Stella May Bushen 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Stella May Bushen, 90, Bridgewater, passed away December 21, 2005, in Happy Home for Seniors, Petite Riviere. Born at Petite Riviere, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Eva (Himmelman) Crouse. She is survived by daughter, Shirley (Elliott) MacKinnon; son, Melvin (Judy) Bushen, all of Bridgewater; grandchildren, Tyler Bushen, Neil (Leanne) MacKinnon; great-granddaughter, Breagh MacKinnon; brother, Lyland, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband, Byron; sisters, Viola Publicover, Gladys Fralick, Daisy Weagle; brothers, Cedric, Erlin, Cecil, Clarence, Garth. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater and from where funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Flowers accepted. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society.

Donald Claude Crouse 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Donald Claude Crouse, 70, Baker Settlement, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2005, at home. Born at Upper Branch, he was a son of the late Arlene Crouse. He is survived by his family, Darlene, Lewis, and grandson, Adam. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Monday, December 19, in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater and where a memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the family, or charity of choice.

Marion Grace Nauss 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Marion Grace Nauss, 79, First Peninsula, died Friday, December 23, 2005, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Newburne, she was a daughter of the late Warren Kenneth and Carrie Lucretia (Beck) Veinotte. Marion retired after almost 30 years with National Sea Products, Lunenburg. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Lunenburg. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, spending time with family and friends. Marion is survived by her son, Everette (Margaret) Nauss, New Minas; sister, Mildred (Murray) Jodrie, Hebbville; brother, Warren (Iris) Veinotte, Newburne; grandchildren, Heather (Doug), Coldbrook; and Julie (Dumont), New Minas; great-grandchildren, Allie Rowe, Noah Fry, Lauren Richards, Brooklyn Richards; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Aerial; sister, Pauline and brother, Harry. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Luenenburg, with visitation Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Ed Bastian officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Lunenburg, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any other charity.

Shirley Lucille Crossland 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Shirley Lucille Crossland, 72, Maitland, passed away November 21, 2005, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Maitland, she was a daughter of the late Winifred ( Winfred?) and Stella (Oickle) Barry. She is survived by sons, Dwight, Branch LaHave; Edward (Virginia Oickle), Lower Northfield; Gary (Elizabeth Wentzell), West Northfield; daughter, Patricia (Eddy) Hodder, Middle LaHave; twin grandsons, Joseph and Jonathan Crossland; grandson, Chad Tanner; granddaughter, Vanessa Nauss; sisters, Pearl Joudrey, Bridgewater; Jean Nauss, Spryfield; brothers, Ray (Isabelle) and John, both of Maitland; Donald (Ella May), Northwest; George (Sylvia), Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; sister, Phyllis Meisner; brother, Ivan. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m. in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, Rev. Ian Wissler officiating. A private family burial will follow in Christ Anglican Cemetery, Maitland. No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Anglican Church, Maitland, or Canadian Cancer Society.

David Michael Fancy 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte David Michael Fancy, 59, East Dalhousie, formerly of Italy Cross, died peacefully at his camp on December 11, 2005, after a massive coronary. ("The Big One" as David called it!") with his worshipping Buckie at his side. He has joined his parents for Christmas, Floyd Eldred, deceased 1966, and Beryle Genevieve "Daffy," deceased 1985. He was owner of Fancy's Solomon Gundy. He is missed beyond words by his loving sister, Jane Fancy, LaHave and Kitchener, Ontario; son, Dale, Hebbville; his aunt, Rose Deal, Oakville, Ontario; loving, faithful friends, Mike and Shelly Daniels, Murray amd Sudrey Eisner, Mike and Trudy, Rolley Himmelman, Sheri Atwood, and Valerie. Cremation has taken place. No visitation in the funeral home. A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Come and share your memories. Being an avid nature lover and an ecstatic snowmobiler and three-wheeler, a donation to any snowmobile club, any nature conservation society or charity of your choice would be a fitting tribute to "the gundy man."

OBIT # 8148 - EVENING NEWS - 20 NOV 1970 Westville- Clarke Wallace, Union St., died on Thursday following a lengthy illness. He was in his 66th year. Born in New Brunswick, he was the son of Ethel Wallace, Pugwash, and the late George Wallace. Mr. Wallace was a member of St. Paul United Church and had been a miner by trade. Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Wilson; two sons: Bernie, with the airforce in Germany; James, Scarboro, Ont.; five daughters: Ethel (Mrs. Robert Russell), Westville;Doreen (Mrs. Bernard Clark), New Glasgow; Yvonne (Mrs. Keith Heighton), Pictou; Shirley (Mrs. Frank Shelby), Sault Ste, Marie, Ont.; Sandra (Mrs. Robert MacDonald), Stellarton; and 23 grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers: Bruce, Thorburn; George, Eureka; Charles, Stellarton and Cedric, Wallace; three sisters: Agnes (Mrs. Fred Fiefield), Marion (Mrs. Ian Keh), both in Stellarton; Bernice (Mrs. Roland O'Brien), Pugwash. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy and a brother Phillip. The remains will rest at Eagles Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

UNKNOWN PAPER - HUGH R. MURRAY November 27, 1977. Balmoral Mills - Hugh R. MURRAY, 69, of Balmoral Mills died Tuesday in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Tatamagouche. Born in Balmoral Mills he was the son of the late John and Bessie (DOUGLAS) MURRAY. He was a veteran of the Second World Ward and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 64 Tatamagouche. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife the former Mabel SULLIVAN, a step daughter Nancy, a brother Douglas, Balmoral Mills, four sisters, Mrs. Jean LANGILLE, Rosalind Alta., Christina (Mrs. Milton MacKENZIE), Saskatchewan, Jessie (Mrs. John MacKAY), West Earltown, Emma (Mrs. Sutherland BAILLIE), Tatamagouche Mountain. He was predeceased by two brothers Jack and Lloyd. The body was at Coulter's Funeral Home Tatamagouche. Funeral was held today in the Falls Presbyterian Church Rev. Walden MOASE officiated. Burial will be in Earltown Presbyterian Cemetery.

Chronicle Herald - Tuesday, 04 September 1990 - Page C12 - Banks, Laurie Melvin - 78, Kingston, formerly of Kentville, died Monday in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Coldbrook, he was a son of the late Brenton and Lillian (Sanford) Banks. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a life member of Kingston Branch 6, Royal Canadian Legion. He retired in 1970 from the Kentville Sanatorium. He is survived by his wife, the former Madeline Munroe; a daughter, Janet (Mrs. Harvey Walters), Kingston; a foster-daughter, Peggy (Mrs. George Hamlin), New Ross; a son, David, Kentville; two sisters, Elsie (Mrs. Harry Eisan), Boston; Geraldine (Mrs. Charles Brown), Kentville; a brother, Lindsay, Lakeville; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Wylie, Richard. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Tremont United Baptist Church, Rev. Stuart MacLean officiating. Burial will be in Tremont Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Tremont United Baptist Church. Find A Grave Memorial 146451815

G. Ruth Corkum 2005 Halifax Chronicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte G. Ruth Corkum, Bridgewater, passed away November 21, 2005, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Halifax, she was the youngest daughter of Joseph Angus and Ellen Margaret MacGillivray (Fultz), Halifax. She is survived by her husband, Lee; daughter, Jane and husband Brian; son, Blair and wife Joanne and grandson Tyler; sisters, Jean and husband Meredith Shankel, Halifax; Helen and husband Alfred Julien, Dartmouth; Frances Wood, Toronto, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ruth joined CKBW shortly after its inception and was heard daily on the air on a program called The Feminine Viewpoint. Ruth spent many hours donating time delivering Meals on Wheels, volunteering at the Food Bank and South Shore Regional Hospital, and calling on the sick. She retired as a cosmetician after working many years. Cremation will take place with burial at a later date. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Msgr. William Wamboldt officiating. A reception will be held at the parish centre following the service. No flowers or visitation by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny's Funeral Home, Bridgewater.

Ella Mae Feener 2005 Halifax Chonicle Herald >From the collection of Charlene Veinotte Ella Mae Feener, 80, Bridgewater, passed away on December 23, 2005, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Goshen, Guysborough County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hazel (Jordan) Sinclair. Ella was an associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 24, Bridgewater, where she also was a past president and life member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed camping and her camping family. Surviving are her son, Garnet Lee (Terry), Conquerall Bank; grandsons, Stuart (Leah), Coquitlam; Brian, Conquerall Bank; special companion, Rex Bruhm, West Northfield. She was predeceased by husband, Otto; brothers, Herbert and Sterling. No visitation at the funeral home by request. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel, Bridgewater. Interment in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

Edith Cavell Baker 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Edith Cavell Baker, 85, Liverpool died Thursday, November 15, 2001, in Queens Manor, Liverpool. Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Ellen Cassie (Dorey) Orme. Edith was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed music and gardening. She is survived by daughters, Marnie (Mrs. Allen Hatt), Donna (Mrs. Mervin MacNutt), Janice (Mrs. Norman Rafuse), all of Liverpool; son, William Jr. and his wife Sheila, Liverpool; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William; daughter, Cheryl; son, Jack; stepdaughter, Rita; sister, Myrtle; brothers, Charles, Edward, and Victor. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 17, in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool, Canon Ken Vaughan officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool or Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool.

Leon Warren Gerhardt 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Leon Warren Gerhardt, 70, First South, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born at Bayport, he was a son of the late Leo and Gladys (Mosher) Gerhardt. Leon owned and operated Gerhardt's Shell Service Station from 1954-1974 and then went to work for ABCO Industries, Lunenburg as a diesel mechanic and a Baader service technician. After his retirement, he continued to assist ABCO service representatives in the food and fishing industry and was still very involved in mechanical work. He was a member of First South United Church where he served as an elder, choir member, and was a former member of the Board of Trustees and Stewards. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Male Choir and served as vice-president of Bayport Cemetery Commission. Leon had a special love for life and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Cook; mother-in-law, Pauline Cook, First South; daughter, Krista (Stephen Locke), Halifax; son, Kent (Sharon) Tobias, Middle LaHave; sister, Lucy (Maxwell Cluett), Wilmington, Delaware; brother, Edgar (Sharon) Bayport; grandchildren, Alyssa and Brittany Gerhardt; Jeremy and Paulina Locke. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg, where visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday in Central United Church, Lunenburg, Rev. Grace Caines-Corkum officiating, assisted by Rev. Vincent Ihasz and Rev. Vivian Moores. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First South United Church or to a charity of your choice.

Chronicle Herald - Wednesday, 11 April 1990 - Page D14 - Banks, Eva Beulah - 89, Tremont, Kings County, died Tuesday in Grandview Manor, Berwick. Born in Torbrook Mines, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Leah (Hatt) Neily. She was a member of Tremont United Baptist Church. She is survived by seven daughters, Marion (Mrs. Richard Walsh), Oneonta, N.Y.; Mrs. Leah (Nilda) Stormont, Tillsonburg, Ont.; Jean Banks, Halifax; Beulah (Mrs. Fred Evans), Devon, Alta.; Alice (Mrs. Clifford Neiley), Nictaux; Thelma (Mrs. Glen Lightizer), Oshawa, Ont.; Sandra (Mrs. Leander Burns), Tremont; three sons, Kenneth, Oneonta; Vance, Edmonton; Garth, Winfield, Atla.; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Stewart; a son, Seldon; two sisters, Lillian, Lottie; four brothers, Ernest, Guy, Charles, Leonard; a granddaughter. The body is in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Stewart MacLean and Rev. Lawson Aulenbach officiating. Burial will be in Tremont Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Grandview Manor. Find A Grave Memorial 146450482

Roland Ellis Goreham 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Roland Ellis "Brother" Goreham, 63, Wood's Harbour, Shelburne County, died November 14, 2001, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born at Wood's Harbour, he was a son of Diana (Nickerson), Wood's Harbour and the late Sylvester Goreham. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 148, Clark's Harbour. He was a gentle soul who was well liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Greenwood; daughter, Kimberly, Wood's Harbour; brother, Evan (Elizabeth), Wood's Harbour; sisters, Bonita (Dessie) Slevin, Bridgewater; Susan (William) Malone, Wood's Harbour; Patti (Gregory) Berko, Calgary; grandchildren, Andrew Zwicker, Jennifer Zwicker. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 7-9 p.m Saturday in H. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Barrington. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday in Wood's Harbour Wesleyan Church, Rev. A.D. "Bill" Newell officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Wood's Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the Wood's Harbour Volunteer Fire Department or Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 148, Clark's Harbour.

OBIT # 8144 - EVENING NEWS - 19 JAN 1970 New Glasgow- Mrs. Robert Waite, 264 James St., and formerly of Stellarton, died at Glen Haven Manor Sunday morning following a lengthy illness. She was 87. Born at Burnopfield, England, Mrs. Waite came to Stellarton after her marriage and had resided there until 15 years ago when she moved to New Glasgow. A member of Trinity United Church, she was also a past Noble Grand of Southern Cross Rebekah Lodge No.3, Stellarton, and a member of the Red Cross Society. She is survived by a daughter Mildred (Mrs. Earle MacDaniel), and a son Wilfred, both of New Glasgow; 10 grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren; also a brother, Thomas Westne, Melbourne, Australia; and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Cromarty, Doncaster, England, and Miss Liza Wilson, Black Hall, England. She was predeceased by her husband in 1948 and by a son Thomas in 1954. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. from the H.W. Angus Funeral Chapel with interment in Brookside Cemetery. The remains are resting at the Angus Funeral Home, King Street.(Brookside Cem.Stone- Robert D. Waite 1882-1948 Mary Ann 1882-1970.

UNKNOWN PAPER - MRS. STANLEY MCNUTT November 28, 1977. Mrs. Stanley McNUTT, 80, of Central North River died Wednesday in Hillcrest Manor. Born in Nuttby she was the former Beatrice Carrie McRAE daughter of the late John and Margaret (NELSON) MacRAE. She was a member of Aenon Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Elsie LAW, Calgary, Joan (Mrs. John ATKIN), Bible Hill, two sons Reginald, Moncton N.B., Basil, Central North River, a sister Mrs. Cora MILNER, Debert, two brothers Garnet and Raymond, both of Nuttby, 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, a daughter Doris, a sister Olive and two brothers Robert and Milton. The body is at Mattatall Funeral Home Truro where funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Rev Joseph KNOWLES officiating. Burial will be in Aenon Baptist Cemetery North River.

Rita Louise Collicut 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Rita Louise Collicut, 68, Canaan, died Thursday, November 15, 2001, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Chester, she was a daughter of the late Harris and Nellie (Graves) Stevens. She worked for various families in Chester doing house cleaning for many years. Rita was very artistic and used her talents in various ways. She was a member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester. She is survived by daughter, Nellie, Lunenburg; son, Carman and his wife, Elaine, Canaan; sister, Helen Ernst, Blockhouse; brother, Burnell Stevens, Chester; grandchildren, David Zinck Jr., Venessa Zinck, Jamie Collicut, Ian Collicut; great-grandson, Quinten Rafuse. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis "Samuel;" brothers, Chester, Ernie, Gordon, and an infant. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Chester, Rev. Sean Taylor and Rev. James Haughn officiating. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery, Windsor Road. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, Lunenburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Stephen's Anglican Church.

Alma Dean Hicks 1988 Halifax Chronicle Herald Alma Dean Hicks, 82, Pereau, Kings County, formerly of Annapolis Royal, died Thursday, February 18, 1988, in Blanchard Fraser Memorial Hospital, Kentville. Born at Lake Pleasant, Annapolis County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Acker) Emeno. She is survived by her husband, Carl; two sons, Bert Veinot, Round Hill and Alex Veinot, Canning; two brothers, Hector, Torbrook; Arnold, Kentville; one sister, Mrs. Kathleen Bayers, Kingston; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Bertram Veinot; two daughters, Winnie and Doris Rose; two sons, Reggie and Frank; three sisters, Flora, Hester, and Eva; four brothers, Clifford, Edmond, Ray, and Aubrey. The body is in Robert L. Hall Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal, where funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m., William Creighton officiating. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Regional Hospital Foundation or any charity.

Crosby Jennings 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie Crosby Jennings, 91, Mill Cove, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2001, in Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester. Born in Mill Cove, he was a son of the late James and Catherine (Harnish) Jennings. Crosby worked as a longshoreman, fisherman, and carpenter and was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Mill Cove. He is survived by his son, Malcolm (Phyllis), Melvern Square; daughter, Joan (Mrs. Arthur Shupe), Mill Cove; granddaughter, Teena Marie; great-granddaughter, Nicole. He was predeceased by his wife, Fannie; son, Marshall; brother, Ellison; sister, Maltilda.Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards, Pastor Morris Mills officiating. Burial in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shoreham Village Home for Special Care or a charity of choice.

John Sterling Bell 2001 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Friday, November 16, 2001. >From the collection of Gwen Christie John Sterling Bell, 67, Halifax, passed away peacefully November 14, 2001, in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Shelburne, he was a son of the late Gordon and Jean (Lavender) Farmer. He liked to hunt and coach children's ball teams. He is survived by brothers, Basil, Calgary; Robert, Halifax; sisters, Pauline, Halifax; Catherine, Fredericton; Irene, Shelburne; Sylvia, Toronto; Priscilla, Shelburne; Lorraine, Toronto; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, George; sisters, Constance, Gloria, Amelia "Nin." Cremation has taken place and service will be held in Shelburne at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Children's Wish Foundation. His brother, Robert, will be having a reception for family and friends at his home on November 17, from 2-4 p.m.