 30, Caledonia, Queens Co., passed away June 26, 2000, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Raymond Ryan, North Brookfield and Margaret (Conway) Ryan, Caledonia. Surviving are his wife, Tina L. Roy; daughters, Jenna, Celsea, at home; brother, Joey, West Caledonia; paternal grandmother, Mae (Comeau) Ryan, Digby; maternal grandparents, Frank and Blanche (Mahoney) Conway, West Caledonia. He was predeceased by paternal grandfather, Charles Ryan. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool. Memorial service 2 p.m. today in Caledonia United Baptist Church, Rev. Randall Read officiating. Burial will be in Highlandview Cemetery, Hibernia Road, Caledonia. No flowers by request. Donations to the family or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
SPEARNS, Hilda (Rutt) - Northwood Manor, formerly of Westmouny (Sydney), Nova Scotia, passed away June 26, 2000 in Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax Infirmary Site. Born in North Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Paula Hoban. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Church in Westmount. Surviving are her son, John Hoban, Yarmouth; daughters, Mrs. Hilda Joudrey, Bedford; Mrs. Evelyn Miron, Halifax; Mrs. Leota Rose, Prospect Bay; Mrs. Mary Muise, Prospect; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her late husbands, Leo Spearns and Jack Rutt; brothers, Clayton and Tom; sister, Clara; stepbrothers, Bill, Leo, and Jack. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held at a later date in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Westmount. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwoodcare Inc. or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
SURETTE, Irene Marie - 66, Wedgeport, passed away June 26, 2000, in the Yarmouth Regional, Hospital. Born in Wedgeport, she was a daughter of the late Willie H. and Rose (Doucette) Cottreau. She was president of the Ladies Auxiliary, Wedgeport and Plymouth Fire Department. She was a member Des Columbiennes Des Chevaliers de Colomb, Council 6505. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Branch 155, Wedgeport. She was a homemaker. Surviving are sons, Michel, Wedgeport; Jean, Halifax; daughters, Jeannine Bourque, Wedgeport; Suzanne Vail, Upper Rawdon; brother, Clarence Cottreau, Halifax; sisters, Mrs. Therese House, Lunenburg; Mrs. Josephine Doucette, Pinkney's Point; Claire Sovran, Lucille Wingate, Mississauga, Ont.; Veronica Hubbard, Wedgeport; seven grandchildren; She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Surette. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Michael's Church, Wedgeport, Rev. Gerald Leblanc officiating. Burial in parish Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
TERRIS, Allan Victor Sr. - 86, The Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of 184 North Foord St., Stellarton, passed away, Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in the Villa. Born in Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Willard and Charlotte (Harroun) Terris. He was a resident of Stellarton for most of his life. He was a coal miner for most of his working years, working in The Allan Shaft and then went on to work at the Trenton Works from where he retired. He was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton. He enjoyed carpentry as a past time. He is survived by son, Allan Jr. (Brenda), Mark Road; daughters, Jean (Laurie) Bates, New Glasgow; Alice (Donnie) Sexton Sr., Stellarton; Peggy Joudrey, Mark Road; Phyllis (Carl) McLean, Stellarton; Winnie (Stephen) Bell, Stellarton; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; brother, Lawson (Myrtle), Stellarton. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Helen Kowalski; son, Wayne; number of brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today in Christ Anglican Church, Rev. Bill White officiating. Burial will be in the parish Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in his name may be made to the Valley View Villa, Riverton.
TOWNSEND, Lloyd William - 65, Nictaux, passed away June 26, 2000, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Louisbourg, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Christie Mary (MacLeod) Townsend. He was retired from the RCMP Marine Division; retired from the RCAF Military Police; and a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 Middleton. Surviving are his wife, the former Myrna Crowe; daughters, Nicola (Barry) Munroe, Bedford; Terri Ann, Nictaux; Myrnalyn (John) Boudreau, Moncton; sons, Danny Lloyd (Cherie), Nictaux; Brent (Crystal), Brickton; Philip (Karen), Middleton; grandchildren, Shawn, Paul, Lindsey, Jordan, Paige, Alicia; step-grandchildren, Michael, Chris, Carrie; great-granddaughter, Abbie. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today, in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, Rev. Ewen Moase officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of choice.
VEINOT (Wamboldt), Josephine M. - 88, Milton, Queens County, formerly of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Maria (Whynot) Roy. She loved to sew, quilt and knit. Surviving are daughters: Elizabeth "Betty" Everett, Jeanette Whynot, Joyce Hatt, Milton; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a great great grandchild; sister, Bernice Hubley, Shelburne. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ernest Wamboldt, her second husband, Ernest Veinot; grandson, Michael; granddaughter, Colleen; sisters, Nettie, Pearl, Kay; brothers, Roland, Lincoln. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, June 29, in Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Rev. Canon K.M. Vaughan officiating. Burial in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations to any charity.
WEBSTER, Winnifred Grace - 82, of Sheffield Mills, Kings Co., passed away June 25, 2000 in the Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Sheffield Mills, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Annie (Rockwell) Webster. She lived in the Valley area all of her life. She was a member of the 1st Cornwallis Baptist Church, Canard. She took an active part in cooking and several other events in the church and community. She is survived by a brother, Robie (Vera), Sheffield Mills; sisters, Eleanor Corkum, Lower Sackville; Carolyn (Charles) Rafuse, Monetville, Ontario; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Ralph A. Funeral service 3 p.m. today in the 1st Cornwallis Baptist Church, Canard, Kings Co., Reverend Peter Lohnes officiating. Burial in the Canard Burial Grounds. Memorial donations to the Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville or the charity of choice.
