Mirror - Wednesday, 11 July 1973 - Page 7 - Seldon G. Banks - Tremont - Seldon Glendon Banks, 48, died in Kingston suddenly on June 25. He was born August 24, 1924 to Stewart and Eva (Neily) Banks in Tremont. He was a carpenter and a member of the Tremont Baptist Church. Mr. Banks leaves his mother, Mrs. Stewart Banks of Tremont; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Miller, St. Thomas, Ont., and Susan of Tremont; four sons, Blair of Spa Springs, Kenneth of Edmundton, Ont., and Stephen and Guy of St. Thomas, Ont. He also leaves seven sisters: Marion (Mr. Richard Walsh), New York; Miss Jean Banks, Halifax; Alice (Mrs. Clifford Neilly), Nixtaux; Thelma (Mrs. Glen Lightzer), Whitney, Ont.; Sandra (Mrs. Leander Burns), Tremont; Niarda (Mrs. Jack Stormont), Chippawa, Ont.; and Beulah (Mrs. Frederick Evan), North West Territories; also three brothers, Kenneth, Long Island, N.Y.; Vance, Ottawa; and Garth, Leduc, Alberta; plus six grandchildren. His wife, the former Vivian Magee, predeceased him. Funeral arrangements were looked after by the Warren T. Roop Funeral Home of Middleton with services at the Tremont Baptist Church, interment at the Tremont Cemetery, Rev. John Leddicotte officiating. Donations may be made to the Tremont Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Find A Grave Memorial 146450496

Lillas May Akins 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, February 11, 2000. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Lillas May "Lillian" Akins, 72, Liverpool, formerly of London, Ohio, died February 9, 2000, in the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Milton, she was a daughter of the late John Everett and Ethel Edith (Whynot) Wolfe. She was a member of the American Legion Veterans Club. She had many hobbies including gardening, knitting, cards, and cooking. She was very fond of dogs. Surviving are sister, Gladys Rhyno, Milton; brothers, James Wolfe Sr., Milton; Milford Wolfe, Liverpool; two grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Akins; companion, Robert Oyer; sisters, Irelea "Rena" Hazlette Annie Martin; brothers, Virgil Wolfe, Stanford "Pat" Wolfe. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool, Rev. Edward Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Milton Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Queens General Hospital Foundation.

Wilfred Lawrence Kaulback 2008 Halifax Chronicle Herald Wilfred Lawrence Kaulback, 86, formerly of Lakeview and Middle Musquodoboit, passed away July 8, 2008, in Calgary. Born in Lakeview, Kings County, he was a son of the late Fred and Mona (Prest) Kaulback. He served overseas in the Second World War. Wilfred is survived by his wife, Lilla; sons, Chris (Moira), Max (Claudia); daughter, Camilla (Rick); five grandchildren; brothers, Thornton (Tina) and James in Edmonton; sister, Evangeline (Wendell) Matheson, Elmsvale, Middle Musquodoboit; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Eugene and Reginald. Funeral services were entrusted to McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes with burial in Calgary.

OBIT # 8189 - UNKNOWN PAPER - 1957 Stellarton- The sudden death of Noble Works occured at the Royal Victoria Hospital, in Montreal on Dec.23. Mr. Noble is survived by his wife and son Philip; three sisters, Mrs. Susan Meikle(Dartmouth), Mrs. Howard Murphy and Mrs. James MacKay of Stellarton; and two brothers, Frank and Albert of Stellarton. The funeral was held Dec.27 from Tees Funeral Home, with the Rev. B.B. Brown officiating.

UNKNOWN PAPER - HUBERT B.L. SUTHERLAND October 25, 1978. Brule Shore - Hubert B.L. SUTHERLAND, 47, of Brule Shore, died suddenly Wednesday, October 18, at home. Born in Brule, he was a son of the late Alexander and Lottie (WEATHERBY) SUTHERLAND. He was self-employed as a mechanic. He had worked for Langille Brothers and Smith Farm Equipment, Tatamagouche. Surviving are his wife, the former Meredith LANGILLE; three sons, Sandy and Steven, both of British Columbia; Brian, Five Islands; two daughters Gail, Hamilton, Ont.; Alice, Onslow; a brother Forrest, Tony River; two nephews. The body will be cremated. There will be a memorial service Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche Rev. Morley BENTLEY officiating.

Victoria, BC Times Colonist, 3 May 2015From the collection of Linda Bedford Jean Elizabeth Wile WILE, Jean Elizabeth Jean died on April 30, 2015. She was born on June 11, 1923 in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by her parents, Cyril and Grace Wile; her brother, Douglas and her sister, Barbara. Survived by four nephews and other family and many friends. She lived in Massachusetts for 45 years where she worked as a registered nurse. Private interment in the Wile family plot in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.co

Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S., Thursday, 19 Nov 1942: Mrs. FRANK J. TOBINFrom the collection of Carolyn Wallace PICTOU- Nov.17- The death of Mrs. Frank J. Tobin, a well known and highly respected resident of Pictou took place at her home on Front Street on Thursday afternoon, Nov.12. She had been in poor health for about a year. Mrs. Tobin, who was 74 years of age, was born in Pictou. Previous to her marriage she was Christine MacDonald, a daughter of the late John and Annie MacDonald of Bay View, Pictou County. She was a member and active worker in Stella Maris Church, and was noted for her many acts of kindness and charity , which in most cases were done quietly and unobstrusively. No one who appealed to her kindness and generosity was not turned away empty handed. She is survived by her husband, F.J. Tobin, a prominent jeweller in Pictou for many years and who retired from active work only last year, and by a step-daughter, Elizabeth, Mrs. Stephen McGivern, Montreal and by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fraser, Pictou and Mrs. Ella Battye, New Glasgow. A step-son Jack Tobin, was a casualty of the First Great W

Frank J. Tobin Bridgewater Bulletin, 11 March 1959, page 8, col. 2From the collection of Linda Bedford The death of Frank J. Tobin, 94, one of Pictou's oldest and best known citizens, noted as a watchmaker, jeweller and engraver, and also as a talented musician and artist, occurred Saturday at the Fullerton nursing home. Mr. Tobin is believed to have been the oldest CNR watch inspector in Canada. Born in Bridgewater in 1864, Mr. Tobin was a son of the late John and Mary (Flynn) Tobin and he was the last of a family of 12. He came to Pictou in 1893 and opened a watch and jewellery business in partnership with J. Aston, under the name of Aston and Tobin. Soon afterward he bought out his partner's share and conducted a successful business for a half a century, retiring in 1941. He was a member of Stella Maris Church in Pictou, and was a former warden of Stella Maris parish. He was very active in Stella Maris Holy Name Society, and was president for many years, later being elected honorary president of the Holy Name Society. Mr. Tobin's musical talents were well known all over this area. Instruments he was proficient in playing were the harp, cello, piano and violin. He was a member of a 10 piece Pictou orchestra of some 39 years ago under the leadership of the late John Pringle. One of his most prized possessions was a six-foot Italian harp, and he possessed a fine array of other musical instruments. Mr. Tobin was twice married, both wives having predeceased him. He was also predeceased by one son, Jack, who died overseas in World War One. He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Mrs. Stephen McGivern), Montreal, and one grandson, Francis McGivern. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning with Requiem High Mass in Stella Maris Church at 9 a.m. Interment was at Sea View cemetery.

Chronicle Herald - Wednesday, 08 September 1965 - Page 16 - Mrs. Clarence Banks - Middleton - Mrs. Edith Weldon Banks, 67, of Kingston died at the Western Kings Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Selma, Hants County. A member of Tremont Baptist Church, she taught the adult Bible class for many years and was president of the Women's Missionary Aid Society. She was also president of the Tremont Garden Club. Her husband, Clarence Banks is a farmer of Kingston. Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband; a foster son, Eugene May, Sackville, N.B., a foster daughter, Mrs. Amon Langley, Newcastle, Ont.; one sister, Mrs. Belle McLearn, South Rawdon; one brother, Milton, Selma. The funeral service was at the Lower Aylesford United Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Robert Jones assisted by Rev. William Thomas. Interment was in Tremont Cemetery. Find A Grave Memorial 146450121

James Henry Smith Bridgewater Bulletin, 7 April 1965, page 8, col. 1. From the collection of Linda Bedford A prominent and well known resident of Bridgewater, James Henry (Jimmie) Smith, 57, passed away at Dawson Memorial Hospital, Wednesday morning, after a brief illness. Born at Westville, he was educated at New Glasgow, and was for a time the editor of the New Glasgow Evening News. He later moved to Halifax where he was sports editor with the Chronicle Herald. He was president of Ashkin's Store, Bridgewater, until his retirement in 1957. A keen sportsman, he was instrumental in forming Little League Baseball in Bridgewater, and was one of the staunchest supporters of that game each summer. He also enjoyed curling, and was a member of the Bridgewater Curling Club. Survivors are his wife, Dora (Ashkin); one daughter, Joan, (Mrs. Peter R. Smith), Toronto; two brothers, George, Detroit, Michigan; and Joseph, Hamilton, Ontario; and two grandchildren. A private funeral service was held from the residence, York Street, on Saturday, with Rev. Luke Batdorf officiating. Interment was in the family plot, Caledonia.

Mary Joseph Tobin Bridgewater Bulletin, 24 February 1920, page 5, col. 2 >From the collection of Linda Bedford Mary Joseph Flynn, relic of the late John Tobin, of Bridgewater, N.S., passed quickly away at 2059 East Somerset Street, Philadelphia, on Thursday, February 12th. The deceased lady was born in Liverpool, N.S., July 7, 1886, the daughter of Patrick Flynn, and was married in 1882 and resided at Bridgewater for over 50 years. She was the mother of ten children, and is survived by three sons and two daughters. The deceased was for years very prominent in church work in Lunenburg County and her reminiscences of the pioneer days of Nova Scotia were very interesting. - Recorder. (Mrs. Tobin was a most estimable lady, mild mannered and with an attractive and lovable personality. She was highly esteemed in the community in which she lived such a long and blameless life. Nobody knows it better than the writer of this, and he wishes to record his high appreciation of the worth of a good woman and the friend of his childhood days. Frank J. Tobin of Pictou is a son of the deceased. John, another son, and two daughters, Katherine and Nellie reside in the States. The Bulletin extends sympathy to the relatives.) Misses Nellie and Kathleen Magee, who are will with influenza are progressing toward recovery.

Obituary - Miss E. M. Tobin Bridgewater Bulletin 3 June 1942, page 5, col. 4 >From the collection of Linda Bedford The funeral of Miss Ellen M. Tobin, whose death occurred at Montreal on Saturday morning, was held from St. Joseph's Catholic Church here yesterday morning following arrival of the body by train. Requiem Mass was conducted by Rev. Father J. Leo Day, P.P., and interment was made at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Miss Tobin was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tobin of this town. Born 70 years ago she was a well known resident of Bridgewater where she had resided for forty-six years. Following her retirement in 1918 from the teaching staff of the town school, of which she had been a faithful member for many years, Miss Tobin moved to Philadelphia with her mother and sister, Kate, later taking up residence in Montreal. About a week ago Miss Tobin underwent a serious operation from which she failed to rally and it was with deep regret that news of her death was received here. She is survived by two brothers, Frank J. of Pictou, N.S. and Ned of Boston, Mass., and a sister, Kate, and niece, (Elizabeth) Mrs. Stephen McGivern of Montreal, who accompanied the body to her old home.

Myrtle G. Silver 2006 Halifax Chronicle Herald Myrtle G. Silver, 98, Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Born in Middleton, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Edna B. (Crouse) Osborne. Myrtle was a member of Zion United Church, Liverpool and a former member of the UCW. She was an active volunteer for Queens Manor for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Grace Lantz, Liverpool; granddaughters, Mary Beth, Valerie, and Vicki; great-grandchildren, Anderson and Brooke. She was predeceased by her husband, Carroll; sisters, Byeleam Fancey and Olive Nentwig. Visitation will be Tuesday October 10, from 7-9 p.m. in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Zion United Church, Liverpool, Rev. William Titus officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion United Church.

Eldora Elizabeth Corkum 1990 Bridgewater Bulletin Eldora Elizabeth Corkum, 80, New Germany, passed away at the Rosedale Home for Special Care on Monday, November 5, 1990. She was born in Upper Cornwall and at an early age moved to the United States where she lived until the fall of 1970, when, with her late husband, moved back to Nova Scotia and took up residence in New Germany. She was a member of the Grace Chapter of the Eastern Star and the New Horizons Senior Citizens Club, New Germany. She is survived by a son, George Robinson, Maryland; two stepsons, Harold Corkum, Danvers; Rex Corkum, Florida; three half-brothers, John Wentzell, New Germany; Leaman Wentzell, Newburne; Ivan Wentzell, St. Thomas, Ontario; one grandson and two great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; a sister, Sylvia; and a granddaughter, Andrea. The body rested at Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany from where the members of the Grace Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, held a special service on Wednesday evening. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 8, 1990, from the United Baptist Church, Barss Corner. The service was conducted by the Revs. Karl and Miriam Uhrstrom. Organist was Miss Debbie Rhodenizer. Hymns sung were "The Lord's Prayer," "What a Friend we Have in Jesus," and "Amazing Grace." Burial was in the Epworth Cemetery, New Germany. Pallbearers were Darren Wentzell, Avan Joudrey, Jeff Langille, Everett Emino, Russell Wentzell, and Raymond Wentzell.

Stanley Maurice Corkum 1988 Halifax Chronicle Herald Handwritten date: May 14, 1988. Stanley Maurice Corkum, 87, New Germany, died Saturday in New Germany. Born in Newburne, he was a son of the late Edwin and Lillian (Sanford) Corkum. He was a member of Hillcrest Masonic Lodge, New Germany. He is survived by his wife, the former Eldora Cushman; two sons, Rex, Orlando; Harold, Danvers, Massachusetts; a stepson, George Robinson, Woodbine, Maryland; three sisters, Sadie Eisener, Union Square; Mavis (Mrs. Clinton Veinotte), New Germany; Ada Eisnor, Blockhouse; a brother, Doran, Kingston; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Millie Beck; seven brothers, Enos, Clarence, Alvin, Lindsay, Lawson, Naaman, and Wallace. The body is in Langille's Funeral Home, New Germany, visiting 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity Lutheran Church, New Germany, Rev. Robert Robb and Rev. Malcolm Beckett officiating. Burial will be in Epworth Cemetery, New Germany. Flowers from immediate family only. Memorial donations may be made to the Rosedale Home for Special Care or any charity.

OBIT # 8187 - CHRONICLE-HERALD - 3 September 1964 Stellarton- Daniel Wilmont died Wednesday in the Aberdeen Hospital. He was born in Stellarton 81 years ago and had lived here all his life. He was a member of the Salvation Army. Surviving are a daughter Jane (Mrs. Russel Murphy), Westville; a son Daniel, Ontario; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Halifax; and Julia (Mrs. Robert Hamilton), Trenton; and two stepsons, Jacob Bigney at French River and Henry Bigney, Halifax. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Kathleen Harrison and by a son John Wilmont, and a stepson, William Bigney. The remains are resting at the Eagles Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held at 2 pm Sunday, with Lieut. Harris officiating.

UNKNOWN PAPER - CARL AUGUSTUS PURDY August 16, 1981. Tatamagouche - Carl Augustus PURDY 75 of Truro Road Tatamagouche died Sunday in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born in Little River, Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Maude (TERRICE) PURDY. He was a retired teacher having held positions in elementary schools as vice principle and principal in various parts of the province since 1925. He served four years as Educational Officer in the RCAF retiring with the rank of Flying Officer. After retiring from service with Armdale School board Halifax Co., in 1968 he taught in the adult education and upgrading schools in Stephenville, NFLD. He also taught in the provincial Vocational Institute in Charlottetown P.E.I. He was an Oddfellow, a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Industrial Arts Teacher, a life member of the Nova Scotia Industrial Arts Teachers Association, and a member of the Salem United Church, Tatamagouche Mountain, where he served as a steward. He is survived by his wife the former Margaret LANGILLE, two daughters Ruth (Mrs. William HARRIS), Halifax and Willa (Mrs. Fred B. POOLE), Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., two sons, Henry, Charlottetown, and Daniel, Lake Echo, two brothers Ivan, Lower Onslow, Col. Co., and Layton, Dartmouth, a sister Mrs. Margery MacDONALD, Hamilton, Ont. 12 grandchildren and a great grandson. He was predeceased by four brothers, Lawrence, Burton, Halsey, and Rufus. The body is in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Funeral will be held Tuesday in Salem United Church Tatamagouche Mountain Rev. Morley BENTLEY officiating with burial in the Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan.

Mirror - Wednesday, 22 April 1970 - Page 8 - Clarence Banks - Middleton - Clarence Erastus Banks, 76, of Tremont, Kings County, died following a short illness at the Berwick Hospital. He was born in Kingston, son of the late Avard and Hanna Banks. His wife, the former Edith Weldon, of Selma, Hants County, predeceased him in 1965. The late Mr. Banks was a farmer. He was a member of the Greenwood Square United Church and of the Kingston I.O.O.F. Left to mourn his passing are one foster son Eugene May, of Sackville, N.B., and one foster daughter, Mrs. Amos Langley, of Newcastle, Ontario. Also one sister Mrs. Douglas Dolliver of Tremont, and brother Leslie Banks, of Torbrook Mines. Another brother Stewart Banks predeceased him. Funeral service was held from the Tremont Baptist Church with Rev. Howard McCormcik officiating. Burial was at the Tremont Cemetery. Pallbearers were H.E. Armstrong, Milford Marshall, Edwin Banks, Carroll Collins, Max Stoddart and Norman Stoddart. Find A Grave Memoraial 146450074

Clayton Randolph Fancy 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Clayton Randolph Fancy, 84, Hebbville, passed away Friday, November 25, 2005, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Stephen and Viola (Deal) Fancy. He is survived by children, Carroll, Hebbville; Elaine (Robert) Eagle, Newcombville; John (Cheryl), Jack (Linda), all of Conquerall Mills; Sam (Clare), Hebbville; grandchildren, Christine, LeRoy, Yvonne, Jennifer, Greg, Sandra, Bret, Shawn, Craig, Colin, Jaye, Nadia, Andrea, Jason, Adam; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Leaman (Vera), Hebbville; sisters, Jean (Albert) Augustino Niagara Falls; Ruth Creaser, Riverport; several nieces and nephews. He ws predeceased by his wife, the former Ina Conrad; brother, Percy. Visitation will be Sunday 2-5 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. James Anglican Church, Conquerall Millls, Rev. Ron Appleton officiating. Burial to follow in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Conquerall Mills. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church, St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Conquerall Mills Community Hall or a charity of your choice.

Glendeen Edith L. Himmelman 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Glendeen Edith L. Himmelman, 95, LaHave, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, where she had resided at Queens Manor for the past 14 months. Born at LaHave, she was a daughter of the late Leander and Pearl (Richard) Creaser. She was a registered nurse, graduating from the Victoria General Hospital, class of 1932. She was active in the local Dawson Memorial Hospital Nurses Association, Red Cross and community activities. She was a member of West Side United Church and the U.C.W. Groups. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Wilson) Richards, Petite Riviere; sisters, Doris Conrad, Broad Cove; Phyllis Trider, Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Fletcher, in 1987; brothers, Cecil, Arnold, and Harding. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in West Side United Church, Pentz, Rev. Neil McEwen officiating. Burial will be in Fort Point Cemetery, LaHave. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Queens Manor Liverpool; West Side United Church or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.