Bernice Arleen Zwicker 2003 The Daily News >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Bernice Arleen Zwicker, 88, Nictaux, passed away August 8, 2003, in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville, surrounded by her family. Born in Branch LaHave, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mae (Wentzell) Conrad. Surviving are daughters, Betty (Bill) Baltzer, Tremont; Ellen (Dan) Charlton, Coldbrook; Verna (Russell) Pierce, Victoria Vale; Geraldine (Keith) Hines, Fletcher's Lake; Margaret (Wayne) Duguay, Boutilier's Point; daughter-in-law, Kit Zwicker, Brickton; sister, Blanche (William) Meisner, Branch LaHave; brother, Gerald (Jean), Bridgewater; grandchildren, Patricia (Paul) Bennett, Terence (Christine) Baltzer, Donna (Bob) MacPhail, Janet (Rob) Kennedy, Christopher (Kelly) Zwicker, Sherry Zwicker, Michelle (Kevin) Ruggles, Mark (Patsy) Pierce, Paula (David) Robicheau, Russell (Kim) Pierce, Gail (Don) Godreau, Kelly (Glen) Mills, Natalie DiBenedetto, Rhonda (Paul) Hines-Smith, Jordan Hines, Ian Duguay, Brett Duguay; 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ira; daughter, Lois; son, Vernon; brothers, Sinclair and Ralph; sisters, Margaret, Marjorie, Dorothy and two infant sisters. Visiting 2-4 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Monday, funeral service 3 p.m. Tuesday, all in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Interment in Nictaux Cemetery. Donations to Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice.

E. Gerald Hiltz 2003 The Daily News >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte E. Gerald Hiltz, 78, Grandview Manor, Berwick, passed away August 28, 2003. Born in Morristown, he was a son of the late Fred and Nora (Banks) Hiltz. Gerald was a retired farmer. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and especially animals. He is survived by sons, Gerald (Janet) Hiltz, Tremont; David (Linda) Hiltz, Hall's Harbour; daughter, Marie (Mike) Arsenault, Greenwood; sister, Eva Veinotte, Gandview Manor, Berwick. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2003, from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Waterville. Interment in Morristown Cemetery, Dennis Johnson officiating. Donations to Grandview Manor. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Cremation & Funeral Specialists, Port Williams.

Mark W. Teal 2006 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, October 23, 2006. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Mark W. Teal, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, passed away suddenly on October 12, 2006, in Plummer Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, in his 76th. year. Born in Broad Cove, he was a son of the late Whitman and Gertrude Teal; loving husband of Mary (Hurdle) for 51 years; father of Brian and Sherry; brother to Glenda Borowski; Norman (Margaret) and Earl (Nina). Mark was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 25, Sault Ste. Marie for over 35 years. Funeral was held in Arthur Funeral Home, Sault Ste. Marie on Monday, October 16, at 1 p.m.

Myrtle Purdy 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Gwen Christie Myrtle Purdy, Liverpool, died suddenly Friday, November 23, 2001, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, in her 85th. year. Born in Blockhouse, she was a daughter of the late William and Effie (Veinot) Ernst. She was an active member of Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. She will always be a loving, giving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Forever in our hearts, may she now be with God. She is survived by her husband, Donald; daughter, Donna; son-in-law, Barry Cox, Toronto; grandchildren, Dana, Sherri, and Tracey, all of Toronto; sister, Isabelle Lohnes, Mahone Bay; brothers, Henry, Calgary; Edward, Wenham, Massachusetts. Myrtle was predeceased by brothers, Evan, Arnie, Fenwick, Harry, and Wendall. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Canon K.M. Vaughan officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of choice.

Albert David Stoddard 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, June 12, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Albert David "Hummy" Stoddard, 77, Bear Point, Shelburne County, died June 9. 2000, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Bear Point, he was a son of the late Albert and Ida (Atwood) Stoddard. He served overseas in the Second World War from 1943 to 1946 with the Corp of Engineers. He was a dedicated fisherman for 43 years and a loyal Atlanta Braves fan. Surviving are his wife, the former Edith Goldie Wickens; sons, Timothy (Joy), Bear Point; John (Angela), Wood's Harbour; granddaughters, Melissa, Christina; sister, Dorothy Nickerson, Wood's Harbour. He was predeceased by sisters, Janet, Evelyn, Helen, and Lillian. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bear Point United Baptist Church, Rev. Edwin Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Birch Hill Cemetery, Bear Point. Legion tribute service will be 6 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, Barrington. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Bear Point United Baptist Church, Birch Hill Cemetery or any charity.

Donald Rayburn Weaver 2002 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Monday, November 25, 2002. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Captain Donald Rayburn Weaver, 64, Whynott's Settlement, died Saturday, November 23, 2002, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Blue Rocks, he was a son of the late Currie and Lena (Tanner) Weaver. Donnie went to sea at the age of 12, sailing with Captain Tom Pittman and then with Captain Douglas Himmelman, carrying supplies to the north. Later he went scallop fishing with Clearwater and sailed as mate with Captain Rockwell Weaver on the Lunenburger. At this time Donnie received the captain's license and sailed the Terry Doreen, the Angela Michelle, A.F. Pierce and Ernest E. Pierce. He was then a part owner and captain of the fishing draggers, C&D and Wispering Sea. He is survived by his son, Timmy and his wife Sheila Rose, Whynott's Settlement; and his daughter Suzanne and her husband Daniel Locke, Mader's Cove; grandchildren, Charley, Matthew, Nicholas, Jose, and Danica; sisters, Helen Greek, First South; Ina (Nelson Tanner), Blue Rocks; Joanne (Mervyn Shauffenburg), Back Centre; brothers, Rockwell (Rose) Weaver, Garden Lots; Gordon (Loretta), Liverpool. He was predeceased by sister, Charlotte Allen; an infant brother, David. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, where memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Douglas Moore officiating. Interment will be in Upper Blue Rocks Cemetery. Flowers from the immediate family only. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or any other charity.

Allison Morton Nickerson 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, May 30, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Allison Morton Nickerson, 84, Clam Point, Shelburne County, died May 28, 2000, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Port LaTour, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Cann) Nickerson. He was a veteran of the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Genevieve Quinlan; sons, Allison Jr., Clam Point; William, Baccaro; daughter, Mary Brown, Barrington; sister, Bertha Allen, Shelburne; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter, Elizabeth; brothers, Kenneth, William, Leland, Arthur, and Lewis. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in H. Huskilson's Memorial Chapel, Barrington, Rev. Robie Atkinson officiating. Burial in the Atlantic Cemetery, Stoney Island. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

William Jacob Romkey 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, May 30, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie William Jacob Romkey, 86, West LaHave, passed away May 28, 2000, in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Crescent Beach, he was a son of the late Jacob and Maude (Kenyon) Romkey. He is survived by his wife, the former Goldie Publicover; daughter, Carole (Douglas) Bolivar, West LaHave; son, William Jr. (Jean) Romkey, Dartmouth; sister, Helen Himmelman, Petite Riviere; grandchildren, Julie Romkey, Dartmouth; Tanya Romkey, Red Deer; Trevor (Jennifer) Romkey, West LaHave; Neil Bolivar, Halifax; Blair Bolivar, West LaHave. He was predeceased by sister, Florence Romkey; daughter, Golda in infancy. There will be no visitation in the funeral home by request. There will be a private family graveside service in the Romkey Cemetery, Crescent Beach. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or to the charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

Arthur Kitchener Spencer 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: October 29, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Arthur Kitchener Spencer, 85, Roseway Manor, Sandy Point, formerly of Clyde River, died October 28, 2001, in the manor. Born in Wood's Island, he was a son of the late Arthur and Suzanna (Young) Spencer. He served with the Merchant Marines during the Second World War. He later joined the Department of Transportation as a radio operator and was stationed at various locations, the last being the Loran Station at Baccaro from where he retired in 1975. He was warden and treasurer of the Church of the Ascension, Barrington Passage for many years. he was a member of the Barrington Area Lions Club and Royal Canadian Legion, Scotia Branch 25. His hobby was gardening, especially flowers, which he took great pride in. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; son, Sidney (Virginia), Grand Lake; sister, Florence, Washinton, D.C.; sister-in-law, Mary Spencer, Fredericton; grandchildren, Melanie, Kevin; great-granddaughter, Sydney; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. At his request, cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, in Church of the Ascension, Barrington Passage, Rev. Charles Bull officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Ascension General Fund or Roseway Manor which was his home for the last five years. Burial will be at a later date in Grace Church Cemetery, Western Head. Arrangements are under the direction of H.Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington.

Gerald James Conrad 2009 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Gerald James Conrad, 80, Hammond's Plains, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Riverport, he was a son of the late Titus and Enid (Joudrey) Conrad. Gerald spent his early years at sea working on oil tankers on the Great Lakes, before working 36 years with the Department of Highways, retiring in 1990. He was always busy and loved working in the garden and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Gloria (Reinhardt); sons, Terry (Sherry), Lower Sackville; Peter (Debbie), Hammond's Plains; Kyle (Kristal), Tantallon; daughters, Barbara Burke, Halifax; Tina (Gerry) Westlake, Beaver Bank; sister, Barbara Schmidt, Kentville; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son in infancy; brothers, Harold, Bruce, Arnold; and sisters, Pauline Strong and Winnie Conrad. A special thank you to the Nursing Staff of 5A the VG Site, QEII. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 16, in Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Windsor Street, Halifax, with a reception to follow. Private family interment to take place in Oakridge Memory Gardens. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection or charity of choice.

Alvin Lincoln Freeman 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: October 29, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Alvin Lincoln Freeman, 93, Windsor Junction, died October 28, 2001, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Greenfield, he was a son of the late Atwood and Annie (Amberg) Freeman. He was in the Merchant Marines during the Second World War and was employed with Electrolux Canada for over 35 years and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90, Waverley. He loved to dance, hunt, and fish. Surviving are daughters, Virginia (John) Webb, Victoria; Alverna (Jean) LeBlanc, Wellington; sons, Wayne (Karen), Ottawa; Eugene (Joan), Mississauga; stepson, Stephen (Ginette) Bouchie, Windsor Junction; sisters, Muriel, Brooklyn; Hilda, Mill Village; brothers, Leigh, Sudbury; Forman (Marjorie), Hillsvale; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Winnifred Stephen; daughter, Barbara; son, Reginald; brothers, Robie, Gordon; sisters, Myrtle, Irene. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Atlantic Funeral Home, Sackville, where memorial service will be held 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. IainMacdonald officiating. Burial in Fall River Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.

H. Norwood Turner 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: October 29, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie H. Norwood Turner, 87, Millville, Kings County, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, October 27, 2001, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Fraxville, he was a son of the late George and Agnes (Keddy) Turner. Norwood moved to the valley in 1930 and owned and operated a mixed farm in Lovelace Corner. He also had been employed with Walkinson Construction, Scotian Gold, and Standard Paving before retiring in 1981. His greatest love and pastime was working with his oxen and attending ox pulls and cattle sales. Surviving are his wife, Gladys (Swinamar) Turner; daughters, Leitha (Aubrey) O'Toole, Irene (Calvin) Saunders, Katherine "Kitty" (Ivan) Coleman, all of Cambridge; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; sisters, Leitha Jones, South Alton; Kathleen Hiltz, Fraxville; stepsons, Charles (Wanda) Martin, Peter (Angel) Martin, Paul (Coleen) Martin, all of Berwick; stepdaughter, Sandra (Chris McPhee) Trites, Greenwood; six step-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Emma (Doherty) Turner; a great-granddaughter in infancy; brothers, Wallace, Lester, Byard, Walter, Grant; sister, Elizabeth Hiltz. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, both in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, Berwick, Rev. Judith Saunders officiating. Burial in Black Rock Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society, or Intensive Care Unit, Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.

Edward Malcolm Turner 1994 Halifax Chronicle Herald Edward Malcolm Turner, 89, New Ross, died March 29, 1994, in the Mahone Bay Nursing Home. Born at Lake Ramsay, he was a son of the late Newton and Ethel (Keddy) Turner. He was a lumberman, cooper, highway foreman, and a fur buyer for over 60 years before his retirement. He was well-known in the rural South Shore area andd parts of the Valley, where he bought fur for over 50 years. He was very active in community and political affairs until his illness five years ago. He was a member of Christ Anglican Church Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers Association; Nova Scotia Forest Products Association; New Ross Farmers Association; Norwood Lodge, New Ross; Hillcrest Lodge, New Germany; New Ross Senior Citizens and the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. He was a former church warden and school trustee for many years. He was a founding member of the Ross Farm in New Ross. He is survived by two sons, Arlyn, Pleasant River; Erwin, Bridgewater; daughter, Holly (Mrs. Eldon Gunn), Dartmouth; three brothers, Gordon, Courtney, Chester, all of New Ross; sister, Vivian (Mrs. Nelson Keddy), New Ross; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Beulah Freeman; an infant daughter, Heather; brother, Linwood; three sisters, Violet, Ruth, and Nina.Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. Lindsay Memorial Chapel, New Ross, where a Norwood Lodge service will be 7 p.m. tonight. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Christ Anglican Church, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial will be in the New Ross Anglican Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Christ Anglican Church or any charity.

A. Gladys Langille 1997 Halifax Chronicle Herald A. Gladys Langille, 80, Bridgewater, died February 14, 1997, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of the late George E. (Ted) and Elsie (Holloway) Mitchell. Surviving are son, John, Fredericton; daughers, Connie (Mrs. Joe Holdershaw), Hemford; Pam, Bridgewater; five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clinton; brother, Ted. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, Rev. John Clarke officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Family flowers only. Donations to the parish hall building fund, VON, or DePaul Centre, Mount Saint Vincent.

Stephen Todd Mader 1993 Halifax Chronicle Herald Stephen Todd Mader, 26, Dartmouth, died August 15, 1993, as the result of a boating accident. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Louise (Mason) Mader, Dartmouth and the late Arthur Mader. He was employed with the Registry of Motor Vehicles and was a distributor with Amway Corporation of Canada. He was active with the Nova Scotia Flying Wheels, wheelchair basketball. He also served for seven years in the Naval Reserves and was a qualified naval diver. He is survived by two sisters, Susan, Sharon, both of Dartmouth; maternal grandparents, Robert and Dorothy (Dunn) Mason, Springfield; several uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, George and Gladys (Westhaver) Mader. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, Portland Street, Dartmouth. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in South End United Baptist Church, Hastings Drive, Dartmouth, Rev. Bill Heatley officiating. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Flying Wheels - Basketball, Canadian Paraplegic Association or Spinal Cord Research Fund, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre.

Paula G. Conrad 1992 Halifax Chronicle Herald Paula G. Conrad, 42, Italy Cross, died September 12, 1992, at home. Born in Bridgewater, she was a daughter of Holly (Lohnes) Crouse, Toronto and the late Lester Crouse. She is survived by her husband, Brian; daughter, Crystal (Mrs. Rickey Naugler), Upper LaHave; sister, Linda (Mrs. John Wagner), Pine Grove; former husband, Gary Whynot, Pine Grove. The body has been cremated. A graveside committal service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgewater, Victoria General Hospital or Bridgewater Lions Club.

Alice M. Oickle 2007 Halifax Chronicle Herald Alice M. Oickle, 67, Liverpool, passed away at home on March 6, 2007, after a very long illness. Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Stanley "Hank" and Dorothy (Drew) Roy. Alice loved to read, watch TV, and write Santa Claus letters at Christmas time to the children who she loved very much. She will be sadly missed and in our hearts forever. Surviving are daughter, Mary Ann (Scott) Rhyno, Brooklyn; son, Billy Jr. (Wanda), at home; grandsons, Jonathan and Matthew Rhyno, who she loved very much; brothers, Donnie (Beaty) and Victor (Betty) both of Lockeport; special sister-in-law, Dottie Fredericks; a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Billy. Visitation will be Friday, March 9, from 7-9 p.m. and funeral service will be Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m., both in Chandlers' Funeral Chapel, Liverpool, Rev. Arthur Nash officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. No flowers by request. Donations made to the family would be greatly appreciated.

C. Donald Cook 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, November 28, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie C. Donald Cook, 84, 49 Kempt Street, Yarmouth, died November 26, 2000, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Frederick and Mae "Mary" (Langthorne) Cook. He was a janitor at South Centennial School since 1955 until his retirement. The students there were a constant joy to him. He was a member of Temple United Baptist Church, Yarmouth and was also a member of the Senior Men's Club of Yarmouth Boys and Girls Clubs. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Surrette; daughter, Dorothy (Mrs. Roderick MacDonald), Hampton, New Brunswick; brother, Ken, Aylmer, Quebec; sister, Dorothy Ryerson, Yarmouth; grandsons, Andrew and Mark. He was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm; grandson, Micheil. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, all in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Yarmouth Branch of the VON. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Franklyn Arthur Strum 2002 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, December 20, 2002. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Franklyn Arthur Strum, 84, Oakland, died following a brief illness, December 18 ,2002, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Windsor, he was a son of the late John and Muriel (Ernst) Strum. For the past 18 months, he had resided in Happy Haven, Petite Riviere. He was a lifetime member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, where he had served in several capacities. During his earlier years he worked at Smith and Rhuland Shipyard, Lunenburg and later as a carpenter. His pastime for many years was bee keeping and honey production. He was a past president and member of the board of directors of Bayview Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Surviving are nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Blanch (Rhuland); brothers, Roger and Paul. Visiting will be this evening 7-9 p.m. in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Robert Brush officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay. Memorial donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund.

Joyce D. MacDonald 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, September 11, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Joyce D. MacDonald, 78, Liverpool, died Saturday, September 8, 2001, at home. Born in Lincoln, England, she was a daughter of the late Rupert and Florence (Morris) Ashton. During the Second world War, she was a telephone engineer. Following the war, she was married in Ottawa where she was a sales clerk for a jewelry store. She was a member of the IODE and a former volunteer for DeWolfe Memorial Library, Liverpool. She is survived by her husband, Stanley "Mac," daughter, Deborah (Duane) Hayes and granddaughter, Kathryn, Victoria; son, J. Laird, Halifax; sister, Pearl Hough, Lincoln; brother, John, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Jean (Macdonald) Shafer, Satellite Beach, Florida; niece, Laurie (Richard) May, Miami; nephew, Douglas (Kay) Macdonald, Satellite Beach. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 12, at 11 a.m. in Zion United Church, Liverpool, Rev. Joanne McFadden officiating. Burial will take place in Zion United Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society.