Obituaries - 2012
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February 2012
HAYWARD, E. Marjorie (nee Lane) - 88, Crowes Mills, former long time
resident of Londonderry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving
family, on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Colchester Regional Hospital,
Truro. Born April 7, 1923, in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late
Bertram and Alberta (Toole) Lane. Marjorie is survived by her children,
Cathy Hayward, Layne Hayward, Crowes Mills; brother, Clifford (Emily) Lane,
Portapique; sisters, Georgie (Myles) Rushton, Sutherlands Lake; Beulah (Rex)
Trask, Truro; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Sears, Frances MacNarin, Moncton;
several much loved nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Rolfe Sundby Hayward; son, Rolfe
Bertram (Buddy) Hayward; brother, Keith (Albie) Lane and his wife, Helen;
sisters, Evelyn and Lillian; sister-in-law, Grace and nephew, David Rushton.
Marjorie was an adherent of the Londonderry Station Community Church and a
member of Acadia Rebekah Lodge. Funeral service was held Thursday, December
22, 2011, in St. James Presbyterian Church, 725 Prince Street, Truro, Dr.
Brian Ross officiated. Interment was in Mahon Cemetery, Great Village.
Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro. Full obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
LYNDS, Ursula Vivian (Stokes) - 96, Truro, formerly of Lower Debert,
passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Colchester Regional
Hospital, Truro. Born April 3, 1915, in Sackville, New Brunswick, she was a
daughter of the late Winslow and Hazel (Lane) Stokes and moved to Truro at
the age of four. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Ursula is survived by her brother-in-law, Harold Lusby, Amherst;
sisters-in-law, Shirley Stokes, Gertrude Stokes, Truro; Lorraine Stokes,
Murray River, Prince Edward Island; Dorothy Brunet, Bible Hill; several
nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her
husband, Frank Gesner Lynds; infant daughter; sister, Eileen Lusby;
brothers, Cyril, Roy and Brice Stokes. Funeral service was held Wednesday,
December 21, 2011, in Erskine United Church, 983 Highway 2, Glenholme,
Reverend Cory Somers officiated, and Reverend Don MacQueen assisted.
Interment was in Folly Village Cemetery, Glenholme. Arrangements were
entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Full
obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
RUSHTON, Curtis Wilbert - 65, The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro,
formerly of Amherst, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving
family, on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born
October 4, 1946, in Truro, he was a son of the late Cecil and Lena (Scott)
Rushton and stepson of the late Frances (Babineau) Rushton. Curtis is
survived by his son, Lewis (Laureen) Rushton and their son, Lucas, Belmont;
daughter, Cindy (Craig) Kivi, Hilden; sister, Doreen (Ron) Smith, Parrsboro;
brothers, Carl, Portapique; Dean (Linda), Terry (Debbie), Highland Village;
Fred (Helen), Lower Sackville; Larry (Darlene), Provost, Alberta; stepsons,
Shawn Chapman, Riverview, New Brunswick; Jason Chapman, Amherst;
stepgrandchildren, Katra, Shania, Brady, Acadia, Zachary; several nieces and
nephews. Along with his parents and stepmother, he was predeceased by his
wife, Linda (Rector); daughter, Carla; sister, Betty; brothers, Richard,
Chesley. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service was held Wednesday, December
21, 2011, Pastor Steve Adams officiated. Spring interment in Amherst
Cemetery. Full obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
LIVINGSTON, Georgina P. – 91, of Parrsboro passed away Sunday,
December 25, 2011 at Highcrest Nursing Home, Springhill. Born in Diligent
River, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Hattie (Allen) Yorke. She
is survived by a daughter, Donna Best (Hardy), Parrsboro; son, Frederick,
Parrsboro; brother Murray Yorke (Sylvia), Lorneville, N.B.; several
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her husband, Harry Livingston; sisters, Avora, Jean;
brothers, Boyd, Osmond, Victor. A private graveside service will be held at
a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online
condolences at
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
MacMICHAEL, (Carter), Marion Evelyn, – 81, of Debert, NS passed
peacefully to her Lord Dec. 25, 2011. She was the daughter of the late
Eldren and Ethelwyn (Lynds) Carter, Debert. She is survived by her husband
Frank; sons Terry (Beth), Debert, NS and Rick (Susan), Quispamsis, NB;
grandsons Greigh (Alyson), Stuart, Colin, Scott (Heather), Corey (Heather)
and James; granddaughter Meggie; four great grandchildren; sister, Olga
(George Oliver) Baker; many nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by
brothers Edwin (Corena) and Richard (Eileen) and Donald Rupert who died in
infancy; sister Vivian (Art Blackwood)(Carmen Staples). Thank you to doctors
and nurses at the Colchester Regional Hospital for the care and concern for
her and for her family and making her stay there comfortable. Funeral
service was held Thursday, December 29 in the Debert Baptist Church, 1273
Plains Road, Debert, Pastor Bill Martin officiating with burial in the
Middle Road Cemetery at a later date. On-line condolences and donations may
be made at:
www.colchestercommunity.com
CURRIE, Addie May (Blackmore) – 96, formerly of Barry Avenue, Salmon
River, passed away January 2, 2012 at Debert Court where she has resided for
the last year. Addie was the daughter of the late Stearns and Esther (Tattrie)
Blackmore of McCallum Settlement. Addie is survived by her four children,
Berton (Sally Merriam) of North Kingston, Bonnie (Arthur) Redden of Enfield,
Sandra (Sandy) Kent of Stewiacke, and Wanda (Donnie) Frizzle of Great
Village, two sisters, Hazel Johnson of Truro, and Florence Shearer of Crowes
Mills, two step-brothers, Norman (Beverly) Hingley of Crowes Mills and
Newton (Darlene) Hingley of Harmony, sister- in- Law Betty Blackmore of
North River, brother- in- law Earl (Marguerite) MacLeod of Onslow, 10
grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She was
predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Cecil Currie; sisters,
Blanche Messervey, Daisy Macleod, Freda MacRae, Gladys MacKenzie; brothers
Murray Blackmore, Ernest Blackmore, Edward Ernest (in Infancy); and grandson
Ian Currie. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home,
55 Young Street Truro, where the funeral service was held Thursday, January
5, 2012, Reverend David Lutes officiated Interment was held in Blackmore
Memorial Cemetery, Upper North River. Full obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
PERRY, Lorraine “Lorrie” Fay (nee Patriquin) – Upper Onslow a long
time resident of Onslow and formerly of Great Village passed away Tuesday,
January 3, 2012 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in 1958 in
Truro, Lorrie lived in her beloved “village” with her daughter, Nicole and
husband, Jim before moving to Onslow in 1989. She is survived by her
daughter, Nicole (Robbie Dodge), Upper Onslow; brother, Bobby (Ruth)
Patriquin, Great Village; former husband, Jim Perry, Bible Hill; several
nieces and nephews as well as many friends. She was predeceased by her
father, Ross Patriquin; mother, Lois Spencer and stepfather, Lester Spencer.
Funeral service was held Thursday, January 5 with Rev. Ian Harrison
officiating in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro.
Donations may be made to the Colchester East Hants Hospice Society or to a
charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
JOUDREY, Ella Julia Elizabeth (Richards) - 85, Truro, passed away
peacefully, with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday evening,
January 4, 2012, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born January 4,
1927, in Otterbrook, she was a daughter of the late James and Eliza
(Nichols) Tree. Julia is survived by her husband, W. Russell Joudrey;
children, Gerald (Jacqueline) Richards, Portapique; Gordon Richards, Bible
Hill; Ronald Richards, Vegreville, Alberta; David (Anita) Richards, Truro;
grandchildren, Julie (Paul), Tracey (Casey), Geremy, Gregg (Jacqueline),
Tiffany (Mario), Cheryl, Troy (Erin), Jason (Erica), Traci (Gerald);
step-children, Stephen Joudrey, North River; Scott (Trudy) Joudrey, Bible
Hill; Patricia (Terry) Cooke, Highland Village; Elizabeth (Doug) Langille,
Truro; Carolyn (Martin) O’Hagan, Whitehorse, Yukon; several step
grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Vivian Sheehan, New Glasgow;
brother, Jim Tree, Pictou. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by
her son, John Richards; sisters, Hattie Millen, Gwen Hamilton, Grace
Richards, May Fulton; brothers, John, William “Bill”, Hance, Carl and Hedley
Tree. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service was held Monday, January 9,
2012, Reverend Morley Bentley officiated. Spring interment will be held in
Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East. Family Full obituary and condolences
at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
COCK, David Randall - 70, of Truro, passed away peacefully at home on
Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Born in Perron, Quebec, he was a son of the late
William and Verna (Tucker) Cock. He is survived by his common law wife, the
former Glenna (Berglund) Barron; daughters, Donna Lewis, Crowes Mills, Kathy
Lobban, Truro; brothers, Dennis (Marilyn), BC, Donald (Glenda) and Darrell
(Debbie) both of Great Village; sister, Donna (Royce), Debert;
grandchildren, Trevor, Brittany, Samantha, Stephanie; great grandson, Keidan;
his companion, Maggie. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service was held
Friday, January 6, 2012, Reverend Donna Lawrence officiated. Interment to be
held at a later date in the Middle Road Cemetery, Debert. Full obituary and
condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
DICKIE, Gordon Henry – 85, Central Onslow passed away quietly January
8, 2012 in Williams Country Home, Hilden. Born in Onslow, he was a son of
the late Walter and Hilda Dickie. Gordon lived and farmed in Onslow his
entire life and was very interested in breeding and showing his Holsteins.
He showed his cattle throughout the Maritimes and at the Royal Winter Fair
in Toronto. Gordon was still tending his calves at the age of 80. He also
owned and trained horses at the Truro Raceway for many years. He was very
interested in the 4-H Program. Gordon was very good natured, enjoyed life
and with his brother, Vaughan for many years ran the always popular “Dickie
Brothers Barn Dances”. He is survived by his wife, Mary “Frances” (Audas);
step-daughters, Linda Yuill, Ginger (Gerry) MacCallum, both of Central
Onslow; step-son, Tony (Yolanda) Gillis, Central Onslow; sister, Estelle
Rector; brothers, Carl (Vera), Vaughan (Brenda), Peter (Ann); grandchildren,
Brian, Krista, Holly, Mark: great-grandchildren, Cole, Lane, Sage, Mason;
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Doreen Hunter;
brothers, Stratton, Keith and Doug. A memorial service was be held January
11 in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Rev.
Gerald Kerr officiating. Spring interment in Onslow Island Cemetery. On-line
condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
BARKHOUSE, Myrtle M. - 58, of Halifax, and formerly of Parrsboro
passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at the QEII Health Sciences Centre [VG
Site], Halifax. Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of Leona (Hebb)
Phinney, Parrsboro and the late Robert Phinney. She is survived by her
husband, Eugene; a son, Michael, Halifax; sisters, Linda Brown (Russell),
Southampton; Brenda Welsh (Gerald), Parrsboro; Susan Clarke (Stephen),
Wharton; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service
was held January 13, 2012 with Rev. Keith Selwyn-Smith officiating. Memorial
donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Online
condolences at
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
MOLTZEN, Dorothy ‘Jean’ - 91, Truro. Jean left us on Saturday,
January 14, 2012, to be with her Heavenly Father. Jean was born in Debert,
where she lived until 1957, when she moved with her family to Truro. She is
survived by her children, Ardith McLean-Chaisson (David), Richard McLean
(Sharon), Bible Hill; Donna Phillips (Robert “Bob”) California;
step-brother, Harry Taylor, Truro; grandchildren, Norman Crowell (Margie),
Antigonish, Debbie Stewart (Harry), Pictou; Kelly Watson, Masstown; Saundra
Phillips (Don), California; great grandchildren, Christopher (Megan)
Crowell, Airdrie, Alberta; Thomas Crowell, Masstown; Sarah Crowell,
Wolfville; Paul Stewart, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan; Laura Stewart, Florida;
Matthew Watson, Mark Watson, Masstown; Tomika Phillips, Enchante Phillips,
Kyle Phillips, Whyatt Phillips, California; great-great grandchildren,
Christian Crowell, Evelyn Crowell, Ryan Crowell, Airdrie, Alberta; numerous
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Carrie
(Carter) Taylor; first husband, Wilfred (Tom) McLean; second husband, Harry
Moltzen; grandson, Todd Richard McLean; great granddaughter, Lindsay Jean
Stewart; sisters, Margaret McDorman, Violet Simpson; brothers, Courtney,
Herman, David and Lloyd Taylor; step-mother, Emily Taylor. A private
graveside service for family and close friends will be held in the spring at
Bible Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Full obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
FISHER, James Douglas “Jim” - 54, Green Oaks. With heavy hearts we
regret to announce the sudden passing of our dear Jim on Tuesday, January
17, 2012 as a result of a work place accident in Green Oaks. Born June 26,
1957, in Truro, he was a son of Joyce Smith-Fisher, Truro, and the late
Frederick “Junior” Fisher. (Both formerly of Princeport) Along with his
mother, Jim is survived by his son, Derek Fisher, Frankville, Antigonish
County; grandchildren, Ethan, Sophia; brothers, Glenn (Claudia) Fisher,
Valley; David (Wanda) Fisher, North River; sisters, Janet Stephens, Truro;
Carolyn Tully, Valley; Ellen McLellan, Onslow; many nieces, nephews and
cousins. Along with his father, he was predeceased by his maternal
grandparents, Fred and Jean (MacIntosh) Smith; paternal grandparents,
Frederick and Ida (MacLennan) Fisher. Arrangements were entrusted to
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral
service was held Saturday, January 21, 2012, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury
officiated. Spring interment in Robie Street Cemetery. Full obituary and
condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
WOOD, CROYDEN G., Jr. “Boo” - 48, of Parrsboro passed away tragically
on Friday, January 20, 2012 near Parrsboro. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son
of Croyden and Frances (Gilroy) Wood, Parrsboro. He is survived by his
companion, Brenda Dawn (Downey) Perry, and her children, Clinton, Justin,
Ajay and Angel, all at home; a sister, Patty Wood, Moncton; brothers, Arnold
(Janet), Parrsboro; Bentley (Paula), Porter’s Lake; sister-in-law, Tanya
(MacFarlane) Wood, Parrsboro; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and
cousins. Also, deceased was his brother, Michael. Funeral for Croyden and
his brother Michael was held Thursday January 26, 2012 in Trinity United
Church, Parrsboro, Rev. Tory Byrne, Rev. Greg Doyle and Rev. Keith Smith
officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a trust fund being
established for the benefit of Croyden’s step-children. Online condolences
at:
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
WOOD, Michael A. – 41, of Parrsboro passed away tragically on Friday,
January 20, 2012 near Parrsboro. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of Croyden
and Frances (Gilroy) Wood, Parrsboro. He is survived by his wife, Tanya
(MacFarlane) Wood, Parrsboro; sons, Grant and Keith, both at home; a sister,
Patty Wood, Moncton; brothers, Arnold (Janet), Parrsboro; Bentley (Paula),
Porter’s Lake; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also,
deceased was his brother, Croyden “Boo” Wood. Funeral for Michael and his
brother Croyden was held Thursday January 26, 2012 in Trinity United Church,
Parrsboro, Rev. Tory Byrne, Rev. Greg Doyle and Rev. Keith Smith
officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a trust fund being
established for the benefit of Michael’s children. Online condolences at:
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
JENNINGS, Elizabeth Ann Marie - 75, Debert, passed away peacefully
Saturday morning, January 21, 2012, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro.
Born August 14, 1936, in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. MacIntosh. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Mark (Susan), Debert;
Allan, Dartmouth; grandsons, Jeramy, Travis; one sister; one brother;
several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by
her husband, Kenneth Raymond Jennings (April 2011); son, Ross Jennings; one
sister. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55
Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service was held Thursday, January
26, 2012, Reverend Don MacQueen officiated. Spring interment in Folly
Village Cemetery, Glenholme. Full obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
MacDONALD, Ruth – 92, Truro passed away January 23, 2012 in the
Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Madeleine Islands, Quebec she was a
daughter of the late John and Grace (Rankin) Clark. She is survived by sons,
Winston (Judy), Economy, Glen (Patti), Onslow Mountain; grandchildren, Troy,
Tami, Caitlyn, Colin, Alicia, Jenna; great-grandchildren, Justine, Destyni;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Gregory; son,
Charles in infancy; daughter, Kaye; brothers, Wessey, Reeves; sisters,
Mabel, Hattie, Rita. Cremation has taken place. No service by request. The
family wishes to extend a thank you to Dr. Singh for his special care of
Ruth over the years. On-line condolences may be made at
www.colchestercommunity.com
GEORGE, Evelyne R. "Tootsie" - 65, of Parrsboro passed away following
a long illness on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at South Cumberland Community
Care Centre, Parrsboro. Born in Five Islands, she was the daughter of the
late John and Mary (Lewis) Webb. Tootsie spent many years working in various
nursing homes throughout the area. She was very well known throughout the
community for her home baking. She was also a member of the West Brook -
Halfway River Women's Institute. She is survived by her loving husband,
Arthur; sons, Glen (Rhonda), Robert (Heather), all of Parrsboro;
grandchildren, Ryan, Thaine, Courtney, Morgan, Ben, Alyssa; sisters, Shirley
(Vince); Irene (Aubrey); brothers, Eddy (Ruth), Aurele (Joy), Vince
(Jackie), James (Diane), Robert (Joanne); her very special friend, Dorothy
"Cinderella" Harrison; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a
brother, Ivan and two sisters in infancy. Funeral service was held on Sunday
January 29, 2012 at the Parrsboro Baptist Church, Rev. Greg Doyle
officiating. Burial in the Harrison Settlement Cemetery. Online condolences
at
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
GILBERT, Adel E. - It is with a great sense of loss the family of
Adel E. Gilbert, 85, of Springhill, announces her death. She passed away on
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the home of her daughter, "little" Adel
Dorothy, in Parrsboro, surrounded by her family. Adel was born and raised in
Springhill where she lived for the vast majority of her life. In 2008 she
moved to Centennial Villa, Amherst and in 2011 relocated to the South
Cumberland Community Care Center, Parrsboro. As a young woman, she worked in
Truro at Stanfields. When she met her future husband, Reg, she returned to
Springhill. Adel and Reg had four children, and since Reg worked away on
tankers for Imperial Oil, Adel was left to raise them. Adel was a lifetime
member of the Phythian Sisters, a Returning Officer for many municipal,
provincial and federal elections, and for many years was the Ward 2 Captain
for the Canadian Cancer Society. She also was a volunteer for the Terry Fox
run. Adel is survived by her sons, David, Brantford, Ont.; John Sussex,
N.B.; daughters, Chris Patterson. Tatamagouche and Adel Dorothy, Parrsboro;
grandchildren Christopher Gilbert, Brantford, Ont., Jennifer Gilbert,
Hamilton, Ont., Daniel Gilbert, Montreal, Que., Timothy Gilbert, Saint John,
N.B. and Katie Patterson, Leeds, England; a brother, Lawrence Joseph,
Toronto, Ont. and sister Doris Gore, Orlando, Fla.; as well as many nieces
and nephews. Adel was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Reg; grandson
Mark Gilbert, and siblings, Peter Joseph, Ed Joseph, and Marjorie Shama.
Funeral service was held Monday January 30, 2012. Memorial donations may be
made to a charity of choice. Online condolences at:
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
HEBB, Willard A. - 67, Parrsboro, Cumberland County passed away so
very peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 at his home. Born in Parrsboro,
he was a son of the late Freeman and Myrtle (Falconer) Hebb. Willard was a
heavy equipment operator having worked for Nova Construction, Martell's
Construction, Dexter, and most recently Hammerstone in Fort McMurray, AB.
His construction co-workers became his second family. He is survived by his
wife of 46 years, the former Rosalie Morris; his children, Kyle (Lynne),
Parrsboro; Denise Stevens (Roy), Truro; Codey (Carly Reed), Halifax;
sisters, Leona Phinney, Parrsboro; Louise Morris (Randy), Truro; Joyce
Rooney (Maurice), Brampton, Ont.; brother, Lewis (Lois), Parrsboro;
grandchildren, Mackenzie and Kennedy Stevens; Josh, Dylan and Lauren Hebb;
numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy.
Funeral service was held January 29, 2012 at the Parrsboro United Church,
Rev. Keith Selwyn-Smith and Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in the
Parrsboro United Cemetery. Online condolences at
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
January 2012
LANE, Helen Patricia – 72, Debert. It comes with great sadness the
passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Friday, November
25, 2011 at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Halifax, she was
the daughter of the late Robert and Margarite (Isnor-Smith) Baker. Helen
lived her life to the fullest. She taught Sunday School and the Youth Group
in Londonderry Station United Church for many years. She also organized the
first Terry Fox Run and ball tournament in Londonderry. She is survived by
her daughters, Florence (Kevin) Dobson, Londonderry, Tina (Kurt) Gratto,
Masstown, Karen Lane (Greg Walters), Yarmouth, Judy Elliott (Greg
Greenwood), Brookfield, Linda Lane, Debert; son, Richard, Truro;
grandchildren, Vicki, Dustin, Jamie, Alec, Jeffrey, Karla, Shannon, Jordan,
Hannah and Chloe; 8 great grandchildren, all with a special place in her
heart; sisters, Marilyn Goucher, Spryfield, Kaye Vaughan, B.C., Joan
Moulton, Spryfield, Barbara Oakly, Porters Lake; brother, Russell Baker,
Halifax; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Hayward, Georgie Rushton, Beulah Trask;
brother-in-law, Cliff Lane; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by
her husband, Keith “Alby” Aubrey Lane; mother-in-law, Alberta Lane (Mom);
sister and brother-in-law, Blanche (Cliff) Roache, sisters, Lillian
Mikkelson, Edith LeBlanc; brother, Robert Baker. Funeral service was held on
November 29 in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro
with Pastor Bill Martin officiating. Interment in Mahon Cemetery, Great
Village. Condolences at:
www.colchestercommunity.com
BARNHILL, Blanche MacRae, Truro. With the grace and quiet dignity
that characterized her life, our mother, Blanche Barnhill, passed away
peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 26, 2011, in
Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, surrounded by members of her loving
family. Born in South Branch, January 15, 1920, she was the daughter of the
late Stanley and Jennie (Fulton) Andrews. She is survived by her three
daughters, Sharon, Carolyn and Angela, and her two sons, Logan “Ned”
(Sandra) and Rex (Janice) Barnhill. She was predeceased by her husband,
Logan; a granddaughter, Rebecca Barnhill in infancy; sister, Rena (Bill)
Johnson; brothers, Fulton (Verna) Andrews, Arthur Andrews, Douglas Andrews
in infancy, and brother-in-law, George Reeves. She is survived by sister,
Muriel Reeves; brothers, Frank (Joyce) Andrews, Paul (Eileen) Andrews;
sisters-in-law, Edith and Helene Andrews; several nieces and nephews. Nana
will be sadly missed by her eight grandchildren, Jim Moody, Heather
Moody-Gillis (Joey), Andrew and Adam Barnhill, Kyle (Michelle) Barnhill,
Beth (Michael) MacLellan, Jennie and Logan McLeod. Blanche was a member of
the Wesley United Church, Belmont, the UCW, the church choir and played the
piano and organ. Funeral service was held Thursday, December 1, 2011, in
First United Church, Prince Street, Truro, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury
officiated. Interment was held in Belmont Cemetery. Arrangements were
entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Full
obituaries and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
SPICER, Carson C. – of East Apple River. Our beloved father Carson
Spicer passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 in Bayview Memorial Health Care
Centre, Advocate Harbour with his brother, Duncan, by his side. Born in 1926
at East Apple River, he was the first son of John Brenton and Agnes Mae
(Johnson) Spicer. He will be missed by his brothers, Clair, Glendon, Duncan
and Hedley; sisters, Madeline and Bessie; children, Paul, Brenda, Karen and
Bruce; 4 grandchildren; a great grandchild; his many cherished family and
friends, especially Lillian. A strong, fiercely independent man, he seemed
fearless as he explored life. He supported us in all we did and was as proud
that we were his kids, as we were proud he was our father. There was never a
doubt he loved us all completely. A decorated Air Force veteran but farmer
at heart, plantation owner, big rig driver, log house builder, square dancer
and caller, fiddler wannabe, maker of moonshine and activist in his own way,
but greatest of all, our Dad, our Hero! A celebration of his life was held
December 17, 2011 in the Community Centre that Dad built in Advocate Harbour.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements
entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Online condolences at
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
CAMERON, Carolyn R. “Aunt Caroline” - 94, of Spencer’s Island passed
away Monday, December 05, 2011at Gables Lodge, Amherst. Born in Spencer’s
Island, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Inez (Borden) Merriam. She
is survived by sons, Randall (Elizabeth), Spencer’s Island; John (Marilyn),
Halifax; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Reid in 1983; sisters, Thelma,
Henrietta, Willena; brothers, Sydney, Clifton, Lawrence, Ross. A memorial
service will held in the summer of 2012 and details will be formally
announced at that time. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home,
Parrsboro. Online condolences at
www.smithsfuneralhome.com
PARKS, Robert Gale “Bob” - 86, The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro,
formerly of Upper Stewiacke, passed away peacefully, Monday morning,
December 5, 2011, at The Mira. Born October 30, 1925, in Upper Musquodoboit,
he was a son of the late Christina Parks. Robert is survived by his
children, Gail (Larry) Cullen, Stellarton; Robert, Jr., Jeanne (John) Koster,
Ernie (Val), all of Alberta; June (Elwood) Russell, Onslow Mountain; 14
grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Andrews, Truro;
Mary Stevens (Jim Morrison), Mechanics Settlement, New Brunswick; several
nieces and nephews. Along with his mother, he was predeceased by his wife,
Phyllis Lavinia (Colburne); daughter, Lynda in infancy; brother, William
“Billy” Higgins. Arrangements were entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral
Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service was held Friday,
December 9, 2011, Reverend Marilyn MacDonald officiated. Interment was in
Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke. Full obituary and condolences at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
GOWER, Gerald Freeman – 78, Lower Truro. It is with great sorrow we
announce the passing of Gerald Freeman Gower after a lengthy illness, on
December 6, 2011 in Truro. Born in Wentworth Valley, N.S. May 1st 1933, he
was the son of the late Charles and Gladys Gower. Gerald was the beloved
husband of Anne (Connell) and devoted father of David (Susan Barnhill),
Grace (David Langley), Barbara (Glenn Fell), Joan (Steve Smith), Philip
(Tracey Sanford) and Anita (Krista Skodje); loving grandfather of Kathleen,
Laura and Anna Keating and Breanna Langley, Adria, Caroline and Annette
Gower, Ben and Colin Baird, Taylor and Mark Smith and Alex, Jaime and Riley
Gower. Gerald is survived by sisters, Alice McRae, Myrtle Sprague and Elsie
Tattrie; brother Norman Gower. He is predeceased by one sister and three
brothers. Love of and devotion to family was Gerald’s greatest joy and
priority in life. Gerald has fourteen grandchildren who think of him as the
world’s greatest Grampy, who always had a bright smile to greet them. The
family sincerely thanks the nursing staff of Floor 3 North at the Colchester
Regional Hospital, Truro for their dedication and the dignified care and
comfort they provided. Funeral mass and reception was held at Immaculate
Conception Church, at 669 Prince Street, Truro on Friday, December 9, 2011.
On-line condolences and donations may be made at:
www.colchestercommunity.com