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BARLOW, Channing W. (Carl) - 74, Hammonds Plains, passed away April 3, 2000, in the QEII, Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in PEI, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Palmer) Barlow. He worked for Grinnell Fire Protection, retiring after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in Italy and Western Europe. He enjoyed Golf, Bowling, and Senior Card Games. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Calais Branch 162. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Wrixton); sister, Hazel Cook, PEI; sons, George and James; daughters, Linda and Carol Ann; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Barbara Ruth; brothers, Howard, Albert, Henry, Emmerson; sisters, Della Scott, Gladys O'Dell, Myrtle Raynor, Margaret Barlow. Cremation has taken place, visitation will be today 7-9 p.m., with a Legion service at 8 p.m., both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive. Memorial service will be held Friday 2 p.m. from Knox United Church, Sackville Drive, Rev. Robert Chapman officiating. Private family burial at Oakridge Memory Gardens. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to charity of choice.
BEATON, Catherine Bridget - 80, Antigonish Manor and formerly of Brierly Brook, Antigonish Co., passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Ohio, Antigonish Co., she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Murphy. She was a member of Arras Branch 59 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Dart League. She was an avid card player and gardener. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Surviving are daughters, Elizabeth Beaton, Sydney; Mary Beaton (Greg Feketa), Whitehorse, Yukon; Effie (Chris) Boutilier, Gaspereaux Lake, Antigonish Co.; sons, Donald, Antigonish; William (Velmar), Antigonish; Francis (Judy), Alabama; brother, Arthur Murphy, Ashdale, Antigonish Co.; 14 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Morrison; son, Allan; twin boys in infancy; brothers, Raymond, Joseph, Bernard, Arnold and Reginald; two sisters in infancy. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. today in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, Rev. Will MacPherson officiating. Burial in the parish Cemetery. Donations to St. Martha's Hospital Foundation.
BROWN, Frances Madelene - 63, of Kentville, King County, NS, passed away April 2, 2000 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Newport Station, Hants County she was a daughter of the late William and Bessie (Barry) Whitehead. Surviving are sons, John, Kentville; Dale, Ottawa; daughters, Christine, New Germany; Tammy, Kentville; Jeanie, Berwick; Eleanor, Bedford; Betty, Bedford; brother, Clifford Whitehead, Kentville; several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James Brown; several brothers and sisters. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Reverend Dr. Freeman Fenerty officiating. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Kentville.
BROWN, Trevor C. - 27, Wentworth, Cumberland Co., passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre. At the time of his death he was employed with Metner Lumber Ltd., Wentworth. Trevor was a graduate of Oxford Regional High School and was a great lover of the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. He also had a fondness of animals. He was the son/stepson of Marion (Patriquin) Brown and Wes Metner, Wentworth and son of Carl S. Brown, Berwick. He is survived by brother, Dwayne, Halifax; daughter, Jasey; special friend, Erin MacAloney, Springhill; grandparents, Austin and Claire Patriquin, Wentworth; Mrs. Stella Brown, Scots Bay; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Doris Patriquin and Rufus Brown. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford. Funeral service will be held today, April 6, at 2 p.m. in Wentworth United Church. Private burial in Wentworth United Church Cemetery. Trevor's kindness toward people will be remembered, as his last gift was through organ donation. Family flowers only. Donations in Trevor's memory to a local animal shelter would be greatly appreciated.
CONRAD, Seymour Robert - 84, of Cherry Hill, Lunenburg County, passed away April 5, 2000 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Cherry Hill, he was a son of the late Naaman and Helen (Connolly) Conrad. He was employed by R.E. Newell Fisheries until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, the former Miriam Conrad; daughters, Carolyn Rhuland and Sheila Conrad, both of Cherry Hill; sister, Lucy Adams, Dublin Shore; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Mervyn; sisters, Elena and Mila in infancy. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, both in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Reverend Ed Cawley officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's United Church, Broad Cove or the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department.
CROSBY, Eric John "Rick" - 85, Yarmouth, passed away April 3, 2000, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Aldelbert and Elizabeth (Muise) Crosby. He was a veteran of Second World War, serving with the Artillery Division. He was also wounded in Sicily, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61, Yarmouth. He was a member of The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, where he sang in the choir. He wrote a book of his life, he loved to dance and was a Boy Scout Leader in Toronto. Surviving are his wife, Maisy; sons, Ricky, Ross, Byron, Rodney; brother, St. Clair, Yarmouth; sister, Stella Goodwin, Vanderhoof, B.C.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles, Arnold, Carl; sisters, Dorothy, Vera, Pearl, Ruby. Funeral service 2 p.m. today, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, Rev. A.D. "Bill" Newell officiating. Spring burial in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Donations to any charity.
CYR, John - 94, Union Street, Westville, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in the Magdalen Islands, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Guesizia) Cyr. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Name, Westville. Mr. Cyr was a coal miner having worked in the Acadia and Drummond Mines until their closure. He later was employed by the Town of Westville until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying gardening, sport fishing and hunting. He is survived by daughters, Catherine Hendsbee, Mildred Power (Bill), all of Westville; Sheila MacLaren, Tanner Hill; Karen Cormier (Harvey), Abercrombie; sons, Douglas (Marilyn), Richard (Bernice), all of Westville; Ralph (Molly), Green Hill; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Della Noel and Rita Lalonde (Paul), all of Westville. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Tena Oldford; an infant daughter, Nancy; grandson, Gary Power; an infant granddaughter; brothers, Alex and Joe; sisters, Mildred Ryan, Bertha Sarazini, Alice Mallay, Catherine Hill, Betty Charrier, Julia Fraser. Visitation will be held today 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Burial will be in the Holy Name Cemetery, Westville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
FREDERICKS, Bertram Edgar - 70, Mineville, Halifax Co., passed away suddenly Saturday, April 1, 2000, at home. Born in Woodside, he was a son of the late Adelbert Thomas and Ellen B. (Horne) Fredericks. He was previously employed at National Gypsum, in Milford Station and Dartmouth. He was retired from Imperial Oil Refinery in Dartmouth. He was a member of the Annuitant Club, Dartmouth. A long-time member of the former Woodside Imperoyal United Church, where he was a choir member for over 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Surviving are his wife, Helen (Saunders); daughters, Janet (Peter) Cranford, Lakeview; Joyce Fredericks, London, Ont.; sons, Ross (Audra), Dartmouth; Thomas (Marlene Grace), Halifax; brothers, Lauchlan (Merlyn), Dartmouth; Eric, River John; Lawrence (Joan), Eastern Passage; sisters, Jean (Howard) Foell, Ottawa; Geraldine (Bruce) Keeler), Dartmouth; Joan Waugh, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Ellen, Alexander, Andrew, Sean and Abigail. He was predeceased by his brother, Roderick. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m., today, memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
GAETZ, Gerald Addington - 71, Dartmouth, passed away April 2, 2000, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Warren and Mary (Fraser) Gaetz. He worked for many years at Marr's Transfer from which he retired. He was also in several Bowling Leagues. Surviving are brothers, Allan, William, Kenny, Dartmouth; sister, Jean Fredericks, Dartmouth; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Donnie, John. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday, in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the funeral home.
GERMAIN, Rita Margaret - 96, Tideview Terrace, Digby, passed away April 4, 2000, in Digby General Hospital. Born in Mount Pleasant, Digby Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Theresa (Saulnier) Handspiker. She was a member of the St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Digby. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and participating in the activities at Tideview Terrace. Surviving are daughters, Edna Spidle, Jean Germaine, Patsy Hennessey, Digby; sons, Kenneth, Digby; Douglas, British Columbia; James, Petawawa, Ont.; Melvin, Toronto; Richard, Richmond Hill, Ont.; 30 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Boyd Joseph Germain; daughter, Kathleen Deveau; sons, Donald, Robert, William; sisters, Viola Baxter, Faustina Harris; brothers, Angus, Loran, Nelson, Frank; grandsons, Amos Germain, Randy Deveau; granddaughter, Adele Deveau. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, prayers 8 p.m. today, both in Jayne's Funeral Home, 7 Birch St., Digby. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday, in St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, Marshalltown, Digby Co., Rev. Craig Christenson officiating. Burial in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Digby. Family flowers only. Donations to Tideview Terrace or any charity.
GREENHOW, Ronald James - 35, of 12 Gilroy St., Springhill, NS, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2000 in the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Halifax, NS. Born in London, Ontario, he was a son of Arnold John and Margot Mary (Kingan) Greenhow. He was an adherent to the All Saints Anglican Church and served 9 years in the Army with the Military Police. He loved to go hunting, fishing, and play golf. He is survived by his parents, Arnold and Margot Greenhow, of Springhill; paternal grandmother, Caroline Young, of Springhill; one brother, Donald (Laurie) Greenhow, of Springhill; aunts and uncles, one nephew, and several cousins. He was predeceased by paternal grandfather, John Greenhow, maternal grandparents, John and Theresa Kingan. Visitation will be held Friday, April 7, 2000 from 7-9 p.m. at the A.H. Brown Funeral Home from where the memorial service will take place Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Frank Likely officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity would be appreciated.
HARRIS, Chesley Herbert - 79, Kings Head, Pictou Co., passed away on April 4, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Trenton, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Mercer) Harris. He was retired from Trenton Works. He was a member of Little Harbour Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Stewart; daughters, Margery (Doug) Chisholm, New Glasgow; Ellen, at home; Jackie (David) Ferguson, Pictou; sons, William (Joan Marie), P.E.I.; Lloyd (Beatrice), Pine Tree; stepson, Gerry (Beryl), Stewart, New Glasgow; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Fred and Douglas. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today, April 6, in Little Harbour Presbyterian Church, Rev. Kenneth Stright officiating. Burial will be in Church Brook Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
MacCUSPIC, C. Margaret - 88, Grand River Falls, Richmond Co., passed away April 3, 2000, in the Strait Richmond Hospital. Born in Grand River Falls, she was a daughter of the late Angus M. and Kate (Walker) Morrison. She was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond. Surviving are nieces, Marion Peters, Peggy MacLeod, Dartmouth; nephews, A.D. Morrison, Cleveland; Sandy Morrison, Grand River Falls; several grand-nieces and nephews; several great grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Neil; brothers, Murdock, Angus, Malcolm. Visitation today 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Calvin Presbyterian Church, Loch Lomond. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, in Calvin Presbyterian Church, Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Burial in Pioneer Cemetery, Loch Lomond. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care.
HAUGHN, Robert Miller - 73, Blockhouse Hill Apartments, Lunenburg, passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, at home. Born in Lunenburg, he was a son of the late Winburne and Sadie (Miller) Haughn. He worked in the insurance business as a young man, then with National Sea Products, Lunenburg for many years and later was employed as an insurance agent until his retirement. He was a member of Central United Church, Lunenburg. He is survived by his wife, the former Angeline Selig, Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg; sisters, Betty Stewart (George), Toronto; Mrs. Carolyn Mills, Saskatoon; several nieces and one nephew; stepdaughter's companion, Leonard Mosher; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his stepdaughter, Diane Lohnes. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 3, Lunenburg, with visitation to be held 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Central United Church, Lunenburg or to any charity.
LINDSAY, Stanley Jr. - 72, Lower Sackville, passed away April 5, 2000 at home. Born on August 1, 1927 in Fall River, he was a son of the late Stanley James and Edith (Jennings) Lindsay. He was a Merchant Marine, employed with MTT and was also involved in the construction industry for many years. He was a former member of Calais Legion, Branch 162. Surviving are his wife, Rolla (Hubbard) Lindsay, Sackville; daughters, Pamela (Chris) Rayne, Patricia Lindsay, both of Sackville; sons, Kenneth (Deborah), Steven (Dianne), both of Sackville; Daniel (Wendy), Dutch Settlement; brother, Warren Lindsay, Toronto; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by daughter, Elizabeth Lindsay, in infancy; son, John Lindsay; sisters, Edith Martin, Jessie Wilfang and Edna Edie; brothers, Kenneth, John, and James. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, both in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Reception following in the funeral home reception lounge. Interment at a later date. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 23 Laurie Drive, Lower Sackville, NS, B4E 1G1.
LONG, Anne Elizabeth Winnifred (nee Tidy) - of Antigonish, beloved wife of Reverend Canon George A. Long, passed away on April 4, 2000 in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in LaPrairie, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Edward Peter and Florence (Locke) Tidy. Winnifred was a wonderful lady who unselfishly devoted her life to her church and to helping others. Besides her husband, she is survived by sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn N. Long, Montreal; Audrey M. Olmsted (late Harold), Montreal; Audrey Tidy (late Wilfred), Hamilton, Ont.; brother-in-law, Gordon Long and wife, Anne Marie, Tracadie; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her dear twin brother, Wilfred. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today with Eucharistic Funeral Service on Friday at 11 a.m., both in St. Paul the Apostle Anglican Church, Antigonish with Celebrant, the Right Reverend Fred J. Hiltz, Suffragate Bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and P.E.I. officiating, assisted by Reverend Katherine Bourbonniere and Canon George A. Long. Interment of ashes to follow at Grace Church Cemetery, Sutton Quebec, at a later date. Many thanks to the remarkable staff at St. Martha's Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martha's Hospital, St. Paul the Apostle Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.
MacLEAN, Margaret Katherine "Mae" - 88, Linacy, Pictou Co., passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Laggan, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Maria (Fraser) Fraser. She was a resident of Linacy for some 59 years and was a member of the Trinity United Church, New Glasgow. She is survived by son, John Robert "Bob" (Molly) MacLean, Linacy; grandchildren, Janice (Sandy) Rhyno, MacPherson's Mills; Lori (Howard) Atwater, Fraser's Mountain; Robbie, at home; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Brandon Rhyno; sisters, Marion Campbell, Fraser's Mountain; Jean Peers, Halifax; Betty (Joe) White, Truro; brother, Simon (Myrtle) Fraser, Truro; several nieces and nephews and by care-givers, Audrey Jeans, Karen MacGregor and Valerie Manuel. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley; brothers, Dan, Howard, James; sisters, Helen Johnson, Viola Lavery and Christine Marr. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow, Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Burial will be in Glen Bard Cemetery, James River. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of ones choice.
MORASH, Carl Everett - 77, Dartmouth, passed away April 1, 2000 at the QEII, New Infirmary. Born in Woodside, he was the son of the late William and Ivy (Giles) Morash. Carl served overseas during the Second World War. He was a founder of minor league baseball in Woodside. He was also the President of the minor baseball in Woodside, as well as coached different levels of minor baseball. He was an employee of Maritime Warehousing until retirement due to illness. Carl also had a baseball field named in his honor, "Carl E. Morash" field. He is survived by his wife, the former Audrey (Scotland); daughter, Margo Morash, at home; son, David (Jane), at home; brothers, Robert, Dartmouth; Reg, Halifax; Harold, Sackville; grandchildren, Melissa, Joey. He was predeceased by brothers, Hector, Lawrence, Ross, Leo, Kitchener; Gerald, George, Chester; infant grandson, Mark. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Dartmouth. A memorial service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Altantic Funeral Home Chapel, Dartmouth, Rev. Kirby Walsh officiating. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Kidney Foundation, Halifax Branch, St. Alban's Memorial Fund or charity of choice.
NEBUCETT, Alfred - 71, Dartmouth, passed away Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Port Aux Basques, NF on February 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Alfred Joseph and Susan Maria (Brake) Nebucett. Early in life, he followed his father's footsteps and began a career with the Newfoundland Railway which was interrupted during the Korean War to serve in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard HMCS Magnificent. Following time with the Railway and Navy, he moved north to Labrador City where he worked from 1965 - 1976 at the Carol Curling club. After moving back to Nova Scotia, he worked with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires until retirement in 1989. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Surviving are his beloved wife, Ruby (Bobbitt); son, Alfred and his wife, Wendy; grandchildren, Alana Jo and Andrea Leah. He was predeceased by brother, Gordon; sisters, Alice, Bertha, Phyllis, Carrie, Mary. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at St. John's Anglican Church, 1215 Main St., Dartmouth, Rev. Bonnie Baird officiating. A reception will follow in St. John's Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the memory of Alfred to St. John's Anglican Church, 1215 Main Street, Dartmouth, B2Z 1B2.
OAKES, George Albert - 61, of New Minas, passed away April 3, 2000 at home. Born in Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Norman and Sybil (Haines) Oakes. He was employed with Shell Canada Ltd., for over 35 years working as a wheelsman, fueling ships, retiring in 1994. He loved the sea and he was a loving father and grandfather. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially playing with his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife, the former Deanna Faye Hartman; a son, Darren G., Waterville; a daughter, Heather A. Keddy, New Minas; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Norma Whynot and Margie Whynot, both of Branch LaHave; Joan Veinotte, Mahone Bay; brothers, Donald, Conquerall Bank; Richard, New Elm; Filmore, Dansville, NS; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Waterville. Mr. Dennis Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, or the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Waterville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Homes Ltd., Kentville.
PALMER, David Robert - 85, Shubenacadie, passed away April 1, 2000 at William's Country Home, Hilden. Born in Owl's Head harbour, he was a son of the late Lewis S. and Ethel (Lane) Palmer. After four years in the RCA he was employed with Robert Simpson Co., later known as Sears Canada, for 33 years. Upon retirement he spent 10 years as a rural mail carrier for Canada Post. Robert was a member of the Shubenacadie United Church, serving on many of its boards over the years. He was a member of the Golden Glow Senior's Club. Robert is survived by is wife of 58 years, the former Margaret Kelley; daughters, Linda (Gerry) Williams; Colleen Palmer; son, Geoffrey (Delta) Palmer; grandsons, Todd (Anita) Williams; Clay and Corey Palmer; great-grandsons, Tyler and Chandler Williams, all of Shubenacadie; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Eugene in infancy. Cremation has taken place with private Interment in Brookside Cemetery. A service to celebrate Robert's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2000 in the Shubenacadie United Church. Reception to follow in the church hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Shubenacadie United Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ettinger's Funeral Home.
QUINN, Mary Martha - 80, East Bay, passed away April 4, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Danny and Sadie (MacPherson) MacIntyre, Sydney. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish, East Bay. She loved her home life. Surviving are daughters, Donna Murphy, Northside East Bay; Sadie Chaisson, Sydney; Ann Marie Crawley, Northside East Bay; sons, John, Wayne, Sydney; Michael, East Bay; Billy, Northside East Bay; sisters, Theresa MacArthur, Rita Taushaus, Suzie MacEachern, Catherine, Sydney; brother, Johnnie MacIntyre, Sydney Forks; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank in 1987; daughter, Ada in infancy; granddaughters, Lori-Lynn, Melanie Rose; grandson, Frank; sister, Peggy; brother, Mickey. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, Rev. Francis Abbass officiating. Burial in parish Cemetery, East Bay. Donation to St. Mary's Parish Cemetery Fund, East Bay.
ROMKEY, Merton Alexander - 80, Coldwell Rd., Eastern Passage, passed away April 3, 2000 in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Eastern Passage, he was a son of the late Louis and Frances (Nieforth) Romkey. He worked at Shearwater for over 27 years. He was a life long resident of Eastern Passage and was a fisherman. He is survived by his stepson, William Fripps (Betty); stepdaughter, Viola Whare, Dartmouth; nephews, Wayne Romkey, Eastern Passage; John Romkey, Dartmouth; niece, Barbra Romkey, Eastern Passage. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edith Purcell; brother, Charles. The body has been cremated. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Eastern Passage, Rev. Leslie Robertson officiating. Burial in Purcell's Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter's Anglican Church, Purcell's Cove. Arrangements entrusted to J. Albert Walker Funeral Home.
SCHYF, Luit - 85, of Dartmouth, passed away April 4, 2000 in Fairview Villa, Halifax. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He was the son of the late Albert and Sarah (Sok) Schyf. In May 1953, he came to Canada with his wife and young family. He was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army, serving his Lord as a bandsman in Rotterdam, Holland and also in both Halifax and Truro Citidel Corps. He was a wonderful father and Opa. Survived by daughter, Sonja (Mrs. Donald Edgar), Porter's Lake; sons, Edward (Heather), Victoria, BC; Albert (Brenda), Saint John, NB; a sister, Sophia De Ronde, Wassenaar, Holland; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Geertruda and two brothers, Berthus and Rupert. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2000. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000 all in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. Services conducted by Cpt. Neil Clanfield, Salvation Army Citidel Community Church. Burial to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
SCRIVENS, Elizabeth Grace - 96, Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth, passed away April 4, 2000, in Oakwood Terrace. Born in Mosher's River, Halifax Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Melissa (Bezanson) Moser. Surviving are daughter, Rose Cameron, Dartmouth; brother, Earl, Mosher's River; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James; son, Cyril; brothers, Crandall, Reuben; sisters, Doris, Bertha, Hilda. Cremation has taken place under the direction of J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Home, Dartmouth. No visitation by request. Burial at a later date in Mosher's River Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew's United Church, Mosher's River or Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth.
ULLOCK, Thomas - 65, Bridgewater and formerly of Lunenburg, passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Chatham, N.B., he was a son of the late Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Springer) Ullock. In his earlier years, he served with the Royal Canadian Navy for five years. Thomas was Captain of a scallop dragger for many years and later taught classes for the Department of Fisheries and worked in car sales with Bridgewater Motors. He is survived by his wife, the former Joanne Greek; daughter, Monique (Eric) Dowling; son, Derek, both of Lower Sackville; sisters, Frances Solano, Vancouver, Washington; and Margaret Fraser, Brantford, Ont.; brother, Alexander, Miramichi, N.B.; grandchildren, Benjamin and Amy Ullock; Katelyn and Ashley Dowling. He was predeceased by his sisters, Veronica "Vern" Trevors, Mary "Mayme" White, Annie Taylor, Viola Dickson, Anna Della Cameron, Thelma Trent and Bertha "Dolly" Deane; brothers, John, Daniel, Francis "Frank", Burton, Henry Joseph "Harry" and Vincent. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 3, Lunenburg. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, in St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Irving Letto officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.
SLAUNWHITE, Robert Clarence - 81, Halifax, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2000, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Terence Bay, he was a son of the late Fuller and Jessie (Jollimore) Slaunwhite, (Talbot). He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by daughters, Delores (Mrs. Merle Harrie), Terence Bay; Robena (Mrs. Robert Higgins); sons, Ronald and Robert (Janet), Halifax; grandchildren, David, Shane, Jason, John, Tara, Kelly and Laura; six great-grandchildren; stepsister, Dorothy (Mrs. Joseph Edwards), California; special nephew, Barry Slaunwhite, Halifax. He was predeceased by his wife, Viola; sisters, Jennie (Mrs. Hubert Boutilier), Jessie (Mrs. John Stone); brothers, Warren, Maurice and Jack. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruikshank's Funeral Home, Robie Street. No visitation. Funeral service will be held 7 p.m. today in the chapel, Rev. Donald Boudreau officiating. Family flowers only. Reception following in the home of son, Robert, Edinburgh Street.
TATTRIE, Courtney L. "Court" - 71, North River, passed away April 4, 2000, in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Tatamagouche, he was a son of the late Stanley and Ola (Miller) Tattrie. He owned and operated a garage in Bible Hill for a number of years. Upon retiring from the garage, he was a farmer. He was a former member of the North River Fire Brigade. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Forsythe; sons, Gary (Sheri), Truro; Glenn (Elaine), Todd (Charlene), all of North River; sisters, Nellie (Wilson) Richards, Hilden; Barb (Jack) Pigeon, Pictou; brothers, Norman (Elsie), North River; Carl (Helen), Truro; stepbrother, Cye (Linda) Campbell, Truro; grandchildren, Matthew Washington, Amy Tattrie, Adam Tattrie. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today, in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Rev. Karen McNeill officiating. Burial at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Colchester Regional Hospital or charity of choice. Visitation and reception to follow the service in the funeral home.
SHEFFIELD, Quentin Michael Murray - 10 weeks old, of Port Williams, Kings County, passed away suddenly in his sleep, Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at home. Born on January 25, 2000, in Kentville, Kings County, he was the son of Tony Randal and Penny Lynn (Hill) Sheffield, of Port Williams. He is survived by his sister, Ashley, Hants Border; big brother, Brock, Hants Border; maternal grandmother, Faye M. Hill, Hantsport; paternal grandparents, Randy and Lynda (Woodworth) Sheffield, Hants Border; maternal great grandmother, Pearle Hill, Hants Border; paternal great grandparents, Willie and Jean (Brown) Woodworth, Hants Border; paternal great grandfather, Lawson Sheffield, Bishopville. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday from the Hantsport Baptist Church, Rev. David Shaw and Rev. Terry Coldwell are officiating. Private family burial will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport, with a reception to follow at the Hantsport Baptist Church Hall after the Interment. Arrangements entrusted to Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to SIDS Foundation, 586 Eglinton Ave., East, Suite 308, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4P 1P2. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends.
VEINOTTE, Percy Vernon - 86, Middle Cornwall, Lunenburg County, passed away April 3, 2000 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Cornwall, Lunenburg County, he was a son of the late Wilbert and Gertrude (Veinotte) Veinotte. He was a member of the Cornwall United Baptist Church and past Deacon and Choir Member. He was a former 4-H Leader for many years. Surviving are his wife, the former Grace Aulenback; son, Elwood and wife, Cindy, Middle Cornwall; brothers, Claude, Berwick; Billy, Edmonton; sisters, Daisy Gray, Memphis, Tennessee; Evelyn Whynot, Liverpool; Phyllis Wentzell, Parkdale; Lola (Mrs. Earl Zinck), Maplewood; grandsons, James and Matthew; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Elwood and Perry. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday in Cornwall United Baptist Church. Reverend Roxanne McGaw officiating. Burial in Cornwall Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Cornwall United Baptist Church or the IWK Grace Health Centre, Halifax.
WILSON, Leo Roy (Butch) - 54, of Hatchett Lake, passed away April 4, 2000, at the QEII, VG Site. Born in Halifax, he was the son of the late Frank and Marion (Richardson) Wilson. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a friend to all who knew him, and will be remembered for his easygoing nature. Surviving are his wife, Linda (Huestis); daughters, Kellie (Mrs. Randall Pinfold) and Tammy Wilson; foster daughter, Melinda Flemming, all of Hatchett Lake; grandchildren, Brett Pinfold, Joshua Pinfold, Hatchett Lake; brothers, Gary Wilson, Halifax; Frank Wilson, New Brunswick; David Comafort, Bridgewater; Donnie Smith, Halifax; sisters, Fran Wilson, Amherst; Nancy Kelly, Bedford; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Wayne and Norman. Visitation will be today 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax where a funeral service will be held Friday 11 a.m., Rev. Glen Eason officiating. A reception will be held in the Atlantic Funeral Home immediately following the funeral service. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Burial Saturday at 11 a.m., in Sunrise Park Cemetery, Prospect Rd. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
